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Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosenkranz, center, was honored by Army Maj. Gen. John Kem, commanding general and 51st Commandant, U.S. Army War College, second from right, as Carlisle Barracks’ Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, fiscal year 2017. Also pictured are, left to right, garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jamie Lethiecq, garrison commander Lt. Col. Sally Hannan, and War College Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Martinez.

Dec. 8, 2017

Distribution’s Rosenkranz honored as Carlisle Barracks NCO of the Year

CARLISLE, Pa. — On Dec. 1, DLA Distribution Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosenkranz was honored by Army Maj. Gen. John Kem, commanding general and 51st commandant, U.S. Army War College, as Carlisle Barracks’ Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, fiscal year 2017.

Leonard Shannon is the DLA Troop Support Employee of the Month for October.

Dec. 8, 2017

Installation Operations employee, food drive volunteer is DLA Troop Support's Employee of the Month

PHILADELPHIA — Leonard Shannon is the DLA Troop Support Employee of the Month for October. He had an integral part in collecting more than 3,000 pounds of food that was donated to Philabundance, the Philadelphia area's largest hunger relief organization.

Operation Christmas Drop 2017

Dec. 7, 2017

Building bundles, checking them twice

Andersen Air Force Base, Guam — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Yokota Air Base website — Once a year islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau will see bundles parachute out the back of multiple planes to provide them with essential supplies that are necessary for their daily lives. Airmen started building 10 practice bundles and 140 supply bundles for the 66th Operation Christmas Drop at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2017.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, places Army Col. James G. Gill’s, center, new colonel rank onto his uniform, along with Gill’s cousin Steve Peay during a promotion ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia December 1, 2017. Gill is DLA Troop Support’s new Joint Reserves Forces team lead, joining the organization in November.

Dec. 7, 2017

New DLA Troop Support Joint Reserves Forces lead promoted to colonel

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s new Joint Reserves Forces team lead said he was humbled, honored and grateful for the support of family and friends during his promotion ceremony Dec. 1.

Senior Airman Tyler Lee Bordner and Senior Airman Johnathan Bailey, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generating vehicle and equipment maintenance journeymen, separate the gasket on a butterfly valve at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 4, 2017. The shop is constantly working, whether it’s: replacing broken parts on a vehicle, diagnosing vehicle problems or general vehicle upkeep in support of Holloman’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy M. Young)

Dec. 7, 2017

Three-Airman shop keeps fuel pumping

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Holloman Air Force Base website — Tucked away in a corner of Holloman AFB is a small shop that keeps trucks moving, aircraft flying and mission critical equipment running around base. The 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintenance shop consists of three Airmen that are responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the base’s 18 refueling vehicles.

The Yokosuka PPP&M box shop crafts wooden containers to protect uniquely shaped items during shipment.

Dec. 7, 2017

Yokosuka PPP&M box shop crafts specialty wooden containers

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team consists of packing experts who are trained to design and assemble special packages and crates for protecting high value and extremely unique requirements. These reimbursable services and support are provided in addition to the teams core function to pack material for shipment as part of our core business.

Dec. 7, 2017

Hot water out in DFAS cafeteria

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DFAS Café 21 food service options will be limited to cold sandwiches, soup, packaged foods and sundry/snack items effective today until repairs to hot supply are completed and will close at 1300 hrs. Work is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8.

Two Marines play drums with a man.

Dec. 7, 2017

2017 CFC brings changes

RICHMOND, Va. — The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign kicked-off Nov. 15 at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center, on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Va.

Joanne Anello, Industrial Hardware division chief, describes InSPIRE, a new mentorship program, to potential mentors and mentees Nov. 14, 2017.

Dec. 7, 2017

New mentorship program aims to InSPIRE

PHILADELPHIA — A new road to professional and personal development will open for employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support early next year. A supervisor in the Industrial Hardware supply chain is spearheading InSPIRE, a new mentorship program.

Representatives from DLA Distribution San Diego, California, participate in the Naval Air Station North Island 100th anniversary event. (left to right: Mrs Brian Meadows, Stella Nealy, Brian Meadows, Navy Capt. Jerome R. White, Darrell “Amos” Moses and Navy Lt. Cmd. Brendan R. Hogan)

Dec. 6, 2017

DLA Distribution San Diego takes part in NASNI centennial celebration

Naval Base Coronado’s, Naval Air Station North Island recently commemorated its 100th anniversary of service. There were over 99 events with multiple vendors and displays leading up to the final celebration of Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2017. DLA Distribution San Diego, California participated in the event as an opportunity to support higher headquarters.