Agency Leaders Review DLA Land and Maritime Operations by Tony D’Elia DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs Office

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Vol. XVIIII, No. 2 Feb. 2, 2011 Agency leaders review DLA Land and Maritime operations By Tony D’Elia DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs Office

Army Brig. Gen. Darrell K. Williams and the rest of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership team held its semi-annual Primary Level Field Activity Review with DLA Director Vice Adm. Alan Thompson Jan. 19. The meeting was held via a video-teleconference. However, DLA Information Operations Director Ted Case made the trip to Columbus for the event, which is a means to show how well DLA Land and Maritime is supporting the director’s fiscal year guidance. The last review was (DLA photo by Chuck Morris) held in April. DLA Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Darrell Williams (left foreground) and other DLA Land and Maritime senior leaders participate After going over the April in a video teleconference with DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Alan Thompson and other DLA senior leaders Jan. 19. Numerous business topics were action items, officials from discussed during the VTC, which was conducted as Thompson’s semi-annual review meeting with DLA Land and Maritime. both Land and Maritime areas briefed the director nizations, reporting on in the areas of purchase installation sustainment also discussed various on the health of their orga- numbers and percentages requests, backorders, and improvements. They See Review on page 10 DFAS Columbus employee helps lead Ohio Naval Militia By Ens. Charles A. Dyer DFAS for the past 20 years. He Robert Gates for his service. The Naval Militia’s active mis- Ohio Naval Militia Public Affairs works in the Site Support Area as The Ohio Naval Militia is an sion is to patrol the government Office an office services assistant with organized, unarmed, all-volunteer impact area off Camp Perry, in the the EBIZ System. unit that has been serving the waters of Lake Erie. It is a live-fire The leadership team of the Ohio Jackson received the DFAS State of Ohio and the nation since area that requires keeping plea- Naval Militia includes a Defense Award for Humanitarian Service 1896. The unit serves under sure boaters and fishermen from Finance and Accounting Service in 1998 for saving a young Ohio’s Adjutant General and its entering. By patrolling the impact Columbus employee. woman’s life while on patrol on operational headquarters is at the area, the ONM provides support Capt. J. Frank Jackson, the Lake Erie. He has also received Camp Perry Training Site, just for the U.S. armed forces and militia’s vice commandant/chief of awards from President George W. outside of Port Clinton, Ohio, on Ohio National Guard, as well as staff, has been an employee of Bush and Secretary of Defense the shores of Lake Erie. See Naval Militia on page 12

In this issue

Acquisition Lima Co. New adjutant 3 roadshow 8 in Afghanistan 12 general

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NEWS BRIEFS Events planned to celebrate Black Mobile mammography History Month on DSCC installation unit to be at DSCC installation Several events are planned during On Feb. 17, an employee enhance- The OSU Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard the month of February to celebrate ment program on “Pathway to the SES” J. Solove Research Institute will conduct mammography Black History Month on the Defense will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the screenings on the DSCC installation Wednesday, Feb. 23, Supply Center Columbus installation. Building 20 auditorium. The event is During the month, artwork focusing open to all installation employees. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Screenings are available for DLA on the theme “African-Americans in The guest presenter is Lawrence N. organizations, DISA, and DFAS employees and tenants the Civil War” will be on display out- Self, director, Office of Equal Opportu- covered under the OSU medical contract for health ser- side the Building 20 cafeteria. The art- nity and Diversity Management for the vices through support agreements. The mobile unit will work is on loan from Milton Lewis, National Institute of Health and a be parked on the south side of Building 20. executive director of DLA Land and member of the Senior Executive Ser- Appointments can be scheduled in advance by calling Maritime Contracting and Acquisition vice. Attendees will have an opportuni- 614-293-4455 or -800-240-4477 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 Management. ty to learn how they can set their path p.m. Monday thru Friday. The cost of the service is $95, On Feb. 3, a soul food luncheon and to the senior executive level. which may be covered by health insurance. jazz presentation will be featured in More information is available by con- For more information, call Kara Mettille of the DLA the Building 20 cafeteria from 11 a.m. tacting Pam Baker at 614-692-6629, Installation