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Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day discusses the framework of the Department of Defense, where DLA fits in with DoD, and the DLA and DLA Aviation missions with students from the Chesterfield County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Center (Hull Street Road location). Day visited the CTC Nov. 3, 2016.

Nov. 18, 2016

Commander speaks to CCPS Tech Center students about logistics, leadership

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day visited the Chesterfield County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Center (Hull Street Road location) Nov. 3, where he spoke to approximately 70 students.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Mathews helps to set up a grey water sanitation soakage pit during Preventative Medicine Exercise 2016 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The pit is 5 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 5 feet deep filled with small rocks and pipes to safely transfer waste to the ground. Grey water is any substance that could potentially be harmful to the environment and special precautions are made to keep the exercise’s area safe. Matthews is a preventive medical technician with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Sorci)

Nov. 17, 2016

Gear Check: 1st Medical Battalion trains for deployed environments

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 1st Marine Logistics Group website — U.S. Navy preventative medicine technicians with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participated in Preventative Medicine Exercise 2016 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., from Nov. 7-11, 2016.

Owen Hassig, a contracting officer with DLA Energy, uses American Sign Language to sign his name during a brown bag session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 27.

Nov. 17, 2016

DLA members learn to communicate using ASL

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Learning how to communicate with others who may not communicate the same way as you is important, especially in the workplace.

DLA Distribution commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi (center), joined by Thomas Kelly, U.S. ambassador to Djibouti; Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler, deputy commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa; Paul Brown, AFRICOM deputy director for logistics; Navy Capt. James Black, Camp Lemonnier commanding officer; Navy Capt. Christopher Parker, Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center, Sigonella; Army Col. Elizabeth Delbridge-Keough, DLA Europe and Africa commander; and Navy Cmdr. Pamela Dozier, DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, commander cuts the ribbon on the newest distribution detachment site in Djibouti, Africa on Sept. 30.

Nov. 17, 2016

DLA Distribution’s first enduring presence in Africa promises reduced customer wait time, savings

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Cementing its role as the leading provider of global distribution support to America's military and other federal agencies, DLA Distribution has once again placed its support at the tip of the spear.

Marine Corps Col. A.J. Manuel begins the cake-cutting at the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, on Nov. 10, 2016. DSCR's oldest Marine, David Jinnette and the youngest Marine, Sgt. Julian McGee watch and wait to taste the second piece of cake served. The first piece was served to the guest of honor, DLA Aviation Deputy Commander, Charlie Lilli.

Nov. 16, 2016

Marines celebrate 241 years of proud service

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marine Corps members and the inspector-instructor staff assigned to Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines, U.S. Marine Corps observed their 241st birthday with a celebration steeped in history at the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, November 10.

A representative from the Disabled American Veterans talks to a DSCC associate about what the charity offers during a Veterans Benefits fair Nov. 9 inside the DLA land and Maritime Operations Center.

Nov. 16, 2016

Veterans honored at annual DSCC program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates honored fellow veterans during Defense Supply Center Columbus’ annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 9 inside the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center auditorium. Mr. Alphonsa Green, the Recruiting Policy Branch Chief within the Army G-1 at the Pentagon, was the guest speaker. Green took those in attendance on a walk through the history of Veterans Day. He touched on the theme “How did we get here from there?”

DLA Distribution commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi is joined by current and former Marines during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration on Nov. 10.

Nov. 16, 2016

DLA Distribution celebrates the Marines Corps 241st birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency, Distribution employees and leadership gathered to wish a collective “Happy Birthday” to the U.S. Marines Corps Nov. 10, in honor of the service’s 241st birthday. November 10, 1775 was the day that the Continental Marines, later renamed the United States Marine Corps, was established and each year on November 10, the United States celebrates United States Marine Corp Day.

A number of DLA employees have shown incredible resiliency in the face of serious challenges in their lives.

Nov. 16, 2016

Commentary: Resiliency not just a buzzword for DLA employees

DLA's focus on celebrating and encouraging resiliency among the workforce has brought to light some truly inspiring examples of employees overcoming life-changing setbacks, often with the help of their friends, family and coworkers.

Nov. 16, 2016

DLA Profiles in Resiliency, Donna Walker-Griffin/Kristina Cassidy, HR

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employee resiliency is something we can all support. The Profiles in Resiliency video series highlights different employees sharing their story and what they did to stay strong and resilient.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prepare to construct a container delivery system bundle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2016. As part of Keen Sword 17, U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Force members participated in C-17 Globemaster III tie-down training, UH-1N Iroquois night flight familiarization and C-130 Hercules container delivery system bundle drops, each designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

Nov. 15, 2016

US, Japan forces work together during Keen Sword

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — Members from the Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Forces, Japan, came together for Keen Sword 2017 at Yokota Air Base from Oct. 30 – Nov. 11. KS17 involved U.S. forces and the JSDF from all components of both militaries, training to conduct bilateral operations in support of the defense of Japan.