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Tag: Warfighter First

DLA Distribution commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi (center), joined by Thomas Kelly, U.S. ambassador to Djibouti; Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler, deputy commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa; Paul Brown, AFRICOM deputy director for logistics; Navy Capt. James Black, Camp Lemonnier commanding officer; Navy Capt. Christopher Parker, Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center, Sigonella; Army Col. Elizabeth Delbridge-Keough, DLA Europe and Africa commander; and Navy Cmdr. Pamela Dozier, DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, commander cuts the ribbon on the newest distribution detachment site in Djibouti, Africa on Sept. 30.

Nov. 17, 2016

DLA Distribution’s first enduring presence in Africa promises reduced customer wait time, savings

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Cementing its role as the leading provider of global distribution support to America's military and other federal agencies, DLA Distribution has once again placed its support at the tip of the spear.

From the halls of McNamara, Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps!

Nov. 15, 2016

Marine Corps’ 241st birthday brings out Marine spirit

Marines and friends of the military service filled the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium to celebrate the Marine Corps' 241st birthday Nov. 10.

Terry Simpson, deputy executive director of the Nuclear Enterprise Support Office, describes the importance of DLA’s commitment to supporting the DoD’s nuclear mission during the Nuclear Management Executive Course offered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Nov. 8, 2016

DLA employees supporting nuclear enterprise receive Air Force training

About 30 employees from Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters and its field activities who are involved in supporting the Department of Defense nuclear mission attended the Nuclear Management Executive Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Connie Carney, contract price/cost analyst with Strategic Acquisitions Directorate in Richmond Virginia negotiates to find the fair and reasonable price for the customer. Before coming to DLA Carney was a price analyst in the U.S. Air Force.

Nov. 3, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Constance Carney

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Connie Carney, contract price/cost analyst with Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, negotiates to find the fair and reasonable price for the customer. Before coming to DLA, Carney was a price analyst in the Air Force.

An Iraqi Army soldier exits and Infantry Fighting Vehicle during a training scenario at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Australian and New Zealand forces are assisting the Iraqi Army to enhance the ability of Iraqi soldiers to combat Daesh.

Nov. 1, 2016

Inherent Resourcefulness: Supporting the fight in Iraq and Syria

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — To meet unique support requirements in a war unlike any other, DLA personnel use creativity and hard work to support the fight to rid Iraq and Syria of terrorists.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s August 2016 Employee of the Month is Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Ryan, a readiness officer for the Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation's Chief of Staff Steve Kinskie presents Ryan with the certificate during a ceremony held Oct. 27, 2016 on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Oct. 31, 2016

August EOM awarded to Army CW4 in Richmond

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s August Employee of the Month Award is Aviation’s only active duty Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, Kevin Ryan, a readiness officer for the Customer Operations Directorate.

This week’s Employee Spotlight shines on Lisa Hosecloth, a customer support manager at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia.

Oct. 26, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Lisa R. Hosecloth

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Lisa Hosecloth, a customer support manager at DLA Aviation Warner Robins, Georgia has been with DLA for 34 years.

Defense Logistics Agency’s Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch (second from the left) met with DLA Aviation’s senior leaders during the fiscal 2017 DLA Aviation Annual Operation Plan Review Oct. 14, 2016 at Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day (second from right) opens the event by presenting a snapshot of the overall mission, and focus areas going forward into fiscal 2017. Also pictured are DLA Aviation’s Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli (left) and DLA Finance Director Tony Poleo (right). (photo by Bonnie Koenig)

Oct. 25, 2016

AOP Review targets improving trust, transparency, communication, performance

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch met with DLA Aviation senior leaders during the fiscal 2017 DLA Aviation Annual Operation Plan Review hosted by DLA Aviation’s Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day Oct. 14, 2016 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch speaks to members of the Logistics Officer Association at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Oct. 12.

Oct. 20, 2016

DLA Director promotes agency to military logistics professionals

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch wants more military logisticians, especially those in the prime of their careers, to think of DLA as a desirable and career-enhancing place to serve, he told the audience at an Oct. 12 event.

Navy Capt. Paul Haslam (left), commander of the DLA Rapid Deployment Team, discusses a project to build a helicopter pad with Troop Support liaison officer Robert Cunningham, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 2016.

Oct. 14, 2016

DLA Rapid Deployment Team leads agency in support for Haiti relief

A DLA Rapid Deployment Team and personnel from across the agency recently deployed to Haiti to provide a range of services, supplies, expertise and infrastructure as the agency assists in disaster relief following Hurricane Matthew.