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Aug. 3, 2018

RED RIVER, Texas — The artistic works of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni are known throughout the world. However, on the horizon a bright young artist by the name of Lillian E. Allen arises.

Aug. 1, 2018

Logistics on location, everywhere you go

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency partners with military and civilian organizations around the world to sustain operations with critical supplies during war and peacetime. Below are summaries of videos demonstrating how DLA provided outstanding logistics support during two recent European exercises.

July 31, 2018

Yokosuka’s Kojima-san to retire after 35 years

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Akimasa Kojima will retire from federal service after more than 35 years of service, 19 of which have been with DLA Distribution, on Sept. 30, 2018.

July 30, 2018

DLA Distribution supports Army LRC initiatives

FORT CARSON, Colo. — DLA Distribution is working with DLA HQ, Army G4, Army Materiel Command and Army Sustainment Command on a Proof of Principle to reduce customer wait time and on-hand inventory costs for Army Installation Supply Support Activities at Fort Carson, Colorado, and Fort Drum, New York.

July 27, 2018

South Korea Ministry of Defense representatives visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Lifecycle Management Division Representatives of the South Korea Ministry of Defense was presented the DLA Distribution command brief and given a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania July 19.

July 26, 2018

Yokosuka distribution center hosts training event for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officers

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan provided a training engagement for 28 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officers on DLA business concepts and the distribution center operations during a visit to the distribution center on June 11.

Defense Logistics Agency Reservist, Navy Logistics Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Mary Larkin moves a 20’ container with a Rough Terrain Container Handler at the Distribution Depot at Powidz Air Base, Poland June 4 during Saber Strike 18. Saber Strike is an annual exercise conducted at various locations throughout Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with about 18,000 attendees from 19 different countries. This has been an annual exercise since 2010, however, it’s the first time DLA Reserve units have participated. (Photo by Navy Chief Petty Officer Michael Ruputz, Senior Enlisted Leader for DLA Expeditionary Distribution Support Unit Norfolk.)

July 25, 2018

DLA Reservists go to Poland for Saber Strike 18

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — Thirty one Defense Logistics Agency Reserve Sailors from Distribution Depot Norfolk, Va. and Distribution Depot Susquehanna, Pa. were sent to Poland May 3- June 21 to support and participate in Saber Strike 18.

July 25, 2018

DLA’s Information Operations CIO hosts town hall at DLA Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency’s Kathy Cutler, DLA Information Operations director, and chief information officer hosted an “Ask the CIO” Town Hall July 10 in the Gainey Auditorium at the DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 24, 2018

2018 Summerfest to feature Golden Knights, Dance Spectacular Productions among entertainment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On August 15, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna will host its annual Centennial Summerfest and Organization Day celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Edward S. Lord, bindery machine operator, DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia, is retiring after 40 years of government service.

July 23, 2018

DDRV team member retires after 40 years of service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Edward S. Lord worked as a bindery machine operator at DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia. After 40 years of government service, the Vietnam Veteran is retiring.

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