Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

01/29/2023

January is Awareness Month
Sometimes sharing is not caring. Giving information to people who don’t need it may impact your personal and professional life in the future.

01/28/2023

January is Awareness Month
The military practices OPSEC on a daily basis. If you want to protect your important information, maybe you should too.

01/28/2023

The Percy Jones Decade

The Percy Jones legacy was revived in 2003 when the building was renamed once again. This time to honor three patients from Percy Jones who, after the WWII went on to become Senators. Philip Hart of Michigan, Robert Dole of Kansas, and Daniel Inouye of Hawaii.

The Percy Jones Army Hospital only existed for 10 years, but its positive impact on the lives of wounded WWII and Korean Soldiers is undeniable.

01/28/2023

Management Systems team kicks off training in San Antonio, Texas. The site is the first of the Disposition Services locations to adopt the new software and will go live with the system at the end of the month. will help modernize our warehouse management, allowing staff to accomplish daily tasks more efficiently and allows for more easily auditable functions.

01/28/2023

673 Logistics Readiness Squadron/LGRV Keeps Vehicles Running

In addition to regular maintenance on government vehicles, flightline maintenance Airmen work during the summer to inspect, repair, and maintain de-icers, so when winter comes, the inclement weather doesn’t stop the mission.
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — The 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Flightline Maintenance Airmen keep flightline maintenance

01/28/2023

January is Awareness Month
Anything to effectively control or hide indicators and reduce the adversary’s ability to exploit a vulnerability should be considered a potential countermeasure, especially when you are the target.

01/27/2023

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Lowe

What do you like most about your job and why?
Every day is different and there’s always something new to learn. There’s always requests for different part numbers or changes to materials or the revisions, outlining requirements. Sometimes its fixing mistakes or others to add new aspects to the purchase order. Its exciting to see ways to do things that I hadn’t learned before and to see the types of changes being made.

Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

01/27/2023

Former DLA Director keynote speaker at Disposition Services’ MLK program

“It feels good to be back in Battle Creek, Michigan, and spending time with, what I believe to be, one of Defense Logistics Agency’s secret weapons,” former DLA Director and retired U. S. Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams said. Hampton University

In January, the nation honors the legacy and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office

01/27/2023

DLA Land and Maritime gives Ohio families in need a helping hand

The morning’s activity ties directly back to the mission. “Remember what we do – we serve, right? And that means our communities too.

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and members of her military workforce spent the morning of Jan. 18 handing out food to hundreds of needy families at

01/27/2023

Army Brig. Gen. Barbara Doornink, retired, was DLA Distribution’s 2nd commander from 1998-2000. Under Doornink’s leadership, DLA Distribution produced “A Joint Distribution Doctrine” which defined end-to-end distribution management. DLA Distribution honored Doornink by dedicating its executive conference room in her name, honoring her many achievements and contributions to the organization.

Doornink was inducted into the DLA in 2006.

https://www.dla.mil/About-DLA/History/DLA-Hall-of-Fame/-brig-gen-barbara-doornink

01/27/2023

January is Awareness Month
OPSEC countermeasures reduce the probability of the adversary observing indicators, exploiting vulnerabilities, analyzing the collected information, and taking detrimental action against critical missions and operations.

01/26/2023

Rev. Joel King shares message of unity at Land and Maritime’s Dr. Martin Luther King Day p

The Defense Federal Community came together at the Operations Center Auditorium on Jan. 18 to revisit the status of Dr. King’s dream and celebrate his legacy with special guest speaker the Reverend Joel L. King, Jr., representative for the State of Ohio on the National Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Advisory Committee and cousin of the late Dr. King.

Nearly sixty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. climbed the marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered the now famous words “I Have A Dream.”

