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Mike Cannon behind podium with flags in background

Nov. 6, 2019

Marines celebrate 244th birthday in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — They may work for different parts of the Defense Logistics Agency now, but most of the attendees at the Nov. 5 ceremony in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Palm Garden Room all shared the same title – Marine. They assembled to celebrate the Marine Corps 244th birthday with a cake and the usual traditions.

Marine Brigadier General and Commandant’s Own Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps pictured.

Nov. 6, 2019

Marines celebrate 244 years of persistence

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Arthur Pasagian, commander, Marine Corps Systems Command reminded McNamara Headquarters Complex employees to recall the dedication of Marines past and present during the Marine Corps' 244th birthday celebration Nov. 5.

Customer Account Specialist Andrew Trask

Nov. 6, 2019

Energy’s Employee Spotlight: Andrew Trask

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A multifaceted fuel logistician, Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Andrew Trask has almost done it all.

Nov. 5, 2019

Fueling the fight

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Dover Air Force Base website —The mission of the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings at Dover Air Force Base is to provide worldwide rapid global airlift. The flying squadrons of Dover account for 20 percent of the nation’s outsized strategic airlift capability. Dover is also home to the largest aerial port in the Department of Defense.

Nov. 5, 2019

IT analyst learns software development, best practices at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington — Information Technology Project Analyst Rick Boesen appreciates taking on more leadership roles and learning from industry partners at Microsoft through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.

DLA Disposition Services Finance Director Isaac Stanley received his first sit-stand desk in June and said the work space flexibility has improved his posture and lessened back pain. Photo illustration.

Nov. 5, 2019

Ergonomics impacts workforce health

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chairborne Rangers take heart! Sit-stand desks offer a way to inject some extra movement to your daily office taskings.

Nov. 5, 2019

Installation management director retires with vision of an exciting future for DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Though he’s only been with DLA for less than three years, Holz has left an impression on everyone who has worked with him. In a letter presented to Holz on his last day in the office, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution, wrote “As you begin your well-deserved retirement, please take with you my best wishes for the future. You will be sorely missed by your supervisors, peers and friends at DLA Distribution.”

A person in a Marine uniform talks with a Civilian employee.

Nov. 5, 2019

Knowledge is power

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Nuhu Kashalla, a Property Disposal Service Representative with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services at Barstow, California, conducted a training session for customers at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, also known as 29 Palms.

Navy officials and civilians from DLA and the Navy meet during Navy/DLA Day.

Nov. 4, 2019

Navy, DLA officials discuss readiness, new Agency Synchronization Operations Center

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy and DLA leaders discussed cost transparency, material availability, forward stock positioning and DLA's ASOC mission during Navy/DLA Day.

Graphic with photos of various projects USACE supports with DLA's help.

Nov. 1, 2019

USACE, DLA discuss mutual goals, connectivity

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Discussions during the Oct. 31 USACE/DLA Partnership Day underscored the two organizations' overlapping missions and future customer support goals.