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Oct. 29, 2018
21st Theater Support Command Senior Enlisted Advisor visits DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Rocky Carr, visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania, Oct. 11. The purpose of his visit was to receive an orientation of DLA Distribution’s mission and function, tour the Eastern Distribution Center, receive operations briefings, and visit with personnel.
Oct. 28, 2018
Aerial port: working together to move the mission
SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — The aerial port is key to any mobility mission. Without the port and the Airmen that work there, cargo aircraft would fly hollow aircraft from destination to destination.
Oct. 27, 2018
Effective workplace communications
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The presenters were Patrice Dunston, LaNelle Williams, Glen Goble, Stephen Shaw and Margaret Kaschalk.Body language is 90% of the message; the words are 10% which are the details of the message. When presenting, movementis necessary to keep the audience’s attention. Always leave your message on a positive note. Here are the most commonaspects;
Oct. 26, 2018
MWR Trek-or-Trot 5K
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Associates across the Defense Supply Center Columbus participated in Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Halloween themed Trek-or-Trot 5k across the installation Oct. 25. Many got into the spirit of the season choosing to dress in costumes for the sixth run/walk event of the year. Best costumes award went to associates dressed as Forrest Gump and Pocahontas.
DLA Troop Support Subsistence supply chain director promoted to colonel
PHILADELPHIA — The Army’s newest colonel is Abel Young. The director of DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain was promoted in front of family and friends in Philadelphia Oct. 25.
“It’s been a very good year”
Battle Creek, Michigan — Attendees from across the global workforce gathered in Battle Creek, Michigan, Oct. 22-26 for a Senior Leader Summit where they heard DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon call the time since their previous gathering “a very good year.”
More than a century of service recognized at Troop Support retirement ceremony
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored three employees for their 110 years of combined federal service during a retirement ceremony Oct. 25. Debra Tillman, Mary Newell and Bernice Eaddy-Brown, each with more than 30 years of federal service, were recognized for their contributions to the agency.
Conference center fills to capacity for DLA Aviation commander’s Town Hall
Richmond, Va — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center Oct. 23 during Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry’s Town Hall.
Distribution tests out wireless technology
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Warehouse modernization is necessary in the logistics business. In order for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network to keep up with the Amazon’s of the world and remain cost effective, modern technologies must be introduced into the mix.
The Elk of Defense Supply Center Richmond
For almost 80 years, Defense Supply Center Richmond has cared for a unique part of America’s natural heritage.