Support at Columbus Environmental, Safety to 1 p.m. The event is open to all Sherry Thompson at 614-692-7695 or and Occupational Health Office at 614-692-3964. installation employees. the DLA Land and Maritime EEO The luncheon will feature guest chef Office at 614-692-7908. Pastor V. Golden from the Zion Cafete- The month wraps up with the ria and the jazz music will be provided African-American/Black History Pro- BITUARIES by the Ft. Hayes Jazz Band. The cost gram and Carter G. Woodson Award O for the luncheon will be $6.95 for one presentation ceremony, scheduled for entree with two sides and choice of 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Building 20 Frank W. Auld Maude (Aisha) bread and dessert. Extra sides will cost auditorium. The event is open to all $1. employees and the guest speaker will Frank W. Auld, 95, died Morris-Bondurant For more information on the lun- be Army Col. (P) Barrye L. Price, Com- Jan. 24 at his residence. Maude (Aisha) Morris- cheon, contact Maciola Newman, the mander, Eastern Sector U.S. Military Mr. Auld served 22 years of Bondurant, 63, of Colum- Defense Finance and Accounting Entrance Processing Command. active duty in the U.S. Air bus, died Jan. 23. Ms. Mor- Columbus African-American Employ- For more information on the event, Force and an additional 22 ris-Bondurant was retired ment Program coordinator, at 614-693- contact Gretchen Shivers at 614-692- years of civil service at from DSCC. 7275 or the DFAS EEO Office at 614- 6061 or the DLA Land and Maritime DCSC. 693-6648. EEO Office. Raymond M. Bame Richard Neu Richard Neu, 84, of Raymond M. Bame, 91, of Reynoldsburg, died Jan. 22 Bradenton, Fla., and at Mt. Carmel East Hospi- Columbus, Ohio, died Jan. tal. Mr. Neu was a U.S. 16. Mr. Bame was a U.S. Army veteran of World War Army veteran of World War II and later retired from II and retired from Newark Newark Air Force Base. Air Force Station, where he worked as an electrician on the Minuteman Missile. James F. Nietfeld James F. Nietfeld, 85, of Joanne Bullock Reynoldsburg, died Jan. 18. Mr. Nietfeld was a U.S. Joanne Bullock, 77, died Navy veteran of World War Jan. 19. Ms. Bullock was II and retired from DCSC, retired from DFAS Colum- where he was elected to bus. several union positions, including president of Betty L. Camp AFGE Local 1148. Betty L. Camp, 72, of Newark, died Jan. 14. Ms. Edwin E. Temple Camp was employed at Edwin E. Temple, 89, of Newark Air Force Base and Pickerington, died Jan. 21 DISCO, a former DSCC ten- at his residence. Mr. Tem- ant activity. ple served in the U.S. Army during World War II and (DLA photo by Mike Ward) Harry S. Goldstein was retired from DCSC. DLA associates gather donation for Army recruiters Harry S. Goldstein, 97, Melvin L. Tyler Army Lt. Col. Matthew Carran (left), commander of the Columbus Recruiting Battalion, located on the died Jan. 15. Mr. Goldstein DSCC installation, accepts a check for $600 from DLA Land Customer Operations associate Army was a veteran of World War Melvin L. Tyler, 69, died Maj. James Godfrey as Army Maj. Byron Brown, the Recruiting Battalion executive officer, looks on. II and retired as a federal Jan. 23. Mr. Tyler was a The donation went to helping 17 Army recruiters who were in need during the holiday season. The administrative law judge in retired U.S. Air Force veter- donation came from DLA Land and Maritime associates and from the DSCC men and women Thurs- the Social Security Admin- an and retired from DFAS day night bowling league at Holiday Lanes. In addition to this donation, DLA Land made a previous istration. after 20 years of service. donation of $320. the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 3 Acquisition executives discuss initiatives at roadshow By John Foreman DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs

DLA Land and Maritime played host to the second Defense Logis- tics Agency Acquisition Executives Roadshow Jan. 20, when more than 500 Land and Maritime employees, and many more on streaming video, got the chance to learn more about the various acquisition initiatives moving forward throughout the agency. The AE Roadshow was held in conjunction with the quarterly meeting of DLA’s senior acquisition board, which is comprised of agency senior acquisition executives and rotates through all of the procurement sites in DLA. The first (DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) AE Roadshow was held in Rich- DLA senior acquisition executives discussed procurement initiatives with the DLA Land and Maritime acquisition workforce Jan. 20 in the mond in November. Building 20 auditorium. Pictured are (from left) Kevin Ahern from DLA Energy, William Kenny from DLA Troop Support, DLA J-7 deputy Opening the general roadshow director James Barnard, DLA senior executive procurement officer Nancy Heimbaugh, Yvette Burke from DLA Aviation, Milton Lewis from session, Nancy Heimbaugh, DLA’s DLA Land and Maritime and Daniel Poling from DLA office of Counsel. senior procurement executive, told the audience, “It is a great opportu- going on, it’s just amazing when I done by great