Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

12/28/2021

Highly recognized leader and subject matter expert awarded DLA Aviation September Leadersh

Christy Crumpler, branch chief in the Industrial Plant Equipment Services Division in the Engineering Directorate at #DLAAviation in Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the DLA Aviation Leadership Award for September.

Christy Crumpler, branch chief in the Industrial Plant Equipment Services Division in the Engineering Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the DLA

12/28/2021

David Fansler (Security Civilian of the Year)
David Fansler from #DLADistribution Anniston, Alabama was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Security Civilian of the Year Award. David demonstrates professional expertise and well-oriented professional knowledge of security policies and regulations. He also demonstrates an exceptional mastery of professional security skills and develops the skill needed to maintain the highest standards of professional excellence. David communicates on a high professional level and shows concern about professional improvement and displays a strong, personal commitment to successfully completing all security requirements and keeps leadership fully informed of all security issues/concerns. Anniston Army Depot

David Fansler (Security Civilian of the Year)
David Fansler from #DLADistribution Anniston, Alabama was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Security Civilian of the Year Award. David demonstrates professional expertise and well-oriented professional knowledge of security policies and regulations. He also demonstrates an exceptional mastery of professional security skills and develops the skill needed to maintain the highest standards of professional excellence. David communicates on a high professional level and shows concern about professional improvement and displays a strong, personal commitment to successfully completing all security requirements and keeps leadership fully informed of all security issues/concerns. Anniston Army Depot

12/27/2021

San Joaquin’s Burke selected as Defense Logistics Agency Supervisory Police Officer of the

Lieutenant Cynthia Burke of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Supervisory Police Officer of the Year.

Lieutenant Cynthia Burke of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Supervisory Police Officer of the Year.

12/27/2021

DLA Distribution distributes 1 million COVID-19 vaccines

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved each vaccine, #DLADistribution workers were trained in the proper shipping techniques for each vaccine. #COVID19

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution shipped the 1 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to Defense Department employees Dec. 17, less than a year after the initial shipment Dec. 22, 2020.

12/27/2021

Perseverance helped Mid-America deliver excellence

Two of many success stories that stood out from the past year were the disposal of a crashed Air Force B-1 Lancer and bombing range support. #DLADispositionServices

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Mid-America region operates 16 sites in 12 states with approximately 200 people. When region Deputy Director Marc Wilson looks back at 2021, he said the

12/26/2021

Michael Wood (Patrick J. McCormick Excellence in Audit Readiness Award)
Michael Wood from #DLADistribution Anniston, Alabama, was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Patrick J. McCormick Excellence in Audit Readiness Award. Michael possesses all traits associated with excellence and demonstrates a commitment to continuously strengthen and refine professional effectiveness. He continuously strengthens and refines professional effectiveness and continuously strives for excellence by improving performance through audit readiness and continuous process improvements. David uses the synergistic power of team planning to achieve goals and excels in developing team momentum, enthusiasm, and pride to successfully complete all workload. He performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy and provides organizational support in many areas. Anniston Army Depot

Michael Wood (Patrick J. McCormick Excellence in Audit Readiness Award)
Michael Wood from #DLADistribution Anniston, Alabama, was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Patrick J. McCormick Excellence in Audit Readiness Award. Michael possesses all traits associated with excellence and demonstrates a commitment to continuously strengthen and refine professional effectiveness. He continuously strengthens and refines professional effectiveness and continuously strives for excellence by improving performance through audit readiness and continuous process improvements. David uses the synergistic power of team planning to achieve goals and excels in developing team momentum, enthusiasm, and pride to successfully complete all workload. He performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy and provides organizational support in many areas. Anniston Army Depot

12/26/2021

301 FW fabrication flight manufactures the mission to keep F-16s combat ready

Preventing damage is preferable and cheaper than fixing damage. The ASM team performs regular inspections to spot potential damage before it becomes an issue. Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 301st Fighter Wing website — Much like a car, military aircraft require regular maintenance, including replacing worn out or damaged parts.

