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May 31, 2019
Guam teammate provides choking first aid
Guam — As a teenager, Richard Santos had to help his choking father expel a pork chop piece at dinner. As an adult, he rushed to provide assistance to a colleague suddenly struggling to breathe at their office in May.
Two civilians honored at retirement ceremony for ‘exceptional service’
PHILADELPHIA — Friends, family and colleagues celebrated the careers of two Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support civilian employees during a retirement ceremony May 30.
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, Changes Command
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In an event held May 30 at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, the organization changed
May 30, 2019
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, Commander Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Jay Barnard, Commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna,
DSCC Pass and ID Team receive Rapids High Flyer Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DSCC Pass and ID RAPIDS team was recognized by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Personal Readiness for outstanding customer service. Sites were evaluated by the DMDC on their common access card success rate, user management maintenance and utilization.
Safety officials share tips for outdoor fun
Summer weather is here and with it comes the desire to spend hours outside. For hundreds of people, though, summer festivities will end badly because they failed to take proper safety precautions.
May 29, 2019
DLA Land and Maritime Commander discusses military commitment at Columbus Armed Forces Day Luncheon
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John Palmer provided guest remarks during the Columbus Armed Forces Day Luncheon hosted by Military Veterans Educational Foundation May 17. The event was held at the Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center.
AUSA LANPAC attendees learn about operational contracting support from DLA
Attendees of the 2019 Association of the United States Army’s LANPAC Symposium and Exposition, held in Honolulu May 21-23, learned about operational contracting support from the Defense Logistics Agency.
Land and Maritime team members visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A large group of team members from DLA Land and Maritime, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Eastern Distribution Center May 23.
May 28, 2019
Land and Maritime Commander hosts installation management director; discussions center on security enhancements
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John Palmer, hosted Gordon Hackett, director of Installation Management during a two day site visit to the Defense Supply Center Columbus May 21-22.
DSCC Installation CPR and AED Training Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The training and existence of voluntary First Response Team members lessens the impact of sudden cardiac arrest by supporting employee and worksite preparedness and response and optimizing a person’s chance for survival. Team members are volunteers, who are currently certified. Responsibilities include providing CPR, the use of an AED or Heimlich Maneuver for choking in an emergency situation to associates who are in need of assistance until emergency personnel arrive. Associates can register for a class by calling the Building 21 Health Clinic at 614-701-5104.
Distribution Aide-de-Camp promoted to Captain
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On May 14, surrounded by his wife and colleagues, Army 1st Lt. Tyler Hultgren, DLA Distribution aide-de-camp, was promoted to the rank of captain.
May 27, 2019
Susquehanna MWR kicks off Commander’s Cup with “Armed Forces Day” 5K Run/Walk
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and to kick off the 2019 Commander’s Cup Series, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted an “Armed Forces Day” 5K Fun Run/Walk May 16. Forty-four participants competed in the run/walk.
May 24, 2019
DLA Distribution Barstow welcomes new director
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew J. Balogh became director of DLA Distribution Barstow, California, May 24. DDBC stores over
May 23, 2019
Memorial Day: Remember, Honor
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Memorial Day honoring those who died in service to the Nation.
May 22, 2019
DLA’s mission evolves with DoD needs
The Defense Logistics Agency has grown in scope and responsibility since its founding in 1961. While need and proven capabilities have driven DLA to expand overseas, assume retail operations and serve as one of the nation’s go-to agencies in responses to natural disasters, not every mission the agency has acquired over its 58 years of existence remains with it.
Distribution Norfolk hosts U.S. Army Security Assistance Command team members
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command team members recently visited facilities at DLA Distribution
May 21, 2019
DSCC celebrated Police Week, honoring officers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every year DSCC participates in National Police Week with various observances and events on the installation in honor of the Police Officers who serve and protect the base. This year’s activities concluded with a cookout and the DSCC Police receiving a custom designed coin from the AFGE 1148 Union recognizing their efforts throughout the year for Police Week.
New G-Invoicing, cost transparency key topics at 12th Cost Summit
Demand planning, G-Invoicing and cost transparency were key topics of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 12th Cost Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 20.
Department of Defense heads of Supply and Logistics visit DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Department of Defense heads of Supply and Logistics across the services visited Naval Air Station,
May 20, 2019
Distribution Multicultural committee hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Headquarters employees and its Multicultural Committee, paid respect to Holocaust Remembrance Day April 30, with a presentation by Retired Pennsylvania Office of Administrative Law Judge Felix Thau and music by the Cedar Cliff High School choir. The theme of this year’s Days of Remembrance is “Learning from the Holocaust: Beyond Religious Boundaries.”
May 19, 2019
DLA assists U.S. Navy in reintroducing Union Jack flag on naval ships
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Returning to naval tradition, the Union Jack flag will replace the First Navy Jack flag which has been used on all naval vessels since 2002. The change will take place with morning colors on June 4. DLA has played a vital role in ensuring the maritime flags are on-hand and ready for the transition by gathering the information on the number of flags needed, working with the contractor to ensure production goals are met and the delivery of the flags.
Forward presence spotlight: Royal Cline
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Royal Cline is a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime customer service representative located in San Diego, California. Cline recently worked with his counterparts at DLA Troop Support to ensure Naval ships will receive the Union Jack flag to replace the current First Navy Jack flag (pictured) for the June 4 reintroduction date. Cline’s primary customer is the surface fleet but he also serves carriers, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, expeditionary units, shipyards and industrial sites in the Pacific Ocean area of operations.
Puget Sound focuses on reducing customer wait times, improves processes
BREMERTON, Wash. — Customers have been the focus for the past three years at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment. The DLA Maritime - Puget Shop Stores item managers have worked diligently to improve customer support by driving down the not-in-stock or empty bin rate, reducing the risk of costly work stoppages at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
New team, process improve material needs for Naval shipyard
BREMERTON, Wash. — DLA Maritime – Puget Sound is better equipped to assist its shipyard customers with their material needs after developing a new team. The first of its kind technical review team was established in October 2018 by DLA Maritime – Puget Sound Code PMBB. The group performs technical reviews of all incoming Job Material Lists to ensure completeness and accuracy before being passed to the credit card or purchasing departments. The ultimate goal is to have buy-ready procurement packages upon receipt by DLA.