people,” he said. phia. nity to meet with all of you today. think about the one DLA enterprise “What we really need to emphasize “We run a lot of large contracts at The agency’s acquisition mission is and the very broad missions we in contracting is to try and keep Philadelphia and due to the nature huge. $38 billion dollars in sales a have in support of the warfighter,” things simple. Over the past 20 of our mission, a lot of them are year, 10,000 contracts a day, with Heimbaugh said. years we’ve had this best value global in nature with a lot of indus- more than 3,000 contracting pro- “I hope you will get the chance to concept and it’s worked great. But tries that are not typical defense fessionals supporting the warfight- see that same take-away as well, what we don’t want to do is to industries. We deal with the food er. That’s a lot of work being pro- and we want to share that with you make an acquisition so complicated industry, the medical industry, duced by a highly professional and answer questions you may in trying to make that best value pharmaceuticals, clothing and tex- workforce.” have from a contracting and acqui- decision.” tile and construction equipment - Heimbaugh said the roadshows sition perspective,” she added. Think about the requirements many of these are unique,” Kenny were created to provide the acquisi- The meetings between the senior and make sure each is in the solici- said. tion executives a means to get out leaders are an attempt to review tation and “always ask for the best “We run into a lot of challenges and meet the workforce and share and share the best practices of the price,” Barnard said. But remem- with rules such as the Berry and improve processes. enterprise to improve the procure- ber that acquisition oversight is Amendment that bars us from buy- “What we have decided to do is ment process. “It’s all about doing very important; don’t set yourself ing from anyone but U.S. compa- meet informally with the workforce our jobs better,” Heimbaugh said. up for failure, he added. nies,” he said. “In many ways, we at the various sites and share Following Heimbaugh’s initial “Communicate with headquarters have to deal with a very fragile thoughts and processes with the comments, her deputy, James on important decisions and make industrial base with changes every workforce,” Heimbaugh said. “We Barnard, told of the exciting work sure the acquisition team is year. In many cases, the winning or want to make this session as bene- and new programs DLA is promot- involved,” he said. losing of a contract means a factory ficial to you as it is for us. ing. Following Barnard, each senior might have to close somewhere in “You are going to hear today from Barnard told the audience a big executive discussed the acquisition this country. And that can be a the various executives about some part of his job is to help Heim- initiatives being brought forward at very difficult decision,” Kenny said. very interesting missions and baugh in the acquisition review their site. “When we talk about customers, processes going on throughout the cycle. He shared and provided his William Kenny, the senior acqui- we’re talking about numerous large agency. Every time I hear the advice in that regard. sition executive at DLA Troop Sup- and small locations throughout descriptions of all the different “By and large what I see through- port, told of the challenge of the Afghanistan. This is where a lot of challenges and initiatives that are out the agency is great work being troop support mission in Philadel- See Roadshow on page 15

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The federal benefit of the Webinar government has would be to have the par- Getting more women- set a goal of set- ticipants populate the DLA owned small businesses ting aside 5 per- Land and Maritime data- involved with the Defense cent of contracts base with their manufac- Logistics Agency was the for eligible busi- turing capabilities, so that goal of a Jan. 20 online nesses. the acquisition workforce Webinar in the DLA Land Hawthorne said would know that these and Maritime Small Busi- DLA Land and businesses are available to ness Office. Maritime already meet set-aside goals. The event was sponsored exceeds that Quite often, woman-owned by the U.S. Women’s goal, with the small businesses also Chamber of Commerce Land supply cross over to other socioe- and the Small Business chain awarding conomic categories, she Administration and 6.6 percent of its added. involved about 100 repre- contracts and the Also sitting in with sentatives from women- Maritime supply Hawthorne were Susan owned small businesses chain 12.7 per- Tinapple of the DLA Land interested in doing busi- cent of its con- and Maritime Procurement ness with the government. tracts to eligible Process Support Policy Vikki Hawthorne, acting businesses in fis- Office and Tom Pfenning director of the DLA Land cal 2009. of the Small Business and Maritime Small Busi- She also Office, who Hawthorne ness Office, said the goal informed the said would be involved in of the Webinar was to business