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DLA director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, left, recognizes DLA Distribution Operation Team Atlanta team member Navy Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Vascoe Rozier III as the Agency’s Joint Reserve Force Senior Enlisted Member of the Year at the 48th annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 10. Distribution’s commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, third from right, Robert McCullough, DLA J9 deputy director and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin, far right, were also on-hand to present the award.

Jan. 8, 2016

DLA Distribution Operation Team’s Rozier honored at DLA 48th annual employee recognition ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Distribution Operation Team Atlanta team member Navy Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Vascoe Rozier III was honored as the agency’s Joint Reserve Force Senior Enlisted Member of the Year during DLA’s 48th annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 10.

Tie down adjusters are used to secure heavy cargo being transported on military cargo planes.

Jan. 8, 2016

DLA Aviation helps ensure safe transportation of vital equipment

RICHMOND, Virginia — Cindy Hunt is a contract specialist in Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engines and Airframes Division. She has been a buyer for tie down adjusters since 2007. “The tie down adjuster has been a high visibility item for our division as it is a high demand item for troops around the world,” said Hunt.

DSCC Security and Emergency Services will host training to keep the workforce better informed on what to expect and how to react during an active shooter situation. The training, to be held Jan. 14 inside the Building 20 auditorium, is in accordance with the F.B.I. recommended ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) program from the Texas State University.

Jan. 8, 2016

DSCC to hold active shooter response training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Security and Emergency Services will host training to keep the workforce better informed on what to expect and how to react during an active shooter situation.  The training, to be held Jan. 14 inside the Building 20 auditorium, is in accordance with the F.B.I. recommended ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Phu Cao is pinned with his new rank by his father Ty Huu Cao, left, and father-in-law Tu Van, right, during his promotion ceremony Jan. 5 in the McKeever Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Cao is currently serving a joint assignment as the senior non-commissioned officer-in-charge for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Marine Aviation Cell.

Jan. 7, 2016

DLA Aviation first sergeant promoted to top Marine Corps enlisted rank

It was standing room only in the McKeever Auditorium Jan 5 as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees gathered in a ceremony honoring Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Phu Cao’s promotion to the rank of master gunnery sergeant.

The DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team was recognized for their contributions to Operation United Assistance, receiving the DLA Team Performance Award during an awards ceremony Dec. 18. (Photo by Teodora Mocanu)

Jan. 7, 2016

Distribution Expeditionary Team honored by DLA Director with award

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team was recognized for their contributions to Operation United Assistance, receiving the DLA Team Performance Award during an awards ceremony Dec. 10.

DLA Public Service Annoucement

Jan. 6, 2016

DLA to hold Restoration Advisory Board meeting Jan. 11 in Chesterfield

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency officials from Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia will host a Restoration Advisory Board meeting at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 11, 2016 at the Bensley Community Center located at 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd., North Chesterfield, Virginia 23237. The meeting is open to the public.

DLA director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, left, presents Pearl Pearson, Jr., a packer assigned to the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Branch at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., with the 2015 Outstanding DLA Employee with a Disability Award at the 48th annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 10. Distribution’s commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, third from right, DLA’s equal employment opportunity director Ferdinand LeCompte, second from right, and DLA’s Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin, right, were also on-hand to present the award.

Jan. 5, 2016

Oklahoma’s Pearson recognized at 48th annual DLA award ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Pearl Pearson, Jr., a packer assigned to the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Branch at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was awarded the 2015 Outstanding DLA Employee with a Disability Award at the 48th annual employee recognition ceremony held on Dec. 10, in the auditorium of the Andrew T. McNamara Complex in Fort Belvoir, Va.

LS1 Roberto Lucero and LS2 Jamey Smith of DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Maritime re-enlisted at the top of Lanikai Pillbox atop Ka'Iwa Ridge this December

Jan. 4, 2016

Two DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Sailors Reenlist

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — LS1 Roberto Lucero and LS2 Jamey Smith of DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Maritime re-enlisted at the top of Lanikai Pillbox atop Ka'Iwa Ridge this December. The weather was perfect for the morning hike to the Pillbox, which was attended by all DLA Maritime Military Personnel. CDR Thomas Marszalek, DLA Maritime Director, officiated the re-enlistment.

DLA director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, left, presents Bikki Queen, secretary for the Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Branch at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., with one of the top Ten Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year awards for 2015 awards at the 48th annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 10. Distribution’s commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, second from right, and DLA’s Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin, right, were also on-hand to present the award.

Jan. 4, 2016

Oklahoma City’s Queen recognized at annual DLA award ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Bikki Queen, secretary for the Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Branch at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was chosen the receive one of the top Ten Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year awards for 2015.

The DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Transportation Management team has been namedthe DLA Distribution Team of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015.

Jan. 4, 2016

Pearl HarborTransportation team wins Distribution Team of the Quarter

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Transportation Management team has been named the DLA Distribution Team of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015 for its innovative methods in moving items to the customer in a more efficient and effective manner.