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Active shooter training on DSCR

Feb. 24, 2023

Active shooter exercise on DSCR puts training to the test

RICHMOND, Va. — On an unseasonably warm February day in the Richmond, Virginia area, Kenya Blount, a resolution specialist within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Directorate’s Inventory Management Division, was going about her daily routine when things became very hectic.

A former military cargo truck painted red sits outside a tan building. The truck has no military markings but does have a water tank on its bed used to take water to fires.

Feb. 24, 2023

Custom apparatus ready to respond to fires and floods in Texas

Battle Creek, Mich. — A military cargo truck declared excess now serves Texas’ Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire as a multi-purpose response vehicle thanks to the DOD Firefighter Property Program and Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

DLA Land & Maritime commander visits DLA Distribution Europe

Feb. 24, 2023

DLA Land & Maritime commander visits DLA Distribution Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA senior enlisted leader, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 22.

Collage of 5 photos showing groups of people

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on transformational year

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on employees' dedication to adapting to the U.S. European Command’s “new-normal” in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine allied territory and the corresponding U.S. government response.

a group of people in front of flags

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA vice director gets energy, fuel briefing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, spent the day with the DLA Energy team for a “Deep Dive” conversation about fuel and other energy commodities that support the warfighter at the Kunkel Conference Room, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 21.

Security Council stood up at DLA Aviation at OKC.

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA at Oklahoma City employee-led safety council aims to reduce injuries

RICHMOND, Va. — Apple Incorporated Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook once offered this golden nugget of advice when it comes to making wise career choices. “Work takes on new meaning when you feel you are pointed in the right direction. Otherwise, it’s just a job, and life is too short for that.”

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor Waldemar J. Caro Acosta, Clothing and Textiles supply chain customer account specialist, on Feb. 22, 2023. The Clothing and Textiles supply chain provides clothing, textiles and equipment to U.S. service members, other federal agencies and partner nations.

Feb. 22, 2023

Waldemar Acosta retires from Troop Support after 20 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor Waldemar J. Caro Acosta, customer account specialist, on Feb. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia.

A graphic describing the elements of a new capability of an invoicing and agreements system.

Feb. 22, 2023

ServiceNow brings DLA financial agreement functions together

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new capability in ServiceNow will help streamline agreement processes and reporting requirements for interagency financial transactions at the Defense Logistics Agency.

DLA, Parker Aerospace cut ribbon for cost saving partnership

Feb. 22, 2023

DLA, Parker Aerospace cut ribbon for cost saving partnership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The ceremony on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, marks the third Defense Logistics Agency public private partnership between DLA and Parker Aerospace.

November EOM honorees are exemplary problem solvers

Feb. 22, 2023

November EOM honorees are exemplary problem solvers

Richmond, Va. — When issues arise, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation November 2022 Employees of the Month honorees George Patton and Candra Duffy have demonstrated their ability to bring quick, effective solutions to the table.