12/26/2021

Fueling the force with POL

Although POL specializes in fuel distribution and quality, their job can hardly be described as simply refueling aircraft. Tyndall Air Force Base

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Tyndall Air Force Base website — The 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oil and lubricants flight is a key element in Tyndall’s

12/25/2021

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Legacy: Toys for Tots Across America

For over 70 years, every Marine Corps Reserve unit in the Marine Corps leads an annual Toys for Tots donation drive for their local communities, although any person or company can host a donation drive. Since its creation, the foundation has distributed 604 million toys to 272 million children in need. @U.S. Marine Corps

Every year, thousands of Marines, their families and local communities work together to spread holiday cheer to children in need through the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program. The

12/25/2021

Which one of you can name the gent who fueled the Lindbergh plane?
Who drove the truck, who held the hose, who checked the fuel’s octane?
#DLAEnergy

12/25/2021

From the DLA family to yours, wishing everyone a very happy holiday.

From the DLA family to yours, wishing everyone a very happy holiday.

12/24/2021

Official NORAD Santa Tracker

Its Christmas Eve. Do you know when Santa Claus will be at your home? Tune into NORAD Tracks Santa to find out where he is in real time. HO HO HO

Follow Santa Claus as he makes his magical journey around the world!

12/24/2021

Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) Volunteer, Island Liaison and Radio Operator Bruce Best, 36th Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Jeremy Sloane, and Larry Raigetal from Lamotrek, kick off OCD with the ceremonial box push at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam , Dec. 6. OCD, which began in 1952, is the Department of Defense’s longest running humanitarian-assistance mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Shaina O’Neal)

Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) Volunteer, Island Liaison and Radio Operator Bruce Best, 36th Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Jeremy Sloane, and Larry Raigetal from Lamotrek, kick off OCD with the ceremonial box push at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam , Dec. 6. OCD, which began in 1952, is the Department of Defense’s longest running humanitarian-assistance mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Shaina O’Neal)

12/24/2021

Troop Support delivers 187 tons of holiday foods for Christmas

#DLATroopSupport is providing 187 tons of holiday food, from the turkey and the trimmings down to the eggnog, to thousands of service men and women around the world for Christmas dinner – all without a sleigh.

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support started working in the spring to get thousands of pounds of turkey and the trimmings out to troops serving around the world this Christmas dinner.

12/24/2021

#FBF No white Christmas in Virginia this year. But in year's past, when DLA was known as Defense Supply Agency, the snow came down at its Headquarters in Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia. Today, DLA is headquartered Fort Belvoir Virginia. #DLA60thanniversary

#FBF No white Christmas in Virginia this year. But in year's past, when DLA was known as Defense Supply Agency, the snow came down at its Headquarters in Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia. Today, DLA is headquartered Fort Belvoir Virginia. #DLA60thanniversary

12/24/2021

Terry Nail (High Performing Leader of the Year Award)
Terry Nail from DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence High Performing Leader of the Year Award. Terry’s work ethic and drive to not only complete the mission, but he also motivates other team members to go above and beyond. He is a leader that will make sure that everything is done right and call you out on it if it’s not. Terry’s leadership skills are one of the main reasons the Vehicles and Artillery Division operates at such a high standard due to his extensive knowledge of combat vehicles and his ability to share that knowledge with his fellow teammates.

Terry Nail (High Performing Leader of the Year Award)
Terry Nail from DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence High Performing Leader of the Year Award. Terry’s work ethic and drive to not only complete the mission, but he also motivates other team members to go above and beyond. He is a leader that will make sure that everything is done right and call you out on it if it’s not. Terry’s leadership skills are one of the main reasons the Vehicles and Artillery Division operates at such a high standard due to his extensive knowledge of combat vehicles and his ability to share that knowledge with his fellow teammates.

12/23/2021

DLA Aviation employees come through in a big way for annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots dri

#DLAAviation at Jacksonville Commander Navy Commander Curtis Ceaser said, employees there outdid themselves this year, donating more than 1,000 toys and contributing another $250 in cash. Last year, those numbers were 290 toys and $217. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Remember how happy we were as kids, waking up on Christmas day and seeing bicycles, skateboards, doll babies, train sets and other toys underneath our Christmas trees?

