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NSA Philadelphia tenant command representatives and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program leads stand together after signing the 2018 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia April 3.

April 5, 2018

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month opens at NSA Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — NSA Philadelphia employees were reminded during two events in two days that sexual assault happens, it's devastating and their organizations are dedicated to a zero tolerance policy that supports education, prevention and response efforts.

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna Pennsylvania will mark a major milestone in a Centennial Celebration Ceremony this year

April 5, 2018

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna Pennsylvania will mark a major milestone in a Centennial Celebration Ceremony this year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Depot. In recognition of the centennial, many events are planned throughout the year to mark the occasion.

Army Col. Brian Kim, senior veterinary advisor, demonstrates the heater in a “meal, ready to eat” field ration for Mike Scott, deputy director of DLA Logistics Operations, at a lunch-and-learn event at DLA headquarters April 4. Scott hosted team members who learned about combat rations, tried current menus and taste-tested potential future products. Photo by Jacob Boyer

April 5, 2018

First-timers experience meals, ready to be eaten

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A handful of 'diners' were granted access to an exclusive pop-up restaurant of sorts, promising meals, ready to eat, during its only lunch seating at the Defense Logistics Agency headquarters April 4. The concept? Giving those who serve the warfighter an opportunity to lunch and learn, with a taste of the military field rations troops consume.

Employee spotlight

April 4, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Evangeline Moore

RICHMOND, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Sabo

April 4, 2018

Sabo earns military quarterly award

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Sabo, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas, was awarded the DLA-wide Senior Enlisted Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for the first quarter, fiscal year 2018 for his support to the warfighter and DLA customers.

Personnel use a large forklift to lift a vehicle and let it roll after being dropped to shake loose any ammunition that may have been left behind in the vehicles before any unfired rounds can cause an accident during disposal.

April 3, 2018

Three years of living less dangerously

Bagram, Afghanistan — While people enjoy being recognized for what they have done, the Defense Logistics Agency safety program recently recognized those supporting DLA Disposition Services operations in Afghanistan for something they did not do for almost three years – lose work time from accidents.

Subsistence nutritionist teaches healthy eating habits to Troop Support workforce

March 30, 2018

Subsistence nutritionist talks healthy eating with DLA Troop Support workforce

PHILADELPHIA — Starr Seip, a nutritionist with the Subsistence supply chain, spoke to employees about healthy eating March 29. The DLA Troop Suppport Resiliency team hosted the event as part of National Nutrition Month.

Mike Tarkett (left) and Joanne Anello are the creators of Industrial Hardware’s “PR Madness.” The competition has expanded beyond their respective divisions in the supply chain and has had positive effects on morale and productivity.

March 29, 2018

Industrial Hardware’s ‘PR Madness’ consumes supply chain

PHILADELPHIA — While many college basketball fans’ brackets were busted early, the PR Madness continues for the Industrial Hardware supply chain at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. IH’s play on the annual college hoops tournament has grown and evolved with the supply chain’s priorities. But PR Madness, first held in 2015, still stirs employees’ competitive spirits and has been a boost to productivity.

Runners and walkers leave the starting line at the annual 'Honor the Warrior' 5K event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 28, 2018.

March 29, 2018

HQC employees participate in fitness event to ‘Honor the Warrior’

More than 130 McNamara Headquarters Complex employees dressed for a sunny yet unseasonably chilly 5K run/walk March 27. Participants stretched and warmed up alongside colleagues and then ran, walked and wheeled in support of this year’s theme, “Honor the Warrior.”

DLA Troop Support Deputy Director of Industrial Hardware Tina Piotrowski addresses a group of new employees to the IH supply chain in Philadelphia.

March 28, 2018

Newly certified coaches add to Troop Support’s menu of employee development programs

PHILADELPHIA — Two newly certified mentors at DLA Troop Support will be able to share their enhanced coaching skills through the DLA In-House Coaching Program.