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Tag: Defense Logistics Agency Distribution

Osamu Takaura’s quick thinking saved the life of an elderly woman.

March 11, 2016

Yokosuka employee’s quick thinking saves a life

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On a recent evening, Osamu Takaura, a cargo shipment clerk at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Sasebo detachment, happened upon an apartment in his neighborhood where he noticed black smoke coming from the roof.

Lula Lacy, supply technician at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Wash., has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016.

March 10, 2016

Puget Sound’s Lacy wins employee of the quarter award

PUGET SOUND, Washington — Lula Lacy, supply technician at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Wash., has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016, for her technical expertise, work ethic and professional drive.

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii’s Distribution Support Staff Team was awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact – Team Award for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

March 10, 2016

Pearl Harbor’s Distribution Support Staff team selected for Commanders Mission Impact Award

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii’s Distribution Support Staff Team was awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact – Team Award for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

DLA Distribution Europe Warehousing Division Team, winners of the DLA Strategic Goals Award for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.

March 7, 2016

Europe Warehousing Team named one of best in DLA

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch has announced the DLA Distribution Europe Warehousing Division Team as the winner of the DLA Strategic Goals Award for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 in the Warfighter First category.

Eileen Austin, distribution facility specialist, for EDC Division at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa.

March 4, 2016

Distribution Susquehanna’s Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Eileen Austin, distribution facility specialist for the Eastern Distribution Center Division, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., was selected as the Employee of the Week for the week of Feb. 8.

On Feb. 7, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain’s Adreana Freeman-Irons pinned on the rank of Air Force Technical Sergeant.

Feb. 29, 2016

Bahrain’s Freeman-Irons promoted to Technical Sergeant

MANAMA, Bahrain — On Feb. 7, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain’s Adreana Freeman-Irons pinned on the rank of Air Force Technical Sergeant.

Greg Wilhide, packaging specialist with DLA Distribution Susquehanna has been named Employee of the Week.

Feb. 26, 2016

Susquehanna’s Wilhide named Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Greg Wilhide, packaging specialist with DLA Distribution Susquehanna has been named Employee of the Week.

The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Feb. 26, 2016

Scholarships available for students of Defense Logistics Agency employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.

A participant in DLA Distribution Corpus Christi’s Forklift Rodeo navigates a course designed to test their skills.

Feb. 23, 2016

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi hosts annual Forklift Rodeo

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Earlier this month, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, hosted its annual Forklift Rodeo. Spanning Feb. 9 through 12, the event consisted of a three-phase challenge: a 30-question written test, a timed demonstration course and a bonus round.

DLA initiates resiliency training through the Learning Management System.

Feb. 22, 2016

Dealing effectively with pressure: DLA initiates resiliency training through LMS

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Logistics Agency defines resiliency as dealing effectively with pressure, ambiguous and emerging conditions, and multiple tasks; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity or uncertainty. Simplified, resiliency is the ability to function really well in the face of adversity.