repre- similar Webinars in the reach out to women- sentatives about future. owned small businesses, the quarterly Also planned are month- especially manufacturers, (DLA photo by Dan Bender) Training, Knowl- ly webinars targeting ser- who have the capability of Vikki Hawthorne, acting director of the DLA Land and Maritime Small Business edge and Oppor- vice disabled veteran- supporting America’s Office, participates in a Jan. 20 Webinar that was focused on reaching out to tunity seminars owned small businesses warfighters through con- women-owned small businesses, especially manufacturers, who have the capabili- held at DLA Land (SDVOSB) using the DLA tracts with DLA. ty of supporting America’s warfighters through contracts with DLA. and Maritime. Internet Bid Board Sys- “If you manufacture ship “If you’re inter- tem. The Ohio Procure- parts, electronics parts, partnering with you,” she She explained that a set- ested in doing ment Assistance Center valves, things like that, told the business repre- aside program for women- business with DLA, these network will be providing then we are interested in sentatives. owned small businesses is are a great way to find out the webinar capabilities about how to do that,” she associated with the said. “Stay connected to SDVOSB (DIBBS) webinar our resources because we initiative. The first one is will be posting information scheduled for Feb. 17 and to keep you updated.” every month except The Webinar included an December. introduction by Margot Hawthorne said she Dorfman, the chief execu- would like for the Small tive officer of the U.S. Business Office to partici- Women’s Chamber of pate in more Webinars in Commerce, and a briefing the future because they by Shannon Feucht, a provide a forum to reach a business development spe- wide audience at minimal cialist in the Columbus cost. office of the U.S. Small “This was a great oppor- Business Administration, tunity to begin a dialogue who provided an overview with potential suppliers on the regulations and eli- who may help us boost gibility requirements relat- our small business indus- ed to the woman-owned trial base to support the small business contracting warfighter,” she said.

(DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) Installation associates can Commander speaks at Martin Luther King breakfast call for weather information Associates on the status of the installation’s DLA Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Darrell K. Williams speaks at the 26th Annual Dr. Defense Supply Center operation. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast sponsored by the City of Columbus. The event, which is the Columbus installation are If the center’s operation largest community event honoring King observed in the United States, was held Jan. 17 at the Greater reminded to call 614-692- is impacted due to weath- Columbus Convention Center. Williams introduced himself to the Columbus community and also intro- 1800 in the event of er, an update will be duced the color guard prior to the Pledge of Allegiance. Among dignitaries present were U.S. Sen. Rob adverse weather condi- available at that number Portman (left) and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman (second from left). tions for updates on the by 4 a.m. the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 5 Management analyst selected DES-C Associate of the Month By Tony D’Elia dance software to become an alternate DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs time keeper for all DLA Installation Office Support Office at Columbus personnel, he was tasked to collect data in Brian Settlage, a management ana- response to a headquarters data call lyst in the Multimedia and Business on overtime analysis. Services Office, was recently honored Additionally, the Lima, Ohio, native with the Associate of the Month was responsible for gathering infor- Award for December from Defense mation from five functional offices in Logistics Agency Installation Support preparing the site director’s manage- at Columbus. ment internal control report. This “Brian possesses a keen under- involved analyzing previous year data standing for data reporting and has submission and comparing it to the initiative to take a task and follow requirements for the current fiscal through to completion,” said his year. Anticipating a short-fused sus- supervisor, Daniel L. Bell. “He is com- pense date from DLA headquarters, mitted to ensuring accuracy in all Settlage was the only DLA field site assignments and can quickly provide representative to meet the suspense recommendations for improvement.” and his report was used as a stan- Settlage came to the Defense Supply dard to be used by all the other DLA Center Columbus installation five sites. years ago after earning his bachelor’s In another project, Settlage consoli- degree in computer information sci- dated data from personnel rosters into ence from DeVry University. He fin- one Consolidated Personnel Vacancy ished the four-year program in three. Report, which eliminated the need to Settlage recently analyzed data and maintain another monthly report. provided numerous reports to satisfy Most importantly, the document (DLA photo by Chuck Morris) a DLA headquarters requirement. allows supervisors and DLA leader- Brian Settlage (left), a management analyst in the Multimedia and Business Ser- Shortly after obtaining administrator ship the ability to monitor vacancies vices Office, receives the DLA Installation Support at Columbus Associate of the access to the EAGLE time and atten- as well as anticipated vacancies. Month award for December from DES-C site director Kenny Youn. Hispanic Employment Program recognizes associates for support By Mislín A. Pérez-Fernández Strategic Programs Directorate

