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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.

Navy Rear Adm. Ron MacLaren is director of DLA's Joint Reserve Force.

May 23, 2016

DLA Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month: Five questions for Navy Rear Adm. Ron J. MacLaren

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’d like to celebrate by interviewing one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s top leaders, Navy Rear Adm. Ron J. MacLaren, director of the DLA Joint Reserve Force.

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.

Kelly Middleton, supply technician at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 16 to 20.

May 20, 2016

Susquehanna’s Middleton selected as Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Kelly Middleton, supply technician at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 16 to 20.

DLA Police Lt. James Haaf (left) and Staff Sgt. James Sprecher participated in the Law Enforcement United "Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride” May 10-12, during National Police Week 2016.

May 20, 2016

DLA police officers participate in bike ride to honor the fallen, remember the survivors

Two DLA police officers participated in the Law Enforcement United “Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride” from Chesapeake to Arlington, Virginia, May 10-12, during National Police Week.

DLA employee Phil Prater stops at an overlook during a motorcycle ride through Skyline Drive, Virginia, Oct. 18, 2010.

May 20, 2016

DLA motorcyclists share tips for riders, drivers to keep each other safe on the road

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and a few Defense Logistics Agency motorcyclists share their thoughts on what bikers and drivers can do to keep everyone safe on the road.

Army Col. Ralph Roper, outgoing DLA Joint Reserve Force Army Reserve Element commander, speaks to attendees at a May 14, 2016, Dining Out at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

May 20, 2016

DLA Army Reserve Element holds 'dining out' to say farewell to outgoing ARE commander

The Defense Logistics Agency Army Reserve Element on May 14 honored its outgoing commander, Army Col. Ralph S. Roper, with a "dining out" banquet during the unit’s May Battle Assembly.

Army Col. Ronnie Davis speaks to the crowd just after taking command of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Army Reserve Element May 15 at a change of command ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

May 20, 2016

DLA’s Army Reserve Element receives new commander

In a May 15 ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Army Col. Ronnie Davis took command of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Army Reserve Element, replacing Army Col. Ralph S. Roper.