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June 26, 2018

Enjoy a refreshing splash in DSCR’s pool

Richmond, Va. — Employees, families, military service members and retirees can now enjoy a refreshing splash in the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, pool. The pool opened June 16.

June 26, 2018

DLA Distribution Center Yokosuka, Japan Welcomes SOLE

YOKOSUKA, Japan — One of the most unique opportunities leadership in DLA Distribution Centers positioned outside the United States have is the sharing of logistics’ concepts through multi-national, Key Leadership Engagements. One such engagement for DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan was with the Japan Chapter of the International Society of Logistics or SOLE, on May 25, 2018. A total of 26 members of the Society visited DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan to learn and observe the operation and to exchange views and thoughts as professional logisticians.

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, chain a container to a pallet during a 48-hour Mount-Out Exercise (MOX) in Okinawa, Japan June 19. The MOX simulates one of the core capabilities of a construction battalion to deploy an air detachment, along with construction equipment, within 48-hours to any required location around the globe. NMCB 5 is forward deployed to execute construction, humanitarian and foreign assistance, and theater security cooperation support of United States Pacific Command.

June 25, 2018

NMCB 5 Conducts Mount-Out Exercise

OKINAWA, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. 7th Fleet website — Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 completed a 48- hour Mount-Out Exercise (MOX) onboard Camp Shields in Okinawa, Japan, June 19-20.

June 25, 2018

DLA Distribution pilots new Warehouse and Transportation Management System at Corpus Christi site

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has launched a commercial, off-the-shelf Warehouse Management System- the first of its kind within the network. The system is designed to offer flexible, automated support for processing various goods movements and for managing stocks within the distribution center.

June 22, 2018

Distribution headquarters celebrates the 243rd Army birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a ceremony held in the DLA Distribution Headquarters lobby, senior leaders, military members and civilian staff celebrated the U.S. Army’s 243rd Birthday on June 14, 2018. Distribution’s chief of staff, Perry Knight spoke about the significance and history of the day.

June 22, 2018

Rex goes golfing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The struggle is real! Watch as Rex-reation struggles with his golf game and finds professional help at Eagle Eye Golf Course.

June 21, 2018

DPMAP Awards Process

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As you know, this has been a particularly busy time in our DPMAP cycle. We have been knee-deep in establishing and discussing performance plans for the 2018-19 appraisal cycle, as well as completing the performance input and evaluation process for the 2017-18 cycle.

June 21, 2018

2018 HireOhio Career Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Thursday, June 14th, Brenda Minnema and Dave Lanzillotta represented DLA Land and Maritime at the 2018 HireOhio Career Fair at The Ohio State University.

2018 DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition in downtown Columbus, Ohio

June 21, 2018

Industry partnerships, small business dominate final day of logistics conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition concluded June 20 with discussions on evolving industry partnerships and small business opportunities.

June 21, 2018

Fueling Saber Strike

Acquisition Cross Service Agreements provided reciprocal fuel support between partner nations, contracts were issued for the direct delivery of bulk fuel to the region, and DLA Energy Europe and Africa personnel were forward-deployed to ensure the warfighters had the support needed throughout the multinational training exercise, Saber Strike 2018, held in the Baltic States and Poland, June 3-15.

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