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Aug. 21, 2015

DLA Distribution Yokosuka prepares to manage Japan’s Transportation Protective Service program

As part of an effort to increase support to the warfighter, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is preparing to manage Japan’s Transportation Protective Service program. This effort gives DLA responsibility for freight within mainland Japan that requires TPS, including classified, sensitive, and hazardous material.

Aug. 20, 2015

San Joaquin engages in healthy competition for audit readiness

Employees of DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Freight Terminal incorporated audit preparedness into a recent stand-up morning meeting by playing Audit Readiness Jeopardy. Three teams competed against each other to be crowned as the Audit Readiness Jeopardy champions.

Aug. 20, 2015

Distribution headquarters’ Monroe named Employee of the Quarter

Joelle Monroe, DLA Distribution headquarters, has been named Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015. Monroe currently serves as deputy chief within DLA Distribution’s Current Operations Compliance and Audit Sustainment Division. She was selected for her performance and innovative improvement in support of DLA’s audit sustainability efforts.

Aug. 20, 2015

DLA Energy continues helium support for universities

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s pilot program to provide academic researchers with helium for use in their federally funded research resulted in savings of up to 27 percent for several universities.

Aug. 19, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Fagan named Employee of the Quarter

Tom Fagan, a material examiner identifier supervisor with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 19, 2015

DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Commander

To discuss the current and future relationship between Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, DLA Distribution hosted Army Maj. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham, commander of TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, August 13.

Aug. 18, 2015

Oklahoma City recognized with Global Distribution Excellence: Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award for its support to DLA Distribution mission, effective and efficient use of resources and quality working conditions.

Aug. 17, 2015

Valentine named Junior NCO of the Quarter

Army Sgt. Stephen Valentine has been named DLA Distribution Junior Non-Commissioned Officer for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 17, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Cooper named Employee of the Quarter

Antwain Cooper, a distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 17, 2015

DLA Disposition Services sells excess military property to Afghan companies, stimulates economy

Twelve trucks loaded with supplies left Bagram Airfield and headed toward Afghan businesses after a "white goods" sale at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Yard Aug. 7. Sale items included a Bobcat, forklifts and refrigerator containers.