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Tag: Texas

Roshad Chatman, a material handler at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, took advantage of the fitness program, one of DLA’s programs offered to employees to promote resiliency, and began working out at the installation gym to lose 130 pounds after losing his stock selectors license.

Sept. 16, 2016

Red River’s Chatman makes use of DLA’s Health and Wellness program to lose 130 pounds

RED RIVER, Texas — Roshad Chatman, a material handler at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, faced a harsh reality when at 409 pounds, he lost his license to drive the stock selector. The stock selector license carries a weight limit of 300 pounds, meaning he would have to lose 109 pounds.

Whataburger Field, home of the Corpus Christi Hooks.

July 29, 2016

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi celebrates employees at the ballfield

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, had its 4th Annual DLA Distribution night with the Corpus Christi Hooks- the AA affiliate of the Houston Astros- as they faced off with the Frisco Roughriders July 14th at Whataburger Field.

Bryan Ramirez, wood worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian of the Year award for being a key member of the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Box Shop team.

July 29, 2016

Corpus Christi’s Ramirez receives Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian of the Year award

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bryan Ramirez, wood worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian of the Year award for being a key member of the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Box Shop team.

Elyse Atoe, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking employee at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.

March 8, 2016

Corpus Christi’s Atoe wins employee of the quarter award

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Elyse Atoe, Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking employee at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016, for her superior performance and teamwork.

Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor, has been selected to attend the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Jan. 28, 2016

Susquehanna installation senior advisor selected for USASMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor, has been selected to attend the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Pinkie Houff stands with her "Best in Show" auto at the 2015 DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, Employee Appreciation Day on Oct.16.

Nov. 30, 2015

Red River hosts annual Employee Appreciation Day

RED RIVER, Texas — Each year, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, hosts its annual Employee Appreciation Day at Elliott Lake, a recreational area located at Red River Army Depot to show appreciation to all employees for their hard work. This year’s event was held on Oct. 16.

A DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, employee uses Naval Air Station Fire Department’s fire simulator to practice use of a fire extinguisher.

Nov. 27, 2015

Corpus Christi workforce practices fire safety with extinguisher training

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 53 employees were killed by workplace fires in 2014. Although the number of fire-related fatalities has dropped 35 percent from 2013 to 2014, one fatality is too many.