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Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Andy Busch addresses representatives of the aviation industry at a Captains of Industry event Aug. 4.

Aug. 5, 2015

DLA, aviation industry focus on customer outcomes, innovation at Captains of Industry event

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The aviation industry’s expertise in continuous process improvement can help the Defense Logistics Agency move its focus from just parts to entire weapons systems, DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch said during a Captains of Industry event with companies such as General Electric and Boeing Aug. 4.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy’s Carmelo Rapisarda has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation award.

Aug. 4, 2015

Sigonella’s Rapisarda wins Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation award

SIGONELLA, Italy — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy’s Carmelo Rapisarda has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation award for his outstanding Distribution Standard System support.

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea Continuous Process Improvement Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence Award for DLA Distribution Team of the Year. The team mates and award recipients are Chong Kyu Hwang, Min Chong Yi and Hyon Yong O.

Aug. 4, 2015

DLA Distribution Korea’s Continuous Process Improvement Team receives Global Distribution Excellence Award: Team Performance of the Year Award

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea Continuous Process Improvement Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence Award for DLA Distribution Team of the Year.

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy's varsity offshore sailing team steer a Club FJ sailboat in Maryland's Severn River. DLA recently helped the academy donate 21 of the small watercraft to the SUNY Maritime Academy in New York City.

Aug. 4, 2015

DLA coordinates Naval Academy donation of sailing dinghy fleet

Annapolis, Maryland — The U.S. Naval Academy, founded in 1845 along the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland, teaches its students to turn chaos into order upon the waters.

DLA historians Harold Raugh (left) and Chrissie Reilly review a DLA Energy historical photo that was found in one of 23 archival boxes of photographs and negatives donated to the DLA archives. More than 6,000 historic photos and negatives documenting the evolution and development of the Defense Fuel Supply Center were given to the DLA archives.

Aug. 4, 2015

Historical DLA Energy photos added to DLA archives

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency historians received more than 6,000 historic photographs, negatives and 10 video tapes to add to the DLA history program during renovations to the DLA Energy Kunkel Conference Room.

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna was selected as one of five military bases to be awarded the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, the highest award for excellence among installations.

Aug. 3, 2015

Susquehanna installation wins CINC award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna was selected as one of five military bases to be awarded the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, the highest award for excellence among installations.

Melissa Wright, command support specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year award.

Aug. 3, 2015

Distribution HQ’s Wright wins Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Melissa Wright, command support specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year award for her administrative guidance and assistance to DLA Distribution headquarters staff, commanders, deputies and administrative personnel throughout DLA Distribution’s network of 24 distribution centers and detachments.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is using a 65-ton crane provided by DLA Troop Support Pacific for hydraulic hoist maintenance on lift gates at the Albeni Falls Dam in Idaho. The dam converts river water into hydroelectricity, reduces floods and provides recreational activities.

Aug. 3, 2015

Crane delivery helps lift support to USACE in Northwest

Albeni, Idaho — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Pacific recently provided the muscle for heavy lifting required to help maintain the Albeni Falls Dam in Idaho.