The Hispanic Employ- ment Program at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime held its annual recognition event Dec. 15 to recognize the outstanding work of some of its commit- tee members and other DLA (HEP photo) employees. Aaron Walker received a certifi- This program is an inte- cate of appreciation for his contri- gral part of the Equal butions to the Hispanic Employ- Employment Opportunity ment Program in 2010. Office under the authority of Executive Order 11478 (DLA photo by Chuck Morris) diversity. (1969). Some of the HEP DLA Land and Maritime associates were recognized with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions Palmer recalled earlier goals are to ensure that to the Hispanic Employment Program in 2010. Pictured are (back row from left) Frances Quinones (HEPC), years when minorities did Hispanics have an equal Geraldo Davila, John Nazario, Charles Palmer, Francisco Cruz and HEP manager Maria Castillo; and (seated not have the same rights opportunity to compete in from left) Yirha Torres-Cruz, Shaelene Seda Vargas, Mariflor De La Cruz Villalba and Mislin Perez-Fernandez. before the Civil Rights all aspects of federal Not available for the photo were Ana Paez-Vallejo, Luna Velez and Aaron Walker. Amendment changed the employment, address the situation and provided a under representation of The HEP has two award res-Cruz, Luna Vélez and the acting Hispanic more positive scenario for Hispanics, eliminate dis- categories: Outstanding Aaron Walker. Also, Héctor Employment Coordinator, minorities. However, there criminatory barriers, moni- Support and Dedication, Rivera received a special and the concurrence of the are some challenges that tor merit promotions. and Valuable Contributions recognition in appreciation Equal Employment Oppor- still remain that minority During this event, a total and Dedication. In the first for his military service. tunity Office. groups need to address, he of 10 DLA associates were category, the recipients All the recipients were DLA Land and Maritime said. presented with award cer- were Geraldo Dávila, Mari- recognized based on their EEO Office manager Anyone who would like tificates. These individuals, flor De La Cruz Villalba, individual participation in Charles E. Palmer congrat- more information on the nine from DLA Land and John Nazario, Ana Paez- HEP events during 2010, ulated all the recipients. He Hispanic Employment Pro- Maritime and one from DLA Vallejo, Mislín Pérez-Fer- along with the recommen- explained the mission of the gram can call HEP manager Information Operations, nández and Shaelene Seda dations of the Hispanic EEO Office and how DLA is María Castillo Buch at 614- were selected due to their Vargas. In the second cate- Employment Program man- engaging its associates to 69 2-9704 or HEP coordi- hard work and dedication gory, the recipients were ager, the Hispanic Employ- participate in activities nator Frances Quiñones at to the program. Francisco Cruz, Yirha Tor- ment Program coordinator, related to inclusion and 614-692-7908. 6 the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 Arsenal representatives tell how they can support DLA’s mission By Tony D’Elia quality and sustain- DLA Land and Maritime ability. Public Affairs Office Today, RIA provides manufacturing, Rock Island Arsenal and logistics and base Defense Logistics Agency support services for Land and Maritime have at the armed forces. It least one thing in common, has the only active according to RIA’s 46th U.S. Army foundry, commander, Army Col. and manufactures James O. Fly Jr. ordnance and equip- “We all share a common ment, including goal, which is readiness of artillery, gun the warfighter,” Fly told mounts, recoil mech- leaders Jan. 21 in the Com- anisms, small arms, mand Conference Room. aircraft weapons “We need to learn how we sub-systems, can better support you,” grenade launchers, said Fly, who described to weapons simulators Land and Maritime leader- and a host of associ- ship the many capabilities ated components. that could support the orga- Some of the arse- nization’s needs. nal’s most successful The Illinois arsenal, which products include the dates back to pre-Civil War M198 and M119 years, is the only multi-pur- towed howitzers, and pose and vertically integrat- the M1A1 gun ed metal manufacturer in mount. About 250 (DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) the Defense Department. military