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Navy Capt. Bob Schulof, Judge Advocate General's Corps with the Board of Correction of Naval Records, gives an ethics brief to participants of the Mid-Atlantic Norfolk Region Professional Development Symposium Aug. 6 at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. More than 100 junior officers attended the annual event to help familiarize and equip them with career and leadership tools.

Aug. 10, 2016

Supply Corps Officers hold annual Professional Development Syposium

The Mid-Atlantic Norfolk Region (RCC MA-NRK) Professional Development (PRODEV) Symposium took place August 6-7 at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Va., with more than 100 Navy Supply Corps (SC) officers in attendance.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, commander of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., tries his hand at the dunk tank during Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s National Night Out on Aug. 2.

Aug. 10, 2016

"Taking Safety to Victory Lane" at National Night Out

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Aug. 2, employees, installation residents, and community gathered for Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s annual National Night Out. This year’s theme, “Taking Safety to Victory Lane,” was presented through family-oriented activities with the goal of promoting community involvement in preventing crime and drug use, strengthening police and community relations, and encouraging neighborhood camaraderie.

Having a plan before an event happens can make all the difference.

Aug. 10, 2016

What to do in an active shooter event

With the increasing frequency of active shooter events, it's more critical than ever to know the most effective ways to react.

Crimson Smith has been selected as DLA Distribution Europe deputy commander.

Aug. 9, 2016

Europe distribution center to welcome new deputy

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Crimson R. Smith has been selected as deputy commander of DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander of USTRANSCOM, addresses board members.

Aug. 9, 2016

Distribution process owners define roles and responsibilities

The commander of U.S. Transportation Command, Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, hosted Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch as well as leaders from the military services, combatant commanders and other officials at an executive board meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex August 4.

Jared Vogt (left) and Fred Power cut out targets on a Document Services large 102-inch paper cutter.

Aug. 9, 2016

Document Services prints on target

When warfighters deploy to combat operations, they rely on skills honed by hours of practice using targets printed by Document Services.

Peshmerga soldiers prepare for an attack along the simulated front lines during training at the Menila Training Center in northern Iraq, July 26. DLA Troop Support Subsistence provided food to Peshmerga forces to support their efforts in the fight against ISIL.

Aug. 8, 2016

Subsistence supports Peshmerga forces fighting ISIL

PHILADELPHIA — The Subsistence supply chain is providing food to the Peshmerga forces. The Secretary of Defense said in April that up to $415 million would be allotted to support the Peshmerga, one of the most effective fighting forces against ISIL.

Joe Hodgson, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operation’s Bearings Division product specialist, saves the taxpayers $695,000 by recognizing that an automatically generated purchase order wasn’t needed.

Aug. 8, 2016

Aviation employee takes stewardship, accountability to heart

RICHMOND, Va. — Stewardship and accountability go hand-in-hand and Joe Hodgson takes it to heart in his daily job. Hodgson works for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operation’s Bearings Division and one of his tasks in his job as product specialist is to review potential bearing vendors.

John "Buck" Buchanan, front right, watches as members of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron use a forklift to load a piece of cargo at Travis Air Force Base. DLA’s Warfighter Support Representatives visited Buchanan and the 60th APS as part of WSR training at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.

Aug. 8, 2016

Distribution San Joaquin partners with DLA Warfighter Support Representatives to improve support to the Pacific

SAN JOAQUIN, California — A key factor in the success of any organization is communication. DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., understands this concept which is why it is partnering with Warfighter Support Representatives throughout DLA Pacific Command through the DLA Pacific Workforce Integration program.

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mike Dana (left), Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics clasps hands with DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch after signing the Performance Based Agreement 2016, which enhances the DLA/Marine Corps partnership over the next three years.

Aug. 8, 2016

Partnership is the goal at Marine Corps/DLA Day event

Senior logistics leaders in the Marine Corps and the Defense Logistics Agency met at the McNamara Headquarters Complex for the annual Marine Corps/DLA Day July 28.