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Defense Logistics Agency Aviation celebrated the Army’s 241st Birthday June 15, 2016 in the Center Restaurant on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Pictured cutting the cake are: Army Maj. Alex Shimabukuro, event master of ceremonies, left; Paul Hughes, deputy director DLA Aviation Customer Operations and guest speaker, center; and Army Spec. Jessica Williams, Fort Lee, Virginia 392nd Army Band member and the youngest Soldier present, right.

June 15, 2016

DSCR celebrates Army Birthday

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees gathered in the Center Restaurant June 15 to celebrate the Army’s 241st Birthday. This year’s theme is “The American Soldier – Always Ready, Always Leading.”

Army Captain Capt. Franklin Carr receives a Defense Meritorious Service Award from Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander, during a quarterly awards ceremony June 14.

June 15, 2016

Troop Support recognizes volunteer, humanitarian efforts during awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — More than 100 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were recognized for various achievements during the quarterly awards ceremony June 14.

Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea.

June 15, 2016

Korea commander recognized for outstanding achievements during tenure

CAMP CARROL, Korea — Army Lt. Col. Mark Wolf has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea. During his tenure, his leadership resulted in the organization performing well above the DLA standards in quality, performance, accountability, and safety.

Jose Pereira, an IH supervisor and member of the IH Culture Improvement Team, addresses attendees during an IH Academy workshop June 1 in Philadelphia. IH Academy is a one-day workshop that provides employees with an in-depth overview of all the supply chain’s disciplines.

June 14, 2016

IH Academy connects the dots for new employees

PHILADELPHIA — It is always good to know how your job fits into an organization’s big picture, a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Industrial Hardware branch chief said during a supply chain orientation June 1.

DLA Aviation employee Dana Booker is an internal review evaluator, managers internal control administrator and a risk manager in the Command Support Directorate’s Internal Review Office on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. (June 3, 2016 File Photo)

June 10, 2016

DLA Aviation Employee Spotlight: Dana Booker

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Dana Booker works in the Internal Review Office and enjoys the fact that each day brings new challenges

Members of the U.S. Army Silent Drill Team spin bayonet-tipped Springfield M1903 rifles in the 241st Army Birthday celebration at McNamara Headquarters Complex June 9.

June 10, 2016

‘Hooah!’ Headquarters celebrates Army’s 241st birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A standing-room audience at the McNamara Headquarters Complex displayed unabashed pride of service in celebrating the birth of the U.S. Army — still rolling along after 241 years.

Defense Logistics Agency defines resilience, in part, as the ability to adopt and sustain healthy behaviors, deal effectively with pressure, remain optimistic and persistent, and anticipate change. DLA Aviation employee Marc Miller is a picture of resilience.

June 9, 2016

DLA Aviation Leader Commentary: Employee embodies picture of resilience

RICHMOND, Va. — Over the last year, Defense Logistics Agency has invested valuable time and resources into training employees in the four pillars of resiliency: mental, social, spiritual and physical. If you look around DLA Aviation, you can find examples of employees applying resiliency tools and overcoming obstacles; but, few portray a “picture of resilience” as well as Marc Miller.

Dix recognized Eartha Beaty, a 90-year-old Montford Point Marine, one of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps, with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Montford Point Marine Association.

June 9, 2016

Distribution commander delivers keynote address at Midland Cemetery Memorial Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix delivered the keynote address at the Friends of Midland Cemetery annual memorial service Saturday, May 28, 2016.

Denny McGuire, a materials examiner and identifier at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 30 to June 3.

June 7, 2016

McGuire named Susquehanna Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Denny McGuire, a materials examiner and identifier at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 30 to June 3.

DLA Forward Presence Human Resource Manager Rocky Weaver gives a resume building brief during a workshop May 23, 2016 for wounded warriors, currently undergoing treatment at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, helping them navigate civilian job application websites and prepare professional resumes.

June 2, 2016

DLA Aviation helps wounded warriors prepare resumes, navigate USA jobs website

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Equal Employment Office, along with DLA Human Resources hosted a workshop May 23 for wounded warriors.