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Scott Bentley, a jet engine mechanic with the 548th Propulsion Maintenance Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, removes a disk from an F-110-100 engine low-pressure turbine rotor disassembly, Feb. 6.

May 1, 2015

Better Buying Power initiatives showcased in engine contract’s unique features

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s procurement strategies have continued to evolve to meet the challenges of Better Buying Power 3.0, an undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics initiative to improve Defense Department procurement.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix reads “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” to one of the classrooms at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna Child Development Center, in honor of Month of the Military Child on April 29.

May 1, 2015

DLA Distribution celebrates Month of the Military Child

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to recognize military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience.

Air Force Maj. Patrick Carpizo has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Field Grade Officer of the Year award.

May 1, 2015

San Joaquin’s Carpizo named Global Distribution Excellence: Field Grade Officer of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Air Force Maj. Patrick Carpizo has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Field Grade Officer of the Year award for his contributions as DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Bin Distribution Division operations officer.

April 15, 2015

Better Buying Power 3.0 Stresses Innovation, Affordability

WASHINGTON — The latest update of the Defense Department’s acquisition efficiency initiative stresses innovation and cost-consciousness, the Pentagon’s top acquisition official said.

A firefighter from the Albuquerque Fire Department’s Wildland Task Force is shown here. DLA Troop Support took over management of 296 wildland fire items from the General Services Administration in May 2014.

Feb. 26, 2015

DLA Troop Support delivers during its first wildland fire season

PHILADAELPHIA — On the eve of the 2014 wildland fire season, warehouse shelves at the Northern California Interagency Support Cache were packed with goggles, hand tools and hoses. More than $7 million worth of materials were stocked as a buffer as DLA took over management of those items one month before the season started.