personnel Army Col. James O. Fly Jr. addresses DLA Land and Maritime associates Jan. 20 in the Building 20 Buckeye Room The Rock Island Arsenal and 6,000 civilians while giving a presentation on the capabilities of his Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. Joint Manufacturing and work there. The center provides manufacturing, logistics and base support services for the armed forces. It has the only active U.S. Technology Center possess- RIA provides DLA Army foundry, and manufactures ordnance and equipment, including artillery, gun mounts, recoil mechanisms, small es unique technical exper- customers with sev- arms, aircraft weapons sub-systems, grenade launchers, weapons simulators and a host of associated components. tise and equipment to man- eral items, including ufacture products high in small arms parts, armor and MRAP parts. Fly said deputy commander Ed areas of vibration, oil and that DLA was a “priority tar- McCarty. He also told of lubrication, radiological, get” of the arsenal and that some of the capabilities of mechanical/metallurgical, he would like to make it the Army’s oldest arsenal. nondestructive, environ- easier for DLA buyers to Said DLA Land and Mar- mental chamber, and rub- find more opportunities. itime deputy commander ber, plastic and fibrous Also visiting was U.S. James McClaugherty during materials. Army Watervliet Arsenal briefings on how his organi- The Arsenal’s state-of-the- zation does business, “We’re art facilities house the looking for every way we Department of Defense’s can to help satisfy the cus- only general-purpose metal tomer.” manufacturing complex. In the manufacture of Production can be from raw weapons and weapon com- material to final product, ponents, every phase of including systems integra- development and production tion and simulated testing. is available at Rock Island Rock Island Arsenal is also from prototype to full-scale the only domestic producer production of major items, of the hydro-pneumatic spare parts, and repair recoil mechanisms used in items. RIA’s capabilities all modern artillery and gun include tool, die and gauge systems. manufacturing, precision Fly is one of about 250 investment castings, military who work with foundry, heat treating, pro- some 6,000 civilians at totype, gear manufacturing, Rock Island (about 1,800 of forgings, spring manufac- those are assigned to the ture, machining, plate and Joint Manufacturing and sheet metal, blasting, rub- Technology Center.). Fly ber and plastic molding, enlisted in the Army welding and surface finish- Reserve in 1982 and was ing. RIA’s laboratory, testing commissioned in 1986 fol- and inspection capabilities lowing his graduation from include chemical analysis, a the University of Washing- weapons testing complex, ton. He served with the 1st coordinate measuring Armored Division in Desert machines, test and mea- Storm, and the 1st and 3rd surement equipment cali- Corps Support commands bration, and testing in the in Operation Iraqi Freedom. the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 7 Associates tackle No. 1 fear during Toastmasters event By Dan Bender strengthen their speaking DLA Land and Maritime and leadership skills and Public Affairs Office gives them confidence in interacting with others. Several associates took McClaugherty said he on the No. 1 fear people believes public speaking is have and gave a short “the engine of leadership” speech in front of a crowd and is one of the attributes during a Jan. 18 open that separates leaders house sponsored by the from followers. Good pub- Defense Supply Center lic speaking skills enable Columbus Toastmasters leaders to motivate others, club. he added. The associates volun- Before concluding, he teered during the “Table offered two bits of advice, Topics” portion of the the first being that “brevity meeting, during which is often the best option.” speakers pulled a slip of He also said Nike’s slo- paper from a bag and gave gan of “Just Do It” is the a one- to two-minute talk best and only way to over- on the subject listed on come the fear of public the paper. speaking. Although public Alita Kay of Defense speaking can be uncom- Logistics Agency Finance fortable at times, everyone (DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) Office was voted by those gets better at it with prac- (DLA photo by Dan Bender) DSCC Toastmasters Club president Tammy in attendance as the best tice, he stated. DLA Finance associate Alita Kay holds the trophy she won Solt talks about the benefits of being a Toast- “Table Topics” speaker Also during the meeting, after receiving the most votes for giving the best “Table Top- masters member during the club’s open after a brief talk about her club member and Maritime ics” speech during the open house. She spoke about her house event. About 40 people were in atten- favorite winter sport. Supplier Operations asso- love of ice hockey. dance. Shaun Sehgal, an associ- ciate Tom Collins gave a ate in Land Supplier Oper- five-minute speech on ations, was voted runner- “Make It Matter,” while up for his response to a club member and DFAS question about persuading Columbus employee Joe listeners how exercise can Hrabak gave an eight- be fun. minute speech on “Share The event also featured Your Passion.” Both DLA Land and Maritime focused on the importance Deputy Commander James of public speaking skills in McClaugherty, who spoke their lives. on “The Importance of DSCC Toastmasters Club Public Speaking Skills.” 