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DLA Energy Pacific at Korea employee Kyu Sok Kwak poses with family after awards ceremony

Sept. 22, 2017

DLA Energy Pacific at Korea employee selected as USFK Civilian Employee of the Year

YONGSAN ARMY BASE, Korea — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific at Korea Inventory Management Specialist Kyu Sok Kwak was the 2017 United States Forces Korea Civilian Employee of the Year under the Administrator of the Year award category during a ceremony held at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan Army Base, Korea, Sept. 20.

Tony Lafayette, Defense Logistics Agency, waits in his vehicle for trucks containing Hurricane Harvey disaster relief supplies to arrive August 30, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Sequin Auxiliary Airfield, Texas. JBSA units are supporting DLA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey.

Sept. 22, 2017

Distribution Transportation Team ensures meals, water and other supplies delivered to those affected by hurricanes

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Every March, the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters Transportation Team works with Surface Deployment and Distribution Command on DLA/FEMA requirements to prepare a solicitation to the carrier industry for disaster support rates. When FEMA requirements are sent, the team utilizes the carriers and rates from this solicitation to quickly position supplies at the FEMA staging locations.

Distribution celebrates 70 years of the Air Force “Breaking Barriers”

Sept. 22, 2017

Distribution celebrates 70 years of the Air Force “Breaking Barriers”

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On Sept. 18, the DLA Distribution team came together to celebrates the United States Air Force’s 70th birthday.

United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Christopher R. Zegley

Sept. 22, 2017

DLA Distribution welcomes new Future Operations deputy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Christopher R. Zegley has assumed the position of deputy director, DLA Distribution Future Operations division.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin C. Morgan, an assaultman with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), to clear debris at a local fire station that was affected by Hurricane Irma in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 17, 2017.

Sept. 21, 2017

Southcom Commander: Military Hurricane Assistance Fast, Flexible

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S.Southern Command website — The U.S. military has unique capabilities that are needed in the early stages of disaster relief operations and U.S. Southern Command is working with those involved to get support where it is needed, the commander of Southcom said.

Army vs. Marines Golf Scramble

Sept. 21, 2017

Army Soldiers and Marines tee off at DLA Land and Maritime golf scramble

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic speaks to participants at the 11th Annual Defense Supply Center Columbus Army versus Marine Corps Golf Scramble.

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, loaded and shipped nearly 150,000 lbs. of food to warfighters stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after the island was struck by Hurricane Irma.

Sept. 21, 2017

Norfolk distribution center supports troops at Guantanamo Bay with fresh foods delivery

NORFOLK, Va. — Adding to DLA Distribution’s ongoing support to Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, last week its Norfolk, Virginia, distribution center shipped various food items to warfighters at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Inductee official portrait

Sept. 21, 2017

Wilson, who reformed systems by empowering people, joins Hall of Fame

Larry Wilson, who rose from Army civilian intern to SES leader in Information Operations where he helped lead major reforms, joins the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 21.

Aerial porters from the 821st Contingency Response Group, load pallets of water onto a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Hurricane Irma relief efforts, at Marathon, Fla., Sep. 15, 2017. Due to the environment effects following the hurricane, there was a limited supply of potable water, food, and access to power. With support from the local authorities, team members delivered 10,933 cases of Meals Ready to Eat and 16,917 cases of water to the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason Masiclat/Released)

Sept. 20, 2017

After Hurricane Irma, CRW Airmen deploy to help out

MARATHON, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S.Air Force Expeditionary Center website — The 821st Contingency Response Group from Travis Air Force Base, California, alerted a 64-person Contingency Response Element to Marathon Regional Airport, located in the Florida Keys, where they arrived in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Sept. 11.

Wolfpack Engineers combine construction with combat skills during Ulchi Freedom Guardian

Sept. 20, 2017

Wolfpack Engineers Combine Construction with Combat Skills during Ulchi Freedom Guardian

POCHEON, South Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Units travel from all over South Korea to refine their warfighting skills at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. For many, this means conducting large-scale tactical movements, rifle ranges, or firing missiles. For vertical engineers, this means construction and project management.