01/26/2023

The West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, hosted a Military Appreciation Night Jan. 23, 2023, for Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna military and civilian employees and families. Moviegoers enjoyed visiting downtown New Cumberland and the refurbished West Shore Theatre, while watching, “A Man Called Otto” with fellow workers. A trailer for the new movie #80 for Brady" ran during the previews.
New Cumberland Mayor Thad Eisenhower welcomed the group to the downtown shortly before the movie began. West Shore Theatre New Cumberland PA New Cumberland VFW

01/26/2023

Troop Support expedites internal onboarding process through CPI project

The Organizational Alignment Division, Continuous Process Improvement and Pathways to Career Excellence teams partnered to expedite internal onboarding of entry-level personnel into their new permanent roles within the organization.

The DLA Troop Support Organizational Alignment Division, Continuous Process Improvement and Pathways to Career Excellence teams partnered to expedite internal onboarding of entry-level personnel into

01/26/2023

DLA leaders tour warfighter support sites in Hawaii, Guam

As INDOPACOM sets the theater to be ready for potential contingencies, it’s critical that DLA understands what our need and, more importantly, where it’s needed. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Anderson Air Force Base, Guam

DLA leaders toured agency and military service sites in Hawaii and Guam while meeting with senior leaders from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and its service components Jan. 9-12.

01/25/2023

January is OPSEC Awareness Month

The cycle includes identification of critical information, analysis of vulnerabilities, assessment of risk, application of countermeasures, analysis of threats, and the continuous assessment of how well you are protecting your information. Think. Protect. OPSEC.

01/25/2023

DLA Distribution commander visits DLA Distribution-Warner Robins

is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing and distributing material critical to achieving warfighter readiness and lethality. At Robins AFB, they oversee a major warehousing operation that serves both on-base and worldwide customers. Robins Air Force Base

Rear Adm. Grafton Chase Jr., Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander, performed a site visit to DLA Distribution-Warner Robins at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 12.

01/25/2023

DLA installation Management Susquehanna police officer donates time and creations to chari

Devlin Blackburn, a police officer for the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna, is a woodworker and designs multiple creations for the Chive Charities organization. Chive Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting underserved , military families, , and rare medical diagnoses with life-changing grants. MWR Susquehanna

Devlin Blackburn, a police officer for the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna, is also an accomplished artist who has been donating some of his creations to a nonprofit

01/25/2023

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office hosted a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program featuring a keynote address from former DLA Director, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Darrell K. Williams Jan. 23.

“Not only is this a celebration of the legacy of one of the most respected and influential people in American history, it is, as always, a call to action,” Williams said.

He took the helm of the agency in 2017 as the 19th director and the first Black person to hold the position in its 60 years of existence. His tenure started with disaster relief response for hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and ended with the national response to COVID-19. In 2020, he retired after 37 years in the U.S. Army and is now president of Hampton University

“I applaud DLA Disposition Services for hosting this event,” Williams said. “The crowd is present, both in this room and online, and your commitment to simply upholding the Golden Rule and treating people with dignity and respect, as part of what Dr. King would have called ‘the beloved community.’”

Group photo of DLA Disposition Services EEO team and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Williams after the program (left to right): Gail Mancewicz, Angela Tabron, former DLA Director, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, Arnita Furgason, Stacy Marsala and Renelle Hansen.

01/24/2023

Consider it done: DLA scraps aging train cars for Army

The work was conducted on site in Gimcheon over a four-day period. The local team previously processed 20 railcars in early 2021 and expects to receive another batch sometime in the next few months. U.S. Forces Korea .S. Army Materiel Support Command - Korea

Rail movement across the Korean peninsula has been vital for warfighter support there. DLA recently scrapped 1.6 million pounds of railcar, with more to come.

01/24/2023

Former Navy Supply Corps officer to become DLA’s newest SES

teven Kinskie, Defense Logistics Agency Operations’ executive director of plans, is was nducted into the Senior Executive Service Jan. 23.

