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Sept. 10, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts Navy experts for modernization, capabilities discussion

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership hosted Eric Lind, executive director, Navy Regional Maintenance Center, and Cristina Covalt, director, Fleet Support Contracts Davison for Naval Sea Systems Command, for a discussion on current operational capabilities and future initiatives at their headquarters in New Cumberland Pennsylvania, August 27.

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Sept. 10, 2024

Music creates connection for the Defense Federal Choir

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About a dozen Defense Supply Center Columbus associates never let the pandemic stop them from singing. They hail from all over the installation and have one thing in common – they are all members of the Defense Federal Choir.

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Sept. 9, 2024

Troop Support’s inaugural leadership development series focuses on supply chain collaboration

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s inaugural Expeditionary Learning event took place on Sept. 4. Dr. Zach Zacharia, Director of the Lehigh Center for Supply Chain Research at the College of Business at Lehigh University presented to the group of supply chain and staff office leaders and supervisors.

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Sept. 9, 2024

PACE Spotlight: Ryan McMahon

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Ryan McMahon is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Program Group 46, which began in 2023. For his second year in the PACE Program, he will be placed at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Richmond, VA.

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Sept. 9, 2024

DLA support rep earns award for helping NAVCENT overcome contested logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA customer support representative in Bahrain is part of a group receiving the Adm. Stan Arthur Award for logistics and sustainment support.

Navy Reserve Unit Military Sealift Command Far East Detachment 101, out of St. Louis, pose in front of large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off pre-positioning ship USNS Watkins (T-AKR 315) prior to participation in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 2024 (UFS 24), at Pier 8, Busan, South Korea, Aug. 16. Exercise UFS 24 is a combined exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) with participation from United Nations Command Member State militaries as well as U.S. and ROK governmental agencies to fortify the combined defense posture and enhance response capabilities. (Photo by Cmdr. Hannah Shipp)

Sept. 7, 2024

MSC Reserve Sailors Participate in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

BUSAN, BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], South Korea — Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Military Sealift Command (MSC) reserve-component Sailors traveled to Pier 8, Busan, South Korea, and participated in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 2024, Aug. 19-29. Exercise UFS 24 is a combined exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Korea with participation from United Nations Command Member State militaries as well as U.S. and ROK governmental agencies to fortify the combined defense posture and enhance response capabilities. The annual exercise focused on a constant state of readiness and is defensive in nature.

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Sept. 5, 2024

Inspired to give: Troop Support employees donate school supplies

PHILADELPHIA — For the third year in a row, the generosity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce was on full display in support of the Fill-A-Backpack school supply drive held during the months of July and August.

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Sept. 5, 2024

Women’s Equality Day: Director of AFMETCAL speaks about solving the equity puzzle

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Air Force Metrology and Calibration Director Jill Watson offered a unique perspective on what equality means for women in federal service at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Women’s Equality Day program Aug. 28 at the Operations Center Auditorium.

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Sept. 5, 2024

DLA Distribution employee recognized for leadership, veteran support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Domon Barr, supply management specialist, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was awarded the Blacks in Government Military Meritorious Service Award during the BIG National President’s Reception in Tampa, Florida, Aug. 13.

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Sept. 5, 2024

DLA Concludes Successful Law Enforcement Support Seminar in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently concluded a successful Law Enforcement Support Office seminar in San Antonio, Texas. The conference drew state coordinators from 39 states and territories, underscoring the critical role of inter-agency collaboration and mandatory training in the effective management and accountability of excess military property.