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Recycling program manager details Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s contribution to preserving the environment

Nov. 14, 2019

Recycling program manager details Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s contribution to preserving the environment

With 4,700 workers occupying 848 acres of land, DLA’s New Cumberland-based installation is the size of a small city. Inevitably, such a large population generates an equally large amount of waste. Rabuck says much of that waste is not only reusable, but some of it can sold in order to fund local jobs.

award winners pose with a plaque

Nov. 13, 2019

DoE recognizes employees for energy efficiency

WASHINGTON — For the third year in a row, DLA Energy employees were awarded Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their contributions in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of advanced and renewable energy technologies at federal facilities.

DLA Installation Management’s Lisa Grenon (center) is awarded a 2019 Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Service Award Nov. 8. Also pictured are DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon and Battle Creek Military Affairs Committee Chairman T.R. Shaw, U.S. Navy, retired.

Nov. 13, 2019

Four earn annual Battle Creek area awards

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Michigan-based warfighters and civil servants were recently honored by local organizations for their contributions to national defense.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Torres, 633rd Medical Group biomedical equipment technician, unscrews a panel on a vital signs monitor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Torres removed the panel so the motor could be repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)

Nov. 13, 2019

Behind the scenes in the hospital

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis website — When people think of hospitals many may think of doctors, nurses and beeping machines that take blood pressure and monitor vitals. However, what goes on behind the scenes is just as important.

DLA Aviation-Cherry Point leadership welcomes Marine Corps Logistics Command personnel to North Carolina for strategic engagements

Nov. 13, 2019

DLA Aviation-Cherry Point leadership welcomes Marine Corps Logistics Command personnel to North Carolina for strategic engagements

RICHMOND, VA — Personnel from Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, Georgia, and Barstow, California, traveled to Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina for a two-day workshop Oct. 23-24.

White blimp is filled with helium against a blue sky and clouds

Nov. 13, 2019

DLA: A lot going on below the surface

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Most people know the Defense Logistics Agency supports the nation’s warfighters with almost everything they need to execute their missions. What they may not know is that DLA performs about 90 unique roles and missions that go beyond what most would expect of the agency.

Distribution continues to “Show Some Love” with the annual kick off of the CFC Campaign

Nov. 13, 2019

Distribution continues to “Show Some Love” with the annual kick off of the CFC Campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Combined Federal Campaign 2019 kicks off at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution.

APS fielding

Nov. 12, 2019

Army Emphasizes Speed, Reliability of Medical Logistics

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Medical Logistics Command website — Gen. Gus Perna, commanding general of the Army Materiel Command, provided guidance to Army Medical Logistics Command leaders during a quarterly update briefing Nov. 6, 2019, held at Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) at Aberdeen Proving Ground in northeast Maryland.

Army Col. Matthew Voyles, DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain director, talks with students during a Veterans Day event at the Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Nov. 7, 2019 in Philadelphia.

Nov. 12, 2019

Military, veteran employees help students understand Veterans Day

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support military and veteran employees helped students at a local elementary school gain a deeper understanding of Veterans Day during an event Nov. 7.

woman facilitates panel discussion of four men and three women.

Nov. 12, 2019

DLA, industry share innovation, ideas

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA and industry research and development professionals gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to share innovative ideas during the annual DLA R&D Industry Day Nov. 7.