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DLA Columbus Police Division Watch Commander Edward Compton Jr. stands behind a display of tactical police tools and equipment May 18. Also on display is a collection of contraband which police officers prevented from entering the installation. The displays are a part of week-long activities to celebrate Police Week.

May 25, 2016

DSCC shows appreciation for officers during Police Week

COLUMBUS, Ohio — From the sentinels at the entry gates to the patrol cars that keep watch over the streets, police officers at Defense Supply Center Columbus are a ubiquitous sight across the installation. While most associates see them every day, many may not realize the amount of work that goes into keeping the facility safe 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The May/June issue of Loglines is now available.

May 25, 2016

‘DLA R&D’: May/June issue of Loglines available

The May/June edition of Loglines magazine, “Research and Development,” is now available in print and online.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Todd A. Wanack has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

May 25, 2016

Wanack recognized for achievements as commander of Bahrain distribution center

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Todd A. Wanack has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod and his wife, Laura McLeod, greet Mrs. Faye Moon, the widow of Energy Hall of Fame inductee Bill Moon, in the Kunkel Conference Room prior to the DLA Energy inaugural Hall of Fame, May 19.

May 24, 2016

Former employees inducted into DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Six former Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees were inducted in the inaugural Energy Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 19.

Elias and Bec Dungca and their two sons, Elijah and Isaiah, lost most of their belongings in a fire Oct. 24, 2014. Through faith, family and friends, they were able to recover and return to their normal lives.

May 24, 2016

Division chief overcomes fire with faith, support from co-workers

PHILADELPHIA — Elias Dungca looked at his apartment on fire and knew that he was going to lose everything in it. His faith, family and friends helped Dungca’s family resiliently overcome the fire that destroyed their home in October 2014.

Stacie Wright, DLA Distribution Hill, practices “drop, cover, and hold” during the Great Utah ShakeOut.

May 24, 2016

“Great ShakeOut” at DLA Distribution Hill reinforces emergency preparedness

HILL, Utah — In late April, the Utah Division of Emergency Management conducted the Great Utah ShakeOut, an emergency drill to exercise the potential of a 7.5-magnitued earthquake anticipated for the Wasatch Front. In connection with the Great Utah ShakeOut, Hill Air Force Base and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill conducted an “exercise week,” with drills practicing an increase to the Force Protection Conditions, shelter-in-place, active shooter scenarios, and additional natural and man-made disaster scenarios facing those who live and work within the area.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia is part of a team that keeps the UH-60 platforms mission ready. The UH-60 Black Hawks are used for a variety of missions including medical evacuation, air assault, personnel transport and airlift. Shown here are two, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters prepare for landing at Forward Operating Base Kalagush, Sept. 7, 2008.

May 23, 2016

Teamwork key for sustaining the UH-60

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, is part of a team that keeps the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter mission ready in production, deployment, and sustainment.

Paul Abel, incoming DLA Distribution headquarters Future Operations director

May 23, 2016

Abel announced as next Distribution headquarters Future Operations director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Paul Abel has been announced as the next DLA Distribution headquarters Future Operations director. Currently Abel serves as DLA Distribution Europe deputy commander, a position he has held since April 2013.

Miniature American flags adorn headstones for Memorial Day at Alexandria National Cemetery in Virginia. The cemetery is one of the 14 original national cemeteries established in 1862.

May 23, 2016

Commentary: Our national cemeteries evoke the true spirit of Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend, with its cookouts, ball games and summer sales, is almost upon us. While there is nothing wrong with these things, Memorial Day calls for a deeper reflection on the sacrifices many Americans have made to preserve our freedom.

Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren

May 20, 2016

Former Susquehanna first sergeant departs DLA; receives medal for service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Completing a 1-year tour as Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor, Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren, handed over the organization’s colors on May 13 and received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his service from April 2015 to May 2016.