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Attendees of the Marine Corps and DLA Service Integration Day gather for a group photo with Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly

June 12, 2025

Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day discusses forward positioning of material, advanced manufacturing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director reinforced steadfast support to the Marine Corps’ transformational principles to ensure logistics solutions align with the service’s mission demands during the Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day May 29.

Thirteen people pose for a group photo

Sept. 27, 2023

Employees explore possibilities of emerging digital environment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Several DLA employees explored advanced manufacturing and sustainment models that could transform the DOD supply chain while visiting industry and academia in Wichita, Kansas.

Staff Sgt. Kyle Owens, a motor transportation chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, shows the wire housing found inside that steering wheel column of the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 29, 2021. When troubleshooting lighting issues, mechanics are often required to remove the steering wheel to access the wiring. Traditionally, a 10-way slide hammer kit is used to remove the wheel, often cracking the column or warping the wheel in the process. Owens designed a tool that prevents any damage to the truck while removing the steering wheel that won him an Operational Agility Team award for the Innovation Challenge.

June 16, 2021

Marines create innovative vehicle maintenance tool using additive manufacturing

QUANTICO, VA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps System Command website — Marine Corps System Command’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell collaborated with 1st Supply Battalion and industry partners to develop a 3D-printed metal steering wheel removal device. This innovative solutions helps solve a common problem among vehicle maintenance Marines.