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In June, after about 3 years as the Executive Officer for the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force, Navy Capt. Scott Giles will be leaving.

June 9, 2017

JRF Executive Officer leaves after second tour at DLA

In June, after about 3 years as the Executive Officer for the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force, Navy Capt. Scott Giles will be leaving.

DLA Troop Support employees pose for a photo with Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton (in uniform, left of center) at a quarterly awards ceremony June 6. The employees received certificates of appreciation for their contributions to Troop Support’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in April. Photo by Shannon Frady.

June 9, 2017

Commander recognizes Troop Support employees at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The commander of DLA Troop Support recognized 67 employees during a quarterly awards ceremony June 6.

James Diliberti, DLA general counsel explained the ethical nuances of selecting proper lodging while TDY, and Geon Hee Park translated for the Korean National workforce annual ethics training on May 24.

June 9, 2017

DLA Deputy General Counsel visits DLA Distribution Korea

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — DLA Distribution Korea hosted the DLA deputy general counsel Melinda Davis-Perritano, Senior Executive Service, and James Diliberti, DLA general counsel on May 24. While on site, the visitors took the opportunity to provide annual ethics training to the workforce, but the presentation wasn’t the standard fare of normal training.

Army Col. Erik Larson, defense attaché at the U.S. embassy in Oman, joins officials from the Oman Ministry of Defense and the Port of Duqm to answer questions at a May 14-15 workshop for Omani company representatives.

June 9, 2017

DLA helps educate Omani vendors on DoD contracting processes, opportunities

The Defense Logistics Agency joined the U.S. Embassy in Oman, U.S. Central Command and 40 Omani company representatives in the sultanate’s first ever defense-contracting workshop May 14-15 in the capital city of Muscat.

The Fort Polk Garrison Commander and Louisiana Congressional representatives attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for two newly constructed Wastewater Treatment Plants at Fort Polk, Louisiana, May 24. DLA Energy Utility Services provided the contract for the two WWTPs that will treat 6.4 million gallons of wastewater per day. This project will improve Fort Polk’s mission assurance and have a positive environmental impact for more than 50 years.

June 8, 2017

DLA Energy Utility Services contracts two Wastewater Treatment Plants at Fort Polk

FORT POLK, Louisiana — A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating two new and improved wastewater treatment plants was held to meet the growing needs of the Army Garrison Fort Polk installation, Louisiana, May 24.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, left, presents Army Lt. Col. Timothy N. Holloway with a certificate of appreciation during a retirement ceremony in Holloway’s honor June 4, 2017 in Philadelphia. Holloway retired after 32 years of active and reserve duty.

June 8, 2017

Reservist at Troop Support honored for 32 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — Friends, family and colleagues celebrated the 32-year career of an Army reservist at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support during a retirement ceremony June 4.

DLA Finance Director and CFO Tony Poleo will retire after 36 years with the agency during a June 8 ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

June 8, 2017

DLA finance director, CFO to retire after dedicating 36 years to agency

Defense Logistics Agency Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer Tony Poleo retires June 8 after 36 years of federal service, all with DLA.

Army Brig. Gen. Sylvester Cannon, 135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), is briefed on DLA Distribution’s global distribution network and support to Foreign Military Sales.

June 8, 2017

Expeditionary commander visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On June 1, Army Brig. Gen. Sylvester Cannon, 135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and several members of his staff met with the DLA Distribution leadership to discuss how the organization supports the movement of critical items in theater and well as its support to Foreign Military Sales.

Airmen with the 305th Aerial Port Squadron prepare a pallet of cargo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 2, 2017. Mission essential cargo assembled by the Airmen is stored in the warehouse here prior to being shipped overseas.

June 7, 2017

MDL Airmen provide logistical support for operations overseas

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst website — Airmen of the 305th Aerial Port Squadron enable the mission essential function of logistical support for servicemembers and their families throughout the world.

June 7, 2017

Ability One Customer Appreciation Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ability One team celebrated Customer Appreciation Day by providing complimentary snacks and item samples to patrons as a way to thank customers for supporting their mission to employee Americans that are blind and visually impaired.