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Carolyn “Kay” Lundin began her career as a GS-02, card punch operator on June 27, 1967, in Bainbridge, Maryland, and will reach 46 years of federal service later this year.

April 26, 2018

Barstow’s Lundin reaches major career milestone: 45 years of federal service

BARSTOW, Calif. — Carolyn “Kay” Lundin has reached a major career milestone: 45 years of federal service at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California.

Ron Sprout, DLA Distribution employee from 1977-2013

April 25, 2018

Ron Sprout, DLA Distribution employee from 1977-2013

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Susquehanna is celebrating a 100th Anniversary this year. To commemorate the event, DLA interviewed several former employees from the installation, including Ron Sprout, who worked in the rail yard and motor pool before retiring.

The results of the survey show DLA employees are overall more satisfied with their agency than are their counterparts at many other agencies.

April 20, 2018

Functional community reps meet to share ideas, successes

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Representatives of most of Defense Logistics Agency’s 16 functional communities met in person and via video teleconferencing and telephone with DLA Human Resources advisors in a biannual meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 18.

The winning teams celebrate with their trophies.

April 19, 2018

DLA Energy takes first place in fitness challenge

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jumping into competition, Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees bettered their bodies during the DLA Headquarters Fitness Center’s Winter Warrior Fitness and Nutrition Challenge.

DLA Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams congratulates the winning team (L-R): Alison Adams, Patty Beyer and Laura Funk. Not pictured: Debra Simpson and DaToya Taylor. Photo by Teodora Mocanu.

April 16, 2018

‘Winter warriors’ reap rewards

Senior leaders and supporters gathered in the McNamara Headquarters Complex cafeteria April 9 to praise participants of this year’s Winter Warrior Fitness and Nutrition Challenge, a Morale, Welfare and Recreation program that helps employees realize their health and fitness goals.

Army Col. Brian Kim, senior veterinary advisor, demonstrates the heater in a “meal, ready to eat” field ration for Mike Scott, deputy director of DLA Logistics Operations, at a lunch-and-learn event at DLA headquarters April 4. Scott hosted team members who learned about combat rations, tried current menus and taste-tested potential future products. Photo by Jacob Boyer

April 5, 2018

First-timers experience meals, ready to be eaten

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A handful of 'diners' were granted access to an exclusive pop-up restaurant of sorts, promising meals, ready to eat, during its only lunch seating at the Defense Logistics Agency headquarters April 4. The concept? Giving those who serve the warfighter an opportunity to lunch and learn, with a taste of the military field rations troops consume.

Retiring DLA Aviation officer honored for service

April 3, 2018

Retiring DLA Aviation officer honored for service

Richmond, Va. — Friends, family and colleagues recognized Air Force Col. Rod Bloker, industrial support activity commander, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, during his retirement ceremony March 30 held at the Museum of Aviation near Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

Subsistence nutritionist teaches healthy eating habits to Troop Support workforce

March 30, 2018

Subsistence nutritionist talks healthy eating with DLA Troop Support workforce

PHILADELPHIA — Starr Seip, a nutritionist with the Subsistence supply chain, spoke to employees about healthy eating March 29. The DLA Troop Suppport Resiliency team hosted the event as part of National Nutrition Month.

Mike Tarkett (left) and Joanne Anello are the creators of Industrial Hardware’s “PR Madness.” The competition has expanded beyond their respective divisions in the supply chain and has had positive effects on morale and productivity.

March 29, 2018

Industrial Hardware’s ‘PR Madness’ consumes supply chain

PHILADELPHIA — While many college basketball fans’ brackets were busted early, the PR Madness continues for the Industrial Hardware supply chain at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. IH’s play on the annual college hoops tournament has grown and evolved with the supply chain’s priorities. But PR Madness, first held in 2015, still stirs employees’ competitive spirits and has been a boost to productivity.

Runners and walkers leave the starting line at the annual 'Honor the Warrior' 5K event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 28, 2018.

March 29, 2018

HQC employees participate in fitness event to ‘Honor the Warrior’

More than 130 McNamara Headquarters Complex employees dressed for a sunny yet unseasonably chilly 5K run/walk March 27. Participants stretched and warmed up alongside colleagues and then ran, walked and wheeled in support of this year’s theme, “Honor the Warrior.”