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Members of the Iraqi air force and the U.S. Army 574th Combat Support Command work together to load recovered 463L pallets onto an U.S. Army truck at Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq, April 16, 2017. The pallet recovery initiative, led by aerial porters at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, Iraq, involved the recovery of more than 1,500 aircraft pallets and 1,600 cargo nets, which were used for foreign military sales cargo destined for the Iraqi military to fight ISIS in Mosul. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

June 14, 2017

U.S. and Iraqi Air Forces work together to recover, put pallets back into DOD system

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — Air transportation specialists assigned to the 370th Air Expeditionary Air Advisory Group here started an initiative recently to recover more than $2.1 million in U.S. Air Force aerial port assets from Iraqi air force counterparts.

Army Lt. Col. Daniel J. Bidetti assumed command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in a June 14 ceremony.

June 14, 2017

Corpus Christi distribution center welcomes new commander

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Daniel J. Bidetti assumed command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in a June 14 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

DTRA Deputy Director Rear Adm. Scott Jerabek presents JIDO Vice Director Army Maj. Gen. Julie Bentz an expression of appreciation for her presentation commemorating the Army birthday.

June 14, 2017

Employees gather for joint celebration of Army birthday

McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant agencies celebrated the Army’s 242nd birthday June 13 in the HQC auditorium. This year’s theme, “Over There,” harks back to another commemoration – the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I.

During the June Battle Assembly about 65 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force members attended the Combined Drill Weekend event June 9-11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Va.

June 13, 2017

DLA Joint Reserve Force leaders assemble to improve processes, sharpen skills

During the June Battle Assembly about 65 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force members attended the Combined Drill Weekend event June 9-11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Va.

Army Lt. Col. Brian Richie has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.

June 13, 2017

Richie recognized for achievements as DLA Distribution Corpus Christi commander

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Brian Richie has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Navy Lt. j.g. Kyle Combs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant during a ceremony June 2. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution Susquehanna commander Army Col Brad J. Eungard.

June 13, 2017

Susquehanna’s Combs promoted to lieutenant

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In front of family, friends and coworkers, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Navy Lt. j.g. Kyle Combs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant during a ceremony June 2.

A group of attorneys who serve as career counselors for Philadelphia area law schools visit the DLA Troop Support flag room June 5, 2017. DLA Troop Support attorneys provided an overview of the organization’s global warfighter support mission, legal areas of practice and information on attorney benefits to representatives from Villanova, Drexel, Temple, Widener and Rutgers universities.

June 13, 2017

DLA Troop Support attorneys engage area law schools

PHILADELPHIA — A group of attorneys who serve as career counselors for Philadelphia area law schools visited DLA Troop Support June 5. DLA Troop Support attorneys provided an overview of the organization’s global warfighter support mission, legal areas of practice and attorney benefits to representatives from Villanova, Drexel, Temple, Widener and Rutgers universities.

Graybeards, retired Rear Adm. Michael Finley and retired Vice Adm. Michael Malone (from left to right), receive a brief on Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s logistical support of the Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet by DLA Aviation Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli, Chief of Staff at DLA Aviation Steve Kinskie, along with Navy Cmdr. Eric Lockett, Operations Officer, Navy Customer Facing Division, Customer Operations Directorate, DLA Aviation and Navy Capt. Mark Harris, Chief, Navy Customer Facing Division, Customer Operations Directorate, DLA Aviation June 6, 2017 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 12, 2017

Graybeards briefed by DLA Aviation leadership

Richmond, Va. — Graybeards, retired Rear Adm. Michael Finley and retired Vice Adm. Michael Malone (from left to right), receive a brief on Defense Logistics Agency’s logistical support of the Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet June 6 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District cut their procurement process time by 50 percent when they used the Construction and Equipment supply chain’s Maintenance, Repair and Operations program.

June 12, 2017

Army Corps of Engineers takes LEAP with DLA’s MRO program

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District cut its procurement time 50 percent by using DLA Troop Support's Maintenance, Repair and Operations program.

DLA Distribution’s Army Lt. Col. Roger Keen (right) was promoted to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony June 5. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi (left).

June 12, 2017

Distribution’s Keen promoted to colonel

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In front of family and friends, DLA Distribution’s Army Lt. Col. Roger Keen was promoted to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony June 5.

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