12/23/2021

Unique turn-in items of 2021

American flag with 46 stars that was received at Joint Base Lewis-McChord , Washington. The origin of the flag is unknown but based off of the number of stars on the flag, it is between 109 and 114 years old. #DLADispositionServices

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services receives and processes the Defense Department’s surplus property, saving billions of taxpayer dollars since its inception in 1972. Throughout the years,

12/23/2021

This week the Defense Logistics Agency #DispositionServices in Battle Creek, Michigan, conducted two classes: Basic Material Handling Equipment and Demilitarization. Military and civilian students attached to Disposition Services but stationed at field sites across the country and as far away as Guam attended. Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon, front row center, took the opportunity to talk with the students and answer their questions.

This week the Defense Logistics Agency #DispositionServices in Battle Creek, Michigan, conducted two classes: Basic Material Handling Equipment and Demilitarization. Military and civilian students attached to Disposition Services but stationed at field sites across the country and as far away as Guam attended. Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon, front row center, took the opportunity to talk with the students and answer their questions.

12/23/2021

George Sanders (Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian of the Year)
George Sanders from #DLADistribution Anniston, Alabama was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian of the Year Award. George is an exceptional employee who is willing to take on any task he is asked to do. He demonstrates character and professionalism in all assigned work. Mr. Sanders has always been accountable and dependable, he worked first-hand with RTLS (Real Time Locator System) when implemented, and was proactive through its induction to now, following through on its’ removal from use. Mr. Sanders commitment is unparalleled to support the Warfighter. Anniston Army Depot

George Sanders (Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian of the Year)
George Sanders from #DLADistribution Anniston, Alabama was selected for the 2020 DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian of the Year Award. George is an exceptional employee who is willing to take on any task he is asked to do. He demonstrates character and professionalism in all assigned work. Mr. Sanders has always been accountable and dependable, he worked first-hand with RTLS (Real Time Locator System) when implemented, and was proactive through its induction to now, following through on its’ removal from use. Mr. Sanders commitment is unparalleled to support the Warfighter. Anniston Army Depot

12/22/2021

Congratulations to the new Supervisor of the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Branch Arnita Furgason, who took the oath of office with #DLADispositionServices Director Mike Cannon on December 14th at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Congratulations to the new Supervisor of the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Branch Arnita Furgason, who took the oath of office with #DLADispositionServices Director Mike Cannon on December 14th at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

12/22/2021

Meet Barbra Bull, a DLA Star! Barbra has almost 40 years of government service with DLA Disposition Services—that’s amazing! Her DLA career has taken Barbra to both Iraq and Afghanistan. She's always worked tirelessly to support the customer and has not met a challenge she could not conquer! Congratulations on your retirement from Federal Service!
#DLADispositionServices #DLAStar

Meet Barbra Bull, a DLA Star! Barbra has almost 40 years of government service with DLA Disposition Services—that’s amazing! Her DLA career has taken Barbra to both Iraq and Afghanistan. She's always worked tirelessly to support the customer and has not met a challenge she could not conquer! Congratulations on your retirement from Federal Service!
#DLADispositionServices #DLAStar

12/22/2021

DLA Disposition Services Central experiences a year of drastic change in 2021

Major facility upgrades, new site construction and perhaps most notably the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan are some of the events that took place throughout the Central Region last year. #DLADispositionServices

A look back at some of the events that took place throughout the Central Region last year including major facility upgrades, new site construction and perhaps most notably the withdrawal of U.S.

12/22/2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates more than five centuries of experience as 14 civilian employe

#DLATroopSupport Deputy Commander Richard Ellis thanked the new retirees and their families who attended in person or via video conferencing for their combined 532 years of service to the country.

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of 14 retiring civilian employees during a retirement ceremony Dec. 15.

12/21/2021

Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin Police Department named Outstanding Police Activity o

The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin Police Department was named the DLA Outstanding Police Activity of the Year. This is a back-to-back win for the department. #DLADistribution

The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin Police Department was named the DLA Outstanding Police Activity of the Year. This is a back-to-back win for the department.