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R. Dempsey Hackett (left), director of Technology Foundation Services and Robert Foster (right), deputy director of DLA Information Operations, accept the 2017 Distinguished Award for Excellence from Allan Mink of Systems Spirit LLC (center), at the 2017 AFCEA Awards.

June 22, 2017

DLA Modern Desktop effort wins AFCEA distinguished award

DLA Information Operations was recently honored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association for its implementation of the Modern Desktop.

The DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Stock Readiness Team is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas Awards for the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 in the Small Category.

June 21, 2017

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor Stock Readiness Team wins Big Ideas Award

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Stock Readiness Team is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas Awards for the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 in the Small Category.

Maria Dubatto, a contract specialist with DLA Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain, developed a software solution to automate the process of completing the required documentation to ship hazardous materials. The new process is more efficient and prevents delays in customer delivery

June 21, 2017

Troop Support employee saves time with automated HAZMAT label process

PHILADELPHIA — Maria Dubatto developed an automated process to cut the time it took to complete forms required to transport hazardous materials by 89 percent. She earned her Green Belt certification with the Lean Six Sigma project.

Employees with any access to classified information or who occupy any sensitive position should be aware of new reporting requirements.

June 21, 2017

Employees, contractors must now report all foreign travel, other activities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A newly updated directive requires Executive Branch employees and contractors with access to any classified information or who hold sensitive positions to report more types of activities and foreign contact than before.

Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm receives the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation flag from DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day June 16, 2017 during a DLA Aviation - Cherry Point, North Carolina, change of command ceremony held on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Klemm replaces Navy Cmdr. James Neuman (right), who retires after a 24-year Navy career effective Sept. 1.

June 20, 2017

Aviation - Cherry Point bids farewell to Neuman, welcomes Klemm as new commander

Cherry Point, North Carolina — Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – Cherry Point, North Carolina, from Navy Cmdr. James Neuman, who retired after a 24-year Navy career June 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Defense Supply Center Columbus associates and military members celebrate the Army's 242nd birthday on June 14.

June 20, 2017

DSCC celebrates the 242nd Army Birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus celebrated the 242nd U.S. Army’s birthday with an obstacle course and cake cutting ceremony June 14.

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, comannder Navy Supply Corps Capt. Pamela Dozier is administered the oath of office by Capt. Christopher Parker, Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella commander, during her May 31 promotion ceremony.

June 20, 2017

Dozier promoted to Captain

SIGONELLA, Italy — United States Navy Supply Corps officer Pamela C. Dozier was promoted to the rank of Captain on May 31.

DLA Distribution Headquarters senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 242nd Birthday on June 14, 2017.

June 20, 2017

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 242nd Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters auditorium, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 242nd Birthday on June 14, 2017. Distribution’s chief of staff, Perry Knight spoke about the significance and history of the day.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) flight, prepare equipment for repair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 12, 2017. Airmen assigned to the AFREP flight have saved the 20th Fighter Wing approximately $3.8 million so far in the 2017 fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

June 19, 2017

'AFREP-airing' equipment saves funds

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Combat Command website — The technicians assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop are tasked with effectively repairing damaged items in an effort to save the Air Force and the 20th Fighter Wing money.

Students watch as an instructor adds cement mix to a hole before finishing a new patch of cement during a Pavements Maintenance, Inspection and Repair course, June 15, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Every year, training managers at the major command level across the Air Force pick multiple bases across the Air Force to host the course, and this year Moody hosted one from June 5-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

June 19, 2017

Airmen pave the way for airpower

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Moody Air Force Base website — Maintainers are often considered the unsung heroes of the Air Force because without them, aircraft don’t leave the ground. But in order for aircraft to soar, they need smooth runways so they can safely taxi.