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Army Sgt. Leon H. Bell in 1919, after returning from World War I, at the home of his half-sister Lassie and brother-in-law, F.E. Carroll, Park Street, Beaumont, Texas. The U.S. Army continued to issue this uniform into the early days of World War II. DLA Troop Support now supplies all uniforms to U.S. military service members.

April 1, 2017

History Commentary: Mementos of the Trenches

The author reflects on what the items his grandfather brought home from WWI can tell us about the life of the American doughboy, 100 years after America joined the war on the side of the Allies.

The Army Jungle Combat Boot, now under development, features a low-height heel to prevent snags on things like vines in a jungle environment; additional drainage holes to let water out if it becomes completely soaked, speed laces so that soldiers can don and doff the boots more quickly, a redesigned upper to make the boots less tight when they are new, an insert that helps improve water drainage, a lining that helps the boot breathe better and dry faster; a ballistic fabric-like layer under a soldier's foot to help prevent punctures, and a foam layer between the rubber sole and the upper to provide greater shock absorbing capability. The boot will initially be issued to two full brigade combat teams in Hawaii, part of the 25th Infantry Division, for evaluation. Army photo by C. Todd Lopez

March 3, 2017

New Army Jungle Wear Gives ‘Trench Foot’ the Boot

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley directed the Army to come up with a plan to outfit two full brigade combat teams in Hawaii, part of the 25th Infantry Division there, with a specialized jungle boot -- and Program Executive Officer Soldier, headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, had to get a plan together to make it happen.

Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics) Lt. Gen. Aundre Piggee explained that Defense Logistics Agency is a critical player in the success of Army initiatives Feb. 8 during the DLA Aviation Senior Leader Conference held on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jackie Roberts)

Feb. 23, 2017

Army logistics mission shared with DLA Aviation leadership

Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics) Lt. Gen. Aundre Piggee, briefed Defense Logistics Agency Aviation leaders about the Army’s mission and goals Feb. 8 during the organization’s Senior Leader Conference held on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia.

An instructor at the Northern Warfare Training Center in Alaska test-wears an Arctic camouflaged cold-weather uniform, Feb. 12, 2017. DoD photo by David Vergun

Feb. 22, 2017

Alaska's extreme cold tests soldiers, equipment

LACK RAPIDS TRAINING SITE, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Newcomers to the interior of Alaska are often taken aback by the extreme cold and its effects on the body and equipment, according to Steve Decker, a training specialist at the Northern Warfare Training Center at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Army Spc. Robert Woodworth feeds ammunition to Army Spc. John Thrasher’s M240B machine gun as the two help to provide covering fire for their platoon during the assault on an enemy position that was part of a war-game exercise held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 4, 2011. The Army’s ammunition community will benefit from a new, improved automated information system that is more secure, transparent and user-friendly. Army photo by Terrance Bell

Feb. 16, 2017

Army Implements New, Improved Ammunition Management System

FORT LEE, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website —The Army is implementing an updated ammunition management system with significantly improved cyber-attack resistance, as well as greater transparency for ammunition managers and easier functionality for operators.

Ed Dolanski, right, president, Global Services and Support, Boeing Corporation, speaks with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Navy Customer Facing Division Chief Cmdr. Mark Harris, far left, DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, second from left, during a break at the activity’s Senior Leader Conference. Dolanski provided attendees with the supply chain perspective from the aviation industry point-of-view. The conference was held Feb. 7-9, 2017 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Feb. 13, 2017

Aviation senior leaders meet to dial up performance

Richmond, Va. — Senior leaders from across Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s 18 geographical locations within the U.S. traveled to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb 7-9 to meet with teammates and other DLA, military services and industry leaders to review last year’s performance and discuss how to improve support this year.

U.S. Army Soldiers from Fort Eustis greet members of the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element after returning from Haiti at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 20, 2016. The 689th RPOE worked with members of the 621st Contingency Response Wing, Defense Logistics Agency and other Department of Defense assets as part of a joint task force in a massive effort to receive and sort supplies for those in need as a result of Hurricane Matthew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Oct. 21, 2016

Soldiers, Airmen return from Haiti relief mission

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis website — A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Dover Air Force Base, Deleware, transported about 20 members of the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element from Haiti to Joint Base Langley-Eustis Oct. 20, 2016. The Soldiers spent about two weeks supporting disaster relief and humanitarian assistance efforts as a result of Hurricane Matthew.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch and Army Lt. Gen. Gustave Perna converse during a break at the Army/DLA Day, Sept. 8 at the Pentagon.

Sept. 13, 2016

Army, DLA senior leaders discuss ways to improve readiness via close work on metrics, other areas

Senior leaders from the Army and the Defense Logistics Agency discussed how they can better track and project shortages in military equipment and more fully adopt a common system for monitoring disposal of excess or worn-out equipment at the annual Army/DLA Day at the Pentagon Sept. 8.

Army Brig. Gen. David Bassett, program executive officer for Ground Combat Systems, describes how the tenets of Better Buying Power 3.0 have helped the service modernize its ground fleet.

Sept. 1, 2016

Smart buyers, common sense key to equipment readiness says leader of Army’s combat ground systems

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Army’s program executive officer for Ground Combat Systems advised fellow logisticians and industrial representatives to not become victims of the acquisition process Sept. 30 during the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Expo at Columbus, Ohio.

Former DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, presents the Defense Meritorious Service Medal to Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp.

July 19, 2016

Distribution’s aide-de-camp receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his skillful planning and management of the General’s day-to-day mission requirements.