A former Navy Supply Corps officer who spent the past 8-plus years helping shape the DLA's support to military and federal customers will become the agency's newest Senior Executive Service member

01/24/2023

DLA, USACE partnership blossoms over a decade

That has always been a staple in terms of this partnership, being able to anticipate support requirements and to execute in an expeditious manner. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters

The partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has blossomed into a productive one over the last decade.

01/24/2023

Guam, Marianas, on US Naval Base Guam , provides forward stock positioning and enhanced physical distribution services to the military community on Guam and customers in the INDO-PACIFIC theater. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
1st photo: Kristin French, DLA Logistics Operations Deputy Director, center, presents a coin to Victor San Gil, DLA Indo-Pacific Information Operations, Jan. 9, 2023, during a visit to DLA Distribution Guam. Debra Simpson, left, is the DLA Indo-Pacific Chief of Staff.
2nd Photo -- Kristin French, DLA Logistics Operations Deputy Director, second from left, presents a coin to David Palomo, DLA Distribution Guam deputy director, Jan. 9, 2023, during a visit to DLA Distribution Guam. Debra Simpson, left, is the DLA Indo-Pacific Chief of Staff, and Macy Ooka, far right, is the DLA Distribution Guam director.
3rd Photo -- Kristin French, DLA Logistics Operations Deputy Director, center, and Shawn Lennon, DLA Finance, right, talk with DLA Distribution Guam employees during a tour of the warehouse Jan. 9, 2023.

01/23/2023

DLA Energy employees learn about workers’ compensation

“Our goal is to facilitate returning the injured employee back to work. We are here to support you and help the employee work through the process.” U.S. Department of Labor

During a DLA Energy virtual Lunch & Learn on Jan. 17, employees learned more about workers' compensation from the DLA Injury Compensation Office.

01/23/2023

DLA, DSCA look to the future during foreign military sales summit

The ever-changing global political environment means the entities that serve the warfighter need to learn how to adapt, said Patrick Kelleher, DLA’s executive director of operations and sustainment. Fort Belvoir

Agility and auditability were among the themes discussed at the annual Defense Logistics Agency/Defense Security Cooperation Agency Foreign Military Sales Summit held Jan. 18-19 at DLA’s headquarters

01/23/2023

“Knowing that the work we are doing supports the entire nation is energizing and adds to the pride and purpose we have in supporting the warfighter on a daily basis.” Department of Health and Human Service

01/22/2023

South East Leadership Summit proves successful

During the two - day summit, participants had group discussions on operational best practices, common site issues, as well as transportation matters. The in-person environment allowed for an interactive experience as was echoed by participant Autray Humphrey who was attending his first leadership summit.

Members of the Disposition Services South East team held their annual leadership summit, discussing a variety of topics including best practices, operations and leadership techniques as well as

01/22/2023

Management Systems team kicks off training in San Antonio, Texas. The site is the first of the Disposition Services locations to adopt the new software and will go live with the system at the end of the month. will help modernize our warehouse management, allowing staff to accomplish daily tasks more efficiently and allows for more easily auditable functions.

01/22/2023

Gas and Go

Global reach is an important aspect of the U.S. military's warfighting ability, and aerial refueling helps to make global reach a reality. /

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles recently received fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

01/21/2023

Special Delivery

The USS NITZE DDG 94 receives supplies from the USNS Arctic during a replenishment in the Adriatic Sea, Jan. 6, 2023.

01/21/2023

The Southeast Regional in Anniston, Alabama concluded after Disposition Services team members from around the region came together and discussed operations, best practices, along with leadership techniques. The 2-day summit also included tours of the Anniston field site as well as the Odenville demilitarization contractor site. Anniston Army Depot

01/21/2023

Employee Spotlight: Ashley Nicholas

What do you like most about your job and why?
What I like most about my job is knowing that at the end of the day, my efforts have made a difference in supporting the warfighter, the mission, and the agency.

Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

01/21/2023

PaCE Spotlight: Kaveh Amirsolaimani

Compared to the other DLA agencies, it’s the best internship program out there because of its small size and know that you are very lucky to have been selected. Many apply, but few get selected. It’s like winning the lottery.

