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Donnie Thompson, chief of deployments and training, for DLA Distribution Headquarters has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence David Ennis DLA Distribution Community Service Award for 2016.

June 30, 2017

Distribution's Thompson awarded David Ennis Community Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Donnie Thompson, chief of deployments and training, DLA Distribution Headquarters has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence David Ennis DLA Distribution Community Service Award for 2016.

Defense Supply Center Richmond employees throw paper at a mock active shooter, then run away to demonstrate how to disrupt and disorient his thought processes during Active Shooter Awareness and Response Training on DSCR in Virginia, June 23, 2017 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center. (Photo by Jackie Roberts)

June 30, 2017

Partners in Protection: Active Shooter Awareness and Response Training held on DSCR

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Security and Emergency Services Office held Active Shooter Awareness and Response Training at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, June 23 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center.

A variety of entertainers kept children occupied during the event.

June 30, 2017

McNamara HQC Family Day provides time for fun and family

Sunshine, cooler-than-average temperatures and a plethora of activities and games provided a picture perfect backdrop for thousands of employees to connect with family members and each other during the 2017 McNamara Headquarters Complex Family Day.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Mcintosh, 8th Civil Engineering Squadron pavement and construction journeyman, pushes gravel into a crater using a loader June 23, 2017, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 8th Civil Engineering Squadron participated in airfield damage repair training as part of the final Exercise Silver Flag training held at Kunsan. U.S. Air Forces Pacific will now focus on ensuring Airmen have their three-year Silver Flag currency, prior to arriving on the Korean Peninsula, instead of conducting the training here.

June 29, 2017

Pacific Air Force Consolidates Silver Flag Training at Andersen

KUNSAN AIR BASE — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 554th Red Horse Squadron assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, trained members of the 8th Civil Engineering Squadron on airfield damage repair and force bed down June 19-23, 2017, as part of Exercise Silver Flag at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Awareness it the key to prevention. Throughout the year, self-defense classes are offered on the Defense Supply Center Columbus to associates to raise awareness and teach tools that can help individuals defend themselves against common strikes and scenarios.

June 29, 2017

Krav Maga Classes at DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Krav Maga is the combat system used by the Israeli Defense Forces. At DLA Land & Maritime you have the opportunity to experience Krav Maga first hand. You can take a series of classes or come for one class. Self-defense is more important than ever so stop considering it and just do it, because you really can't be too prepared.

Logistics is a tough word to understand. So what is it? Watch this video to learn about logistics and how it fits into the Defense Logistics Agency mission.

June 29, 2017

What is the Defense Logistics Agency?

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics is a tough word to understand. So what is it? Watch this video to learn about logistics and how it fits into the Defense Logistics Agency mission.

Air Force Lt. Col. James Malec, right, assumes command of Defense Logistics Agency at Oklahoma City from Air Force Col. Kenton Ruthardt. Former DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, left, officiated the ceremony held at the Tinker Aerospace Complex, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 23, 2017.

June 28, 2017

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrates change of command and retirement

Richmond, Virginia — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrated two ceremonies, the organization’s change of command and Col. Kenton Ruthardt’s retirement, June 23.

During a recent active shooter exercise at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, installation Police arrive on the scene of the activity.

June 28, 2017

Installation active shooter exercise tests crisis response

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To test the installation’s emergency and crisis response capabilities, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hosted an active shooter exercise June 8.

Army Col. Mark Hirschinger, left, and Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Ryan stand at attention during the reading of their retirement orders at the joint ceremony held June 22, 2017 on Defense Supply Richmond, Virginia. Hirschinger and Ryan devoted 30 and 22 years, respectively, of dedicated service to their country

June 28, 2017

Brothers-in-arms retire together at DSCR

Richmond, Virginia — June 22, at high noon on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, was a special time for two Army officers as they marked the end of their collective 52-years of service in the Army during a combined retirement ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center.

The local Feds Feed Families food drive opened June 20, and Defense Logistics Agency employees in Philadelphia have already donated 962 pounds of food. Several employees and their families volunteered to decorate the collection boxes.

June 28, 2017

Feds Feed Families underway at DLA Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The local Feds Feed Families food drive opened June 20, and DLA employees in Philadelphia have already donated 962 pounds of food as of June 27.