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Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support Commander, presents photographer Ed Maldonado with a commander's coin and certificate of appreciation during a quarterly awards ceremony Jan. 12.

Jan. 25, 2017

Photographer receives surprise recognition during awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Several Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees received recognition for their service and accomplishments during a quarterly awards ceremony Jan. 19.

James Boston III, CPS Energy manager of market intelligence, shows how one of components in the battery energy storage system works at the microgrid test site at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Campbell Memorial Library on Jan. 13. Powered by solar energy, the microgrid has the capability of producing energy for the library while being disconnected from the electric grid.

Jan. 24, 2017

Partnership helps JBSA understand the uses of microgrid technology

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base San Antonio website — An innovative partnership between Joint Base San Antonio and CPS Energy is helping both entities further understand the uses and effectiveness of microgrid technology, which has the capability of producing power without being on the electric grid.

A Defense Logistics Agency employee shows how easy it is to generate a fictitious Facebook account to generate unknown friend requests and issue invites to dating sites.

Jan. 24, 2017

Common social media applications target victims of Human Trafficking

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, security personnel encourage employees, family, and friends to be proactive and aware of the methods and risks associated with social media and internet usage as it potentially applies to Combatting Trafficking in Persons.

Flight deck of a KC-135R Stratotanker after completing the Block 45 avionics upgrade Nov. 15, 2016, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Block 45 completely remodels the inside of the flight deck with new liquid crystal displays, radio altimeter, auto-pilot, digital flight director and other computer module updates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

Jan. 24, 2017

KC-135 MOD program closes out year with magic number: Block 45

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Mobility Command website — The KC-135 Block 45 upgrade program reached a milestone by closing out 2016 with the 45th aircraft in the modification line at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Block 45 completely remodels the inside of the flight deck with new liquid crystal displays, radio altimeter, autopilot, digital flight director and other computer module updates.

The Columbus Optimistic Ladies perform a dance routine during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observance ceremony at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The Jan. 19 event featured music, performances, and a presentation honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Jan. 24, 2017

DSCC honors MLK’s legacy with day of remembrance, celebration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an annual observance ceremony at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Donnie Thompson, of the DLA Organizational Management directorate tests out the wireless network during the 2016 Continuity of Operations program.

Jan. 24, 2017

DLA Distribution practices the Continuity of Operations Plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In keeping with the efforts to strengthen our preparedness capabilities, the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently took selected members of the Emergency Relocation Group to an alternate work site.

Jan. 23, 2017

Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 Returns to Support Operation Deep Freeze

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 deployed to Antarctica in mid-January to support the U.S. Antarctic Program, the nation's research program on the southernmost continent, which is managed by the National Science Foundation.

United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead.

Jan. 23, 2017

Bagwell becomes newest DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — United States Navy Capt. Pele Bagwell assumed the position of DLA Distribution Joint Team Lead in a Jan. 7 ceremony officiated by DLA Joint Reserve Force director Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Jones, boom operator assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, refuels 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon’s over Northern Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. Boom operators refuel various types of aircraft in midair, extending the amount of time spent on training or combat missions.

Jan. 20, 2017

Tennessee Tanker Fuels Misawa Falcons

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Misawa Air Base website — In order to provide rapid crisis response around the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater to sustain the “fight tonight” motto, the 35th Fighter Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons must practice their global reach as if it’s a real-world scenario.

Scholarships of $1,500-$2,500 will be awarded.

Jan. 20, 2017

Scholarships available for family members of DLA employees

A nonprofit foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.