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Employee Spotlight recognizes Tiffani Perry.

May 12, 2023

RICHMOND, VA. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment cultural improvement team pose with supply chain leadership during their kick-off event May 11.
The CIT focuses on improving the climate and culture of the workforce by developing events and programs to enrich the workplace.

May 11, 2023

Construction and Equipment’s cultural improvement team hosts a sweet kick-off event

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment supply chain’s cultural improvement team hosted its first in-person event since the pandemic May 10.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia. DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Kishayra J. Lambert accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

May 11, 2023

DLA Troop Support wins inaugural Excellence in Government award

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the DLA Troop Support Equal Employment Opportunity Office and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) will host a program on, Wednesday May 10, 2023, from 1300-1400 in the Bldg 6 Auditorium. The Guest Speaker will be Mr. Cliff Akiyama, a licensed Pediatric Behavioral Specialist (LBS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who works with youth in the cross-sections of the juvenile justice and behavioral health systems. Mr. Akiyama also is a Commissioner on the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (MCAPAA), Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP), and Board Member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) where he previously served as the President of the chapter.

May 11, 2023

Local city official shares family history during DLA Troop Support’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Equal Employment Office held an event for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023 on May 10 in Philadelphia. 

An aerial view of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on an island in the middle of a small bay.

May 11, 2023

DLA Maritime Portsmouth’s strong safety culture results in ongoing milestone

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As of May 5, Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth has gone 14 months without a workplace injury.

a couple stand together in full Korean hanbok dress

May 11, 2023

DLA Energy Korea commander honors his heritage

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Korea Commander Army Lt. Col. Dennis Han's mother was forced to move south from their home in Seoul during the height of the Korean War. Han said the tales of his family’s struggles have shaped who he is today.

A man speaks at a podium. A row of military flags is behind him.

May 11, 2023

Small businesses are heartbeat of US economy, says DOD leader

RICHMOND, Va. — Recent data from the Defense Logistics Agency shows small business losses in the defense industrial base, there is positive news about the nation’s small businesses. Over the last two years, 10.5 million Americans applied to start small businesses and created 3.5 million jobs, which are record highs, said Farooq Mitha, director of the Defense Department’s Office of Small Business Programs.

A portrait of Alma Charles on a DLA emblem background

May 11, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Alma Charles

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alma Charles, the former division chief of DLA Aviation’s Aviation Commodities Division, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 10, 2023

Collaborating to bring WMS online

Battle Creek, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s transition to the Warehouse Management System is fully underway at DLA Disposition Services field sites worldwide as multiple parts of the agency work together to ensure its success.

May 10, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force director explores where reservists fit in global logistics environment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles, Defense Logistics Agency director of the Joint Reserve Force, visited DLA Distribution to gain insight into the overall DLA Distribution mission and learn where reservists fit into the scope of that mission.

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