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American assault troops in a landing craft as it nears a beachhead in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. Smoke in background is Naval gunfire supporting the landing. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army Center of Military History)

June 6, 2018

DLA honors sacrifices made, victory won on D-Day

Seventy-four years ago today, American military forces, joined by their comrades in arms from Allied nations, began the final push to liberate Europe from Nazi oppression.

Chaplain's office

June 5, 2018

The Tactical Field Religious Support Kit increases 173rd FW chaplain's readiness

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 173rd Fighter Wing website — The 173rd Fighter Wing chaplain’s office recently received a Tactical Field Religious Support Kit (TFRSK), allowing them to respond to Airmen in field conditions.

Three military officers sit on a stage in high-back chairs listening to a speaker during a change of command ceremony.

June 5, 2018

DLA Energy Japan holds change of command ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Japan bid farewell to Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Campbell during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31.

Kristen Farrand, wife of retiring Army Col. Dale Farrand, speaks at his retirement ceremony May 31

June 5, 2018

Land and Maritime officer finishes Army career after 25 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Colleagues, friends and family members came together to honor the career of Army Col. Dale Farrand during a May 31 retirement ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

"Joy at Work" by Dennis W. Bakke

June 5, 2018

Joy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joy at work gives people the freedom to use their talents and skills for the benefit of society, without being crushed or controlled by autocratic supervisors or staff offices…People I have met—regardless of class, income, nationality, and education level—want a chance to make the most of their abilities to meet the needs of their families while doing something useful for society. -- Dennis W. Bakke

June 5, 2018

June New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime New Employee Orientation will take place in the Building 20 Buckeye Room June 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and June 21from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2018 May New Employee Orientation Group Photo

June 5, 2018

Spring brings new employees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — April showers bring May flowers, but in this case it brought nine new employees who attended the New Employee Orientation May 30 and 31, in the Building 20 Buckeye Room.

Hawaii Sailor recognized for outstanding volunteer service

June 5, 2018

Hawaii Sailor recognized for outstanding volunteer service

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A Defense Logistics Agency Sailor assigned to Land and Maritime’s Pearl Harbor detachment has received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for her volunteer service from February 2013 through April 2018.

Representatives of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, out of Natick, Massachusetts, had an array of combat helmets on display at the Pentagon, May 24 and 25, 2018, as part of a "Close Combat Lethality Tech Day." This helmet, a NSRDEC prototype, provides equal protection to earlier helmets but at less weight.

June 5, 2018

Army researching high-performance lightweight helmet

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — Researchers in Massachusetts are developing technology that may one day soon yield a lightweight combat helmet that provides more protection than anything ever fielded.

Wennblom takes command at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama

June 5, 2018

Wennblom takes command at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama

ANNISTON, Ala. — U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Martin E. Wennblom assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, in a June 5th ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution Commanding General, Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.