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Jan. 31, 2019

Richmond, Va. — From his first day as an intern nearly eight years ago, to today as Division Chief, Efrain ‘Ace’ Acevedo, Tactical Aviation Division, Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Huntsville, Alabama, has found numerous ways to better the lives of his co-workers and active duty service members.

A graphic of two men in suits standing on an oversize keyboard with a robot hand approaching, accompanied by the text Robotic Process Automation: Accomplishing computer-based activities with bots that mimic human action

Jan. 31, 2019

The BOTS are coming

Computer-programmed Robotic Process Automation, or BOTS, can be developed to perform routine tasks done by humans and eliminate repetitive, manual data-entry tasks. DLA Energy is in the forefront of employing this technology to improve the quality and increase productivity of routine automated processes.

It may be sunny, but it's still minus 25 degrees as Disposal Service Representative Rob De Long uses a Bobcat with a snow blower to clear snow from the truck scale.

Jan. 31, 2019

A cold day in New York

Ft. Drum, New York — A cold visitor from far north brought work to a halt at the DLA Disposition Services site in upstate New York.

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles director Air Force Col. Melvin Maxwell describes the end-to-end logistics process for C&T materiel to a group of officers from the Logistics Officer Association Pudgy Chapter from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Jan. 24, 2019 in Philadelphia.

Jan. 31, 2019

Troop Support hosts JBMDL Logistics Officers Association chapter

PHILADELPHIA — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted members of the Logistics Officer Association’s Pudgy Chapter from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to educate the members on its mission and warfighter impact during the visit Jan. 24 in Philadelphia. LOA members were provided an overview of DLA and DLA Troop Support, as well as detailed presentations from each of Troop Support’s five supply chains: Subsistence, Clothing and Textiles, Construction and Equipment, Medical and Industrial Hardware.

Jan. 31, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Executive Officer retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s executive officer, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Rex B. Burman, is retiring after 20 years of military service. During his retirement ceremony held here Jan. 9, Burman was presented the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, his retirement certificate, and the coveted DDSP Pallet award, recognizing

Jan. 30, 2019

Distribution team wins DLA Acquisition Excellence Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations team received the DLA Acquisition Excellence award during the agency’s 51st annual employee recognition ceremony held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 13. The team was recognized for its accomplishments in contracting for an emerging DLA requirement to

Jay Richards speaks with DLA Aviation senior leaders

Jan. 30, 2019

Aviation senior leaders discuss survey results with Denison expert, develop action plans

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s new culture champion, Cynthia Stinchcomb, hosted two days of collaboration between DLA Aviation senior leaders and Jay Richards, a founding member and senior consultant with Denison Consulting, Jan. 10 - 11 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Jan. 30, 2019

African-American leaders made history at DLA predecessor agency

As DLA prepares to observe Black History Month, it’s a fitting time to learn about African-American leaders who made history at the agency in its early years.

Army Col. Matthew Voyles, Medical supply chain director, left, talks with Dr. David Bobb, DHA pharmacy operations division chief, right, at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Jan. 24, 2019.

Jan. 29, 2019

Medical discusses pharmaceutical support with Defense Health Agency team

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain hosted a pharmacy operations team from the Defense Health Agency Jan. 24 to learn about pharmaceutical programs, capabilities and collaborative initiatives.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Senior Airman Cheyenne Smith, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service representative, checks the invoice numbers on an outgoing shipment at an undisclosed location, January 19. At its busiest, the 332 ELRS moves over 4,500 personnel and 5,000 short tons (10 million lbs.) of cargo every 3-months. (US Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

Jan. 29, 2019

Beneath the Skies: Logistics Readiness

Southwest Asia — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing website — The 332 ELRS is at the center of moving people and cargo. In addition to personnel and aircraft parts, they transport ammunition or other hazardous material, office equipment, different fuels, fitness equipment, and even vehicles. The system and mission readiness rely on everybody doing their job, on time and on point, to be successful.

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