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George Kittle, left, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, poses for a photo with employees April Bendickson and Christopher Loyd at the 49ers Training Camp.

Aug. 9, 2023

Operation: Care and Comfort sends Defense Logistics Agency veterans to the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Veterans employed by Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, visited the San Francisco 49ers’ Training Camp Aug. 4 at Levi stadium in Santa Clara, California.

A jet gets ready for take off as an air traffic controller points the way

Aug. 9, 2023

New video highlights agency’s F-35 support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s role in sustaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the subject of a new video set to premiere noon Aug. 9.

Navy officers pass the Defense Logistics Agency colors in a change of command ceremony.

Aug. 8, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Bahrain

BAHRAIN, Southwest Asia — Navy Cmdr. John A. Olabode took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain from outgoing Navy Capt. Jeretta R. Dillon, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 8. Navy Capt. Marcus Jones, assistant chief of staff for logistics and infrastructure, with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, officiated the ceremony.

DLA Aviation and DLA Distribution at Tinker AFB swiftly respond to critical pin shortage, averting grounding of KC-135 and E-3 Fleet

Aug. 8, 2023

DLA Aviation and DLA Distribution at Tinker AFB swiftly respond to critical pin shortage, averting grounding of KC-135 and E-3 Fleet

Richmond, Va. — When the Air Force’s E-3 Sentry fleet at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma reported a defect in a critical aircraft component last year, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Distribution teams leapt into action.

A man gives a presentation to a room full of people.

Aug. 7, 2023

Hazardous Waste summit unites military disposal customers from across continents

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A multi-day topical deep dive between DOD’s hazardous waste disposal professionals in DLA and major commands in Europe and Africa may be the start of a valuable and recurring sync up.

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Aug. 7, 2023

Agency receives 9th meritorious unit award from DOD

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's support for the nation’s COVID-19 response, Afghanistan withdrawal and hurricane relief have earned the agency its ninth Joint Meritorious Unit Award.

Coworkers pose in a warehouse.

Aug. 4, 2023

Gimcheon material examiner nabs EOQ honors

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Employee of the Quarter Won Sok Chang likens his role in DLA to a process of perpetual discovery.

DLA Aviation officer wins prestigious award

Aug. 4, 2023

Navy Reserve officer receives prestigious award

RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Chen, executive officer for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Joint Reserve Force in Richmond, Virginia, was honored as one of five recipients to receive the calendar year 2022 Vice Adm. Robert F. Batchelder Award.

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Aug. 4, 2023

DLA results revealed for 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 92 percent of DLA employees who participated in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey agreed their work contributes to the common good, according to survey data.

A group of interns put food items inside a e-rations container on an assembly line in a warehouse.

Aug. 4, 2023

DDJC successfully hosts summer internship program

TRACY, CA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, successfully implemented a student summer internship at the DDJC installation that started Mar. 1.