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Defense Logistics Agency and Defense Department personnel meet to discuss cost savings and stewardship during the third DLA Cost Summit June 29 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

July 7, 2015

Third DLA Cost Summit opens further discussions on savings, stewardship

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Senior finance and logistics personnel from the Defense Logistics Agency and the Defense Department discussed cost savings and stewardship during the DLA Cost Summit June 29 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Jason Zeppuhar, second row from back, second from right, pose with other members of the DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team and locals from the area during a party before the team departed Liberia.

July 7, 2015

Help Wanted: Stories from Distribution in West Africa

MONROVIA, Liberia — Jason Zeppuhar had been with DLA Distribution’s Expeditionary Team for two and half years and had previously deployed to assist with projects at Portsmouth, Va., and Ft. Knox. When he heard he was headed to Monrovia, Liberia, he was ready for a new challenge.

Hyon Yong O, a process improvement specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has been awarded the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Administrative Support Performance of the Year award.

July 6, 2015

Korea’s O awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — Hyon Yong O, a process improvement specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has been awarded the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Administrative Support Performance of the Year award.

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s airborne riggers perform a static line jump from a CH47 Chinook during a monthly airborne operation on April 14.

July 6, 2015

Distribution’s airborne riggers: Support on the ground and in the air

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Among the boxes, air pallets, and trucks at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., there is a unique team tucked in the midst: DLA’s only parachute rigger unit. The team’s set of responsibilities is unlike any other; not only do they provide mission receiving support like other distribution centers, they also provide parachute pack and maintenance activities for units across all military services.

From left to right, Timothy Meade, Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, Army Sgt. (Ret.) Joseph Boslet, and Vietnam Veteran United States Navy Capt. (Ret.) George Connolly unveil the 50th anniversary United States of America Vietnam War commemorative flag, now displayed in DLA Distribution headquarters’ lobby.

July 2, 2015

DLA Distribution celebrates Vietnam War 50th anniversary

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To kick off its participation in a federal, 13-year long commemoration of those that served during the Vietnam War, DLA Distribution hosted veterans Sgt. (Ret.) Joseph Boslet and re-enactor Timothy Meade from the U.S. Army Heritage Center in Carlisle, Pa.

George Williamson, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., employee has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian Leader of the Year Award for his leadership.

July 2, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Williamson awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian Leader of the Year Award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — George Williamson, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., employee has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian Leader of the Year Award for his leadership.

Stephen Welby, deputy assistant secretary of defense for systems engineering, left, poses with the DoD Value Engineering Achievement Award winners from DLA Aviation: Dave Carns and Tom Kennedy, along with Ted Case, DLA vice director. The Department of Defense presented the FY 2014 Department of Defense Value Engineering Achievement Awards during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 25, 2015.

July 1, 2015

DLA wins 5 DoD Value Engineering Awards

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — One Defense Logistics Agency employee and four teams were awarded Department of Defense Value Engineering Achievement Awards for fiscal 2014 June 25 at a Pentagon ceremony.

Carol Roddy, transportation management specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Transportation Management Senior Civilian of the Year.

July 1, 2015

San Diego’s Roddy wins Global Distribution Excellence: Transportation Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year

SAN DIEGO, California — Carol Roddy, transportation management specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Transportation Management Senior Civilian of the Year for her expertise in transportation policy, attention to detail and outstanding customer service.

Vendors and supply chain reps from Clothing and Textiles discuss the Army's new Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform during the Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry June 16 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The two-day event included more than 260 vendors, 40 customers and a Captains of Industry meeting with DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Bush.

June 30, 2015

Troop Support hosts ‘intersection’ of clothing and textiles industry, customers

Cherry Hill, New Jersey — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles hosted more than 260 vendors and 40 customers for the Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry in Cherry Hill, New Jersey June 16.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix discusses the achievements of the award winners at the June 25 town hall.

June 26, 2015

Distribution town hall honors employees, focuses on VPP

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Recognizing employees and rededicating the organization’s commitment to safety was the theme of DLA Distribution’s town hall June 25, hosted by commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.