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Brian P. Laird, deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Future Plans Directorate, graduated from the Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program on May 21.

June 22, 2015

DLA Distributions Laird graduates from 2015 Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Brian P. Laird, deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Future Plans Directorate, graduated from the Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program on May 21.

Army Lt. Col Milton G. Kelly addresses the crowd gathered in the Texarkana College’s Truman Arnold Student Center for a Hail and Farewell ceremony June 11.

June 22, 2015

A community celebrates DLA Distribution’s incoming and outgoing leaders with Hail and Farewell

TEXARKANA, Texas — Friends, family, coworkers and local government officials gathered together inside the Texarkana College’s Truman Arnold Student Center for the Hail and Farewell ceremony of Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger and Army Lt. Col. Milton G. Kelly June 11. The ceremony was hosted by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce.

(From left) Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate, Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch and FEMA Deputy Administrator Joseph Nimmich meet June 12 at FEMA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Busch toured the agency’s 24/7 National Response Coordination Center, the focal point for national disaster coordination, where he learned firsthand about the support DLA provides to FEMA.

June 19, 2015

DLA director visits FEMA headquarters, discusses shared missions

Washington, D.C. — DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch met with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, FEMA Deputy Administrator Joseph Nimmich and Assistant Administrator for Logistics Jeffrey Dorko June 12 during a visit to FEMA headquarters in Washington.

Jimmie Rickey, acting operations division chief at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named DLA Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of this fiscal year.

June 19, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Rickey named DLA Employee of the Quarter

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Jimmie Rickey, acting operations division chief at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., was named DLA Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of this fiscal year.

Melissa Brand, an appellate review attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, describes types of discrimination during a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Month observance at the HQC June 17.

June 18, 2015

Fairness, respect focus of LGBT Pride Month event at HQC

Fort Belvoir, VA — Mutual respect and tolerance can eliminate barriers that keep lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender federal employees from giving their best, a guest speaker from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said during an LGBT Pride Month observance June 17 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Paul A. McMillan assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony June 18.

June 18, 2015

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes new director

MANAMA, Bahrain — Paul A. McMillan assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony June 18. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Julie M. Hunter has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

June 17, 2015

Hunter recognized for achievements as first commander of Bahrain distribution center

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Julie M. Hunter has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

Members of the DLA Distribution Operations Team San Joaquin Navy Reserve unit work in unison with DLA Distribution Expeditionary team members at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., during the Expeditionary Academy. The team is working together in constructing the air beam tent.

June 16, 2015

San Joaquin hosts Expeditionary Academy

SAN JOAQUIN, California — DLA Distribution Expeditionary team members at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., hosted a two-day Expeditionary Academy for the Distribution Operations Team San Joaquin Navy Reserve unit June 6 to provide hands-on training in assembling and building a deployable campus.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: DLA Distribution Team Performance of the Year in the medium category for 2014.

June 16, 2015

Red River MRAP team receives Global Distribution Excellence award

RED RIVER, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: DLA Distribution Team Performance of the Year in the medium category for 2014.

Quartermaster soldiers set up a fuel station in Camp Pendleton, Calif., as part of Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise 2014. QLLEX is a joint forces exercise that 64 units at eight locations across the continental U.S. will deliver more than 3.25 million gallons of petroleum and produce 479,000 gallons of water, designed to challenge and develop the battalion's staff military decision making skills. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro C. Canizales/Released)

June 16, 2015

Energy personnel support QLLEX

FORT MCCOY, Wisconsin — Defense Logistics Agency Energy personnel have deployed to multiple states in support of the Army’s annual bulk petroleum and bulk water exercise, June 7-20.