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Employees of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, browse the CFC Agency Fair on Nov. 5, which included service dogs, a food bank, family shelter, and crisis helpline.

Nov. 17, 2015

CFC Agency Fair held on Susquehanna installation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In addition to donating to a favorite non-profit, the Combined Federal Campaign provides an opportunity for Federal employees to learn about other local charities and the services they provide. As it often happens, making a personal connection to a charity leads to a mutually benefiting, long-term relationship. To educate employees and make those connections, an agency fair was held at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Nov. 5.

Mike Scott, deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, (left) and Tony Poleo, DLA Finance director, listen to attendees during Cost Summit IV Nov. 9 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. The summit explained pricing to military customers and enhanced transparency between DLA and the Department of Defense.

Nov. 17, 2015

DLA Cost Summit discussions focus on transparency, lowering costs

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Being transparent in the way the Defense Logistics Agency does business can help both the agency and its military customers keep costs low, DLA senior leaders said at Cost Summit IV Nov. 9 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

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Nov. 16, 2015

A Conversation with … Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader talks about his role at DLA.

Security personnel search for an active shooter in a DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, warehouse during an exercise on Oct. 27.

Nov. 16, 2015

Guam distribution center holds active shooter exercise

MARIANAS, Guam — A 2000-2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation study reported approximately 160 active shooter incidents in the United States, which have occurred in commerce areas, education environments, open spaces, residences, houses of worship, health care facilities, military, and other government properties. “Here on Guam, a beautiful tropical island in the Pacific, we are not immune to such an occurrence of an active shooter situation,” said Macy Ooka, the DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas’ director. “I felt duty-bound to address this very real threat.” As a result, on October 27, the distribution center conducted its first ever full-scale active shooter exercise.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employee Eugene Summers and DLA Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office employee Craig Hill conduct a site assessment with exercise players and representatives from the Fort Eustis, Virginia, 689th Transportation Detachment during the “Turbo Distribution” exercise in Gulfport, Mississippi, Oct. 23-30.

Nov. 16, 2015

Crisis exercise tests DLA, Air Force employees in rapid deployment

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency employees joined personnel from the Air Force and U.S. Transportation Command to test their rapid-deployment skills, as well as the system used to deploy logistics personnel to crises around the world, during the “Turbo Distribution” exercise in late October.

Marine Corps Maj. Chris Story cuts the first slice of cake Nov. 10. 2015 during Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s ceremony celebrating the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 13, 2015

Employees celebrate 240th Marine Corps birthday

RICHMOND, Virginia — Employees from around Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia gathered in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center Nov. 10 to celebrate the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. They were joined by the inspector-instructor staff of Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division.

Army Staff Sgt. David Lewis, a parachute rigger assigned to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., works to cut a dryer vent in the side of a home as part of a project with Habitat for Humanity to rehab a home for a local veteran.

Nov. 13, 2015

Susquehanna military help a local veteran in need

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Assisting Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area, several military members stationed at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., along with others from Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, helped rehab a home in a unique way – by veterans for a veteran.

(From left) Retired Army Col. Ray Willis discusses his 1958 Austin-Healey with a spectator at the Combined Federal Campaign Motorcycle and Car Show Nov. 5 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Nov. 13, 2015

Custom to classic: HQC hosts annual Combined Federal Campaign Motorcycle, Car Show

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The 3rd Annual CFC Motorcycle and Car Show was held Nov. 5 in the parking lot of the McNamara Headquarters Complex to raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign.

James E. McVey, a materials handler supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., has dedicated 50 years of his life to serving the United States of America.

Nov. 12, 2015

San Diego’s McVey celebrates 50 years of service

SAN DIEGO, California — James E. McVey, a materials handler supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., will celebrate a major accomplishment this month. He will have dedicated 50 years of his life to serving the United States of America.

Shawn Searer, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., maintenance supervisor, carries on Marine Corps tradition by cutting the cake as the most senior Marine at the organization.

Nov. 12, 2015

Susquehanna distribution center celebrates the Marine Corps’ Birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., celebrated the Marine Corps' Birthday by honoring former and current Marine employees.