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DLA Energy Pacific’s Army Master Sgt. John Vanderstigchel, DLA Joint Reserve Force, performs a visual inspection on a quart sample of F-76 diesel marine fuel for the DLA Energy Pacific laboratory for quality assurance purposes during RIMPAC 2016. Samples must pass the ‘clear and bright’ test during inspection to ensure optimum quality.

Aug. 18, 2016

DLA Energy Pacific supports RIMPAC 2016

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific reservists recently conducted annual training while providing critical support to this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, June 30 – Aug. 4.

A soldier presents property to Wayne Willis (left), who was on hand at Foot Hood, Texas, from the DLA Disposition Services at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, while Peter Bechtel (right), from the Army’s office of Supply Policy and Programs, observes the process.

Aug. 18, 2016

Support goes on as Army divestiture continues

Ft. Hood, Texas — A recent visit by two senior Army logistics leaders allowed them to witness Defense Logistics Agency employees at Ft. Hood, Texas, demonstrate the agency’s ongoing support for Army divestiture.

A local camper climbs a rope ladder during the Philly Play Summer Challenge Aug. 10. DLA Troop Support noncommissioned officers and other local military personnel helped children navigate seven obstacle courses during the event.

Aug. 17, 2016

Troop Support NCOs keep kids active at Philly Play Summer Challenge

PHILADELPHIA — Local children climbed walls and crawled under trucks with help from noncommissioned officers at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and other military personnel during an active play event Aug. 10 in Northeast Philadelphia.

William Daniels (right), 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Fuels Management Flight fuels distribution worker, ensures fuel is flowing into a tractor from his refueling vehicle Sept. 30, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. On a typical day he can pump 50,000 to 100,000 gallons.

Aug. 17, 2016

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland civilian employee fuels base mission

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base San Antonio website — For Will Daniels, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Fuels Management Flight fuels distribution worker at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, every day affords him an opportunity to make a direct impact on the mission.

Members of the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard transport flood evacuee and World War II veteran, Mr. Willis Woods from the Celtic Media Centre shelter to a special needs facility near the Louisiana State University campus on August 15, 2016. The Louisiana National Guard mobilized more than 1,000 guardsmen in response to heavy flash flooding that occurred in south Louisiana on August 13, 2006.

Aug. 17, 2016

Louisiana Air National Guard provides security, aid and comfort

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — The Louisiana Air National Guard mobilized more than 100 Airmen to maintain order and provide assistance at the Celtic Media Centre movie studio facility shelter in Baton Rouge in response to rising floodwaters that forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes, Aug. 14.

This week’s employee spotlight shines on Victor Thomas. He’s a material examiner identifier for DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia.

Aug. 17, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Victor Thomas

RICHMOND, VA — With more than four decades of federal service under his belt, Victor Thomas, a material examiner identifier for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, is still happy to be supporting the warfighter.

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, commander Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger presents Shirley A. Merrell with an award for 50 years of federal service.

Aug. 17, 2016

Red River’s Merrell celebrates 50 years of federal service

RED RIVER, Texas — Shirley Merrell, a supply system analyst with DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, recently celebrated her 50th year of federal service.

DLA employees should begin to fulfill their pre-trip requirements 45-60 days before departure.

Aug. 17, 2016

Foreign-travel employee requirements and tips

If you're a DLA employee who will be traveling internationally for work in two months or less, now is the time to make sure you've fulfilled all the travel requirements, which go well beyond just completing your travel orders.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Procurement Analysts Beth Lamothe and Richard Bullock pose for a photo Aug. 9, 2016 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Lamothe and Bullock serve as DLA Aviation’s font line in fraud monitoring.

Aug. 16, 2016

Aviation Leader Commentary: One team, one victory

Richmond, Va. — Why do we do what we do? Obviously supporting our families and preparing for our future and retirement are motivations for many of us. I have two daughters in college, so I know how important that paycheck is. But that is not why I work at the Defense Logistics Agency.

Todd Hoover, the Army’s Wellness Center Operations program manager, explains how metabolic testing equipment measures the amount of oxygen an individual uses to sustain normal functions at an Aberdeen Proving Ground center in Maryland. Hoover was invited to speak to DLA Troop Support employees as part of the organization’s efforts to develop workforce resiliency.

Aug. 16, 2016

Army wellness manager on resilience: choice to live healthy is yours

PHILADELPHIA — The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease and the population's behavior is the cause. An Army Wellness manager spoke to DLA Troop Support employees about resilience and three areas that people can improve to be healthier.