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Nov. 2, 2018

F1 tornado touches down at Oklahoma City distribution center

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — On Tuesday, Oct. 9 at approximately 8:10 a.m. central time, an F1 tornado touched down in vicinity of DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma’s buildings 510 and 506. Personnel were directed to take shelter and command was able to obtain 100 percent accountability with zero injuries.

Former Walmart CEO Chris Sultemeier uses a hand gesture to make a point to DLA leaders during his presentation at the HQC McNamara Complex.

Nov. 1, 2018

Former retail leader teaches lessons in supply chain management

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — During an Oct. 30 professional-development session on supply-chain management at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams hosted Chris Sultemeier, former president and CEO of Walmart Transportation and later, executive vice president of logistics for Walmart Stores. Sultemeier relayed stories and advice from his 30-year career spanning military service and the private sector to leaders of DLA headquarters organizations and major subordinate commands.

Nov. 1, 2018

100 years of Warfighter Support: Remembering the 1301st Service Unit Reception Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Looking back at the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation’s 100-year history, there are many missions that took place that, although no longer active, were critical to the success of the Nation.

Nov. 1, 2018

HQC employees break a sweat in Monster Dash

About 100 McNamara Headquarters Complex employees earned the right to dip into the trick-or-treat bowl by burning extra calories during a 5K walk/run Oct. 31.

Oct. 31, 2018

Family Advocacy and MWR Susquehanna bring awareness to Domestic Violence with Run/Walk event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Family Advocacy Program and the MWR Susquehanna Sports and Fitness Department helped raise awareness of domestic violence by hosting a 5K Fun Run/1-Mile Walk here Oct. 17, at the Fitness Center.

Oct. 29, 2018

21st Theater Support Command Senior Enlisted Advisor visits DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Rocky Carr, visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania, Oct. 11. The purpose of his visit was to receive an orientation of DLA Distribution’s mission and function, tour the Eastern Distribution Center, receive operations briefings, and visit with personnel.

Oct. 26, 2018

Distribution tests out wireless technology

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Warehouse modernization is necessary in the logistics business. In order for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network to keep up with the Amazon’s of the world and remain cost effective, modern technologies must be introduced into the mix.

Donald Matre, motor vehicle operator for the Installation Management Division of DLA Installation Operations Richmond, Virginia, says the elk are extremely curious. In seasons past, Bellwood bulls have tangled their antlers in barbed wire and in one case gone toe-to-toe with a parked tractor; the tractor lost.

Oct. 26, 2018

The Elk of Defense Supply Center Richmond

For almost 80 years, Defense Supply Center Richmond has cared for a unique part of America’s natural heritage.

Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Subik, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Detachment 24, moves a fuel line toward a landing pad in order to start fueling a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a field test for an Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability system as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field.

Eric Deal of DLA Strategic Materials checks out a lens from Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. Germanium will be extracted from the lens and stockpiled until needed.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Strategic Materials Partners with Research and Development

DLA Strategic Materials partners with DLA Research and Development.

Operators use heavy equipment to load and transport millions of pounds of scrap material to heavy barges that will take it away for sorting and recycling in the city of Majuro in the Marshall Islands.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Disposition Services helps the Army remove mounds of scrap from a remote Pacific island

DLA Disposition Services helps remove mounds of scrap metal from Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific.

A National Stock Number is the official label applied to an item of supply that is repeatedly procured, stocked, stored, issued and used throughout the Federal Supply System.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA uses National Stock Numbers to manage supplies efficiently throughout their life cycles and drive competition.

Air Force Brig. Gen Linda Hurry, Commander, DLA Aviation

Oct. 26, 2018

A Conversation with ... Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry

The commander of DLA Aviation discusses the command’s recent achievements, her priorities for boosting warfighter support and the leadership lessons she’s gathered during her Air Force career.

DLA Troop Support and DLA Distribution employees work together to position packing kits for vehicle-mounted speakers for shipment from DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Oct. 26, 2018

Industrial Hardware team works with DLA Distribution to tackle suspended stock.

DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware team works with DLA Distribution to tackle suspended stock.

DLA Troop Support provides food, generators, other materials for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

Oct. 26, 2018

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Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were prepared for Hurricane Florence well in advance of it hitting the coast of the Carolinas Sept. 14