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DLA initiates resiliency training through the Learning Management System.

Feb. 22, 2016

Dealing effectively with pressure: DLA initiates resiliency training through LMS

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Logistics Agency defines resiliency as dealing effectively with pressure, ambiguous and emerging conditions, and multiple tasks; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity or uncertainty. Simplified, resiliency is the ability to function really well in the face of adversity.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, left, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, second left, DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin, second right, and Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Howard Long, Command Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and U.S. Strategic Command Center, pose during a visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, PA Feb. 17, 2016. Hamilton described Green’s visit as an important day for DLA Troop Support as he is the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps to ever visit the organization.

Feb. 22, 2016

Top enlisted Marine credits DLA for Corps’ success on frontlines

PHILADELPHIA — From meals-ready-to-eat to the boots they wear, the support Defense Logistics Agency provides makes Marines successful on the battlefield, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps said during a visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Feb. 17.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Air Force Master Sgt. Shanon Johnson is named DLA senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2016. Johnson earned this recognition in part through her role as an assistant B-1 weapon system program manager, serving an active role on the Air Force Supply Chain Working Group working diligently to ensure mission effectiveness, and for her volunteerism and leadership within the community with children, family, and wounded warriors.

Feb. 19, 2016

DLA recognizes outstanding non-commissioned officers

The agency recognizes outstanding leadership and performance in two Defense Logistics Agency Aviation non-commissioned officers.

Former DLA Distribution commander Army Maj. Gen. Susan Davidson

Feb. 19, 2016

Former DLA Distribution commander announced as incoming commander to 8th TSC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Former Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Maj. Gen. Susan Davidson has been announced as the incoming commanding general, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

Marvin Brooks of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s storage branch has been named Employee of the Week.

Feb. 19, 2016

Susquehanna’s Brooks named Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Marvin Brooks of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s storage branch has been named Employee of the Week.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Command Support Directorate's Internal Review Office employees discuss internal and external controls and how to ensure all established guidelines and procedures are implemented and followed. Shown are: Internal Review Evaluators Robert Williams, left; Angel Quinones,center; Internal Review Management Analyst Orlando Allen; and Internal Review Evaluator Dana Booker.

Feb. 19, 2016

DLA Aviation Internal Review Office maintains accountability of internal and external audit processes

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Command Support Directorate's Internal Review Office manages internal and external controls to ensure all guidelines and procedures are implemented and followed in accordance with DLA Aviation commander’s January 2016 Memorandum for External/Internal Audit Procedures.

Dignity kits and other items provided through DLA are assembled and packaged for delivery to refugees and internally displaced persons in the Middle East.

Feb. 18, 2016

DLA personnel join counterparts to help save lives of civilians fleeing war, atrocities in Middle East

Defense Logistics Agency personnel recently helped save numerous civilian lives by delivering millions of critical non-food items to refugees and migrants in the Middle East before the arrival of winter, in collaboration with other federal agencies.

United States Air Force Brig. Gen. Walter Lindsley, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex commander, thanked Defense Logistics Agency tenants co-located with the WR-ALC at Robins Air Force Base for their contributions that helped the WR-ALC win the 2015 Maintenance Effectiveness Award.

Feb. 18, 2016

Air Logistics Complex commander thanks DLA for contributions to Air Force award

“The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex wouldn't have been successful without your teamwork and your willingness to fight by our sides.” Those are sentiments expressed by United States Air Force Brig. Gen. Walter Lindsley, WR-ALC commander, to all Defense Logistics Agency tenants co-located with the WR-ALC at Robins Air Force Base. The WR-ALC was named Category 4 Depot winner of the Air Force Materiel Command’s 2015 Maintenance Effectiveness Award.

Valerie Lee, DLA Maritime Norfolk material expediting and customer service supervisor (standing center),meets with several members of her 12 Material Expeditor Team to discuss an expediting project for one of the five boats they are currently working procurements for.

Feb. 18, 2016

Land and Maritime highlights components of workplace culture

NORFOLK, Va. — DLA Land and Maritime’s dedication to warfighter logistics excellence is evident in the work of its employees. Their goal is to provide logistical support that supplies the right item at the right time, in the right place, for the right price — to enable the nation’s warfighters to complete their mission.Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s mission is to

Dustin Fritangela, distribution process worker leader at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., was named Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

Feb. 18, 2016

San Joaquin’s Fritangela selected as Employee of the Quarter

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Dustin Fritangela, distribution process worker leader at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., has been honored as Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.