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Dr. Adan Penilla, from Colorado State University, facilitates a workshop which focused on understanding differences in how other cultures communicate through sign language April 8, 2016 in Chester, Virginia. The event, which was coordinated and hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office included sign language interpreters from the Department of Defense, other federal organizations and Chesterfield County Public Schools. (Photo by Jackie Roberts, DLA Installation Support at Richmond).

April 27, 2016

Sign language interpreter training focuses on Middle Eastern culture

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Equal Employment, Opportunity and Diversity Office hosted a Federal Interpreter Training Workshop April 8 in Chester, Virginia.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and sustainability. To find out more about water conservation visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at https://www3.epa.gov/watersense/our_water/water_use_today.html

April 22, 2016

DLA Distribution celebrates Earth Day 2016

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and sustainability. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.

Brian Williams, material examiner identifier supervisor at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week, for the week of April 18 to 22, 2016.

April 22, 2016

Susquehanna Williams named Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Brian Williams, material examiner identifier supervisor at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week, for the week of April 18 to 22, 2016.

Sang-Hwan So, a supply technician inspector at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea, retired in March 2016 with 43 years of federal service

April 22, 2016

DLA Distribution Korea’s So retires after 43 years of federal service

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Sang-Hwan So, a supply technician inspector at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea, retired after 43 years of federal service, eight of which have been with DLA Distribution Korea in March 2016.

Navy Rear Admiral John King passes the organization’s flag to Navy Capt. Justin Debord, chief of staff, as he relinquishes command of DLA Land and Maritime to James McClaugherty (right). McClaugherty will serve as acting commander until the newly-identified Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic arrives on station.

April 21, 2016

King’s ship sets sail after more than 30 years in the Navy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After more than 30 years serving as a naval officer, outgoing Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John King King officially retired and is transitioning to the next chapter in his life. “It’s just been unbelievable how fast my time here at Land and Maritime has flown by and I have to tell you I’ve been extremely fortunate to work with such an inspired group of professionals,” said King.

Korean War Veteran James Cavanaugh receives his Purple Heart recognizing his field valor and sacrifice.

April 21, 2016

Tobyhanna commander presents Purple Heart to Korean War veteran

HAMPTON, Virginia — If you asked James Cavanaugh, he’d tell you it wasn’t a big deal...but for the 40-plus attendees in the standing room only confines of the Hampton VAMC palliative care chapel, it was something they had never seen before – and certainly weren’t going to miss, as the Korean War Veteran received his long overdue recognition for on the field valor and sacrifice.

Army Staff Sgt. Thalamus Lewis poses for a photo with a portion of the Advanced Combat Helmet that saved his life on Oct. 4, 2012, when a bullet slammed into his helmet and knocked him out. The helmet is one example of the many types of protective equipment DLA Troop Support buys for soldiers.

April 21, 2016

Soldier who survived gunshot is presented lifesaving helmet

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Troop Support supplies America's warfighters protective gear such as the Army Combat Helmet, one of which helped a soldier escape serious injury while searching for explosives in Afghanistan.

Firefighters from DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna, Pa., Fire and Emergency Services practice a vehicle rescue during a training event.

April 19, 2016

DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna F&ES awarded international reaccreditation status

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna, Pa., Fire and Emergency Services has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. DLA is one of over 200 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc.

Carolyn Coker, material examiner and Identifier supervisor at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been chosen as the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

April 18, 2016

Distribution Oklahoma City’s Employee of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Carolyn Coker, supervisory material examiner and identifier at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been selected as the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

Chuepheng Lo with his mother, Khou Lo, left and wife, Helen Lo, during a promotion ceremony to chief of police for the Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin Police Department in Tracy.

April 15, 2016

Our Diversity: Role model, not ethnicity, important to police chief

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Chuepheng Lo was named chief of police of the Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin Police Department, becoming the first person of Hmong descent to be at the helm of a law enforcement department in the United States.