Kaveh Amirsolaimani, better known as Kevin Amir among his colleagues, is a Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Property Disposal Specialist within the Operations Receipt Branch. He began the

01/20/2023

DLA Energy leaders update workforce

Defense Logistics Agency Energy started the new year with an All Hands to update employees on team awards and recognition, key leadership moves, recent and upcoming events, and other important reminders. More than 520 joined virtually and over 180 people attended in person.

More than 520 joined virtually and over 180 people attended in person for the DLA Energy All Hands in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium Jan. 12.

01/20/2023

German military officials strengthen ties with DLA Aviation during visit to DSCR

Representatives from the German Liaison Office for Defense Materiel, based out of Reston, Virginia, traveled to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond on Defense Supply Center Richmond Virginia Jan. 10, 2022, to meet with a group of Aviation leaders. DLA Aviation Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli and Chris Davis, director, DLA Aviation Strategic Acquisition and Programs Directorate provided the Germans with a DLA operations and strategic overview. The German team gave the DLA Aviation team an overview of their government operations.

Representatives from the German Liaison Office for Defense Material (Bundeswehr), based out of Reston, Virginia, traveled to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond on Defense Supply Center

01/20/2023

DDXX in Afghanistan

Did you know that one way supported the Obama-era surge in was by establishing a second center in the country? DLA Distribution dispatched its expeditionary depot – DDXX – to Kandahar Airfield in Regional Command South so troops would not have to wait for supplies to travel halfway around the world. Deliveries began early 2011 and continued for six months, after which time transferred operations to a contractor. Because U.S. forces were building bases and outposts at the time, most items were Class IV.

01/20/2023

gives Ohio families in need a helping hand

Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and members of her military workforce spent the morning of Jan. 18 handing out food to hundreds of needy families at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective facility in Grove City, Ohio – one of the metropolitan area’s largest food banks. The volunteer event was spearheaded by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Joint Reserve Force Committee as a way to get involved and give back to the local community. Mid-Ohio Food Collective

01/19/2023

Troop Support employees celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

“Today we remember a great man and leader," said Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander. "Our Nation sets aside this day to recall the ethical and social advancements in our society that were spurred by one man in particular.”

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees celebrated the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during an event held on Jan. 17.

01/19/2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO KRISTEN HERSHBERGER

THE HQ PEER AWARD PROGRAM RECIPIENT FOR 1st QUARTER FY2023

Kristen is a team player and is always willing to go above and beyond to meet deadlines and provide extra support to J82 team members. During the past quarter, she has been a valuable asset not only to me as a new J82 employee learning the workload during fiscal year end but also in taking on additional responsibilities as we lost two team members that have not been replaced along with a third team member out on extended leave. In the past quarter, she completed the following tasks above and beyond her normal workload:

Completed consolidation of the FY22Q4 DLA DAR-Q response and submitted to OUSD prior to its due date

Wrote five Corrective Action Plans (CAP) that were unassigned due to the employee responsible leaving the agency or out on extended leave

Taught a new J82 employee the SOC 1 process and elevated any needs/issues

All the tasks mentioned above fall outside Kristen’s day to day responsibilities. She is willing to step in to provide help and training and complete tasks above her normal workload. We need more J8 employees like Kristen who are willing to go above and beyond to make the J8 organization a better place.

01/19/2023

The Future of Leadership – Presence with Purpose

I won’t rehash all the pros and cons of this migration to virtual (there are plenty in both categories), but I do think leaders at all levels need to come to grips with the reality that “workplace” means something different in a post-pandemic world. American University

By Brad Bunn, Senior Executive Service, Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director In almost any organization today, nothing inspires more conversation, emotion, and opinion-sharing than the notion of the “Future of Work.” Given that a huge portion of the federal workforce is comprised of knowledge ...