3500 (A Group of Individu- He noted that public als Seeking Self Improve- speaking is by far the ment) is a command spon- biggest fear of most people. sored activity that helps He lauded Toastmasters as members develop their (DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) an organization that pro- public speaking and lead- DLA Land and Maritime Deputy Commander James McClaugherty speaks on “The Importance of Public vides a forum for people to ership skills. Speaking Skills” during a Jan. 19 open house event sponsored by the DSCC Toastmasters Club. Department of Defense official outlines pay freeze details By Karen Parrish “We value the contributions of “Not everything is covered by he said. “If you tell them the orga- American Forces Press Service our career federal employees, and statute,” he said, noting that nization has five or six goals, and we value their service to the heads of agencies have some they do a lot of heavy lifting to WASHINGTON, D.C. - Defense nation. Nothing has changed administrative discretion in some help you get to those goals, then I Department civilian employees there,” he said. From the time the dimensions of pay. But guidance think you should sit down as a affected by the federal pay freeze pay freeze was announced, Tam- on the pay freeze instructs agency leader and say, ‘We have to recog- for 2011 and 2012 will still have burrino added, the emphasis has heads to manage administrative nize that.’” the opportunity to receive perfor- been on ensuring all federal privileges the same way the presi- Most employees, he said, want mance awards, promotions and employees receive equal treat- dent treated general pay increases three things: clear guidance on normal longevity increases, a ment. in the executive order, he added. the management team’s priorities, senior defense official said. “Whether you’re the most junior “You should not use that privi- the tools and resources necessary Pasquale “Pat” M. Tamburrino civil servant on the first day of the lege to grant a pay raise,” he said. to complete their work, and Jr., deputy undersecretary of job or you’re a member of the Tamburrino said he encourages coaching and feedback. defense for civilian personnel poli- executive leadership team, it managers to use the tools that “Financial compensation is cy, told American Forces Press applies to you,” he said. Defense always have been available to important because it is; we all Service in a recent interview that leaders, he noted, have been “very them - and still are - to reward have financial obligations that senior leaders are working to clear” in directing that the freeze employees. have to be satisfied,” he said. “But ensure that employees are treated should affect all employees equal- “When it’s appropriate, you give what’s really important as well is fairly during the freeze. ly. somebody a performance award,” See Pay freeze on page 14 8 the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 Lima Co. Marines part of joint operation to flush out insurgents By Marine Corps Sgt. Deanne Hurla 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (FWD)

CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - U.K. and U.S. forces work together on a daily basis to accomplish the coalition mission. To demonstrate how these two forces successfully come together as a team, aviation and ground forces completed Operation Aero Hunter Jan. 13. The operation consisted of two phases. The first part was a patrol to flush insurgents out of a village; the second part was a series of snap vehicle check points along Route 1 near Forward Operating Base Ramrod, which is in West- ern Kandahar province. U.K. ground troops of (Photos by Marine Corps Sgt. Deanne Hurla) Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, board a EH101 Merlin with 1419 Flight The Royal Highland Squadron, Joint Aviation Group, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), along Route 1 in Western Kandahar province during joint Operation Aero Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, Hunter Jan. 13. Royal Regiment of Scot- land, also known as 2 our ability to go anywhere ly we will be able to put the plan right, everything sequence of events were Scots, patrolled a village we want, put guys on the together a (standard oper- will run smoothly and it finalized. with overwatch provided by ground and stop anyone we ating procedure) that will did.” This planning led to the a UH-1Y Huey and an AH- want with a snap VCP - it aid others with future mis- The Merlin crew met with successful completion of an 1W Super Cobra, both from is impressive,” said Capt. sions. the Marine ground and avi- incident-free operation. The Marine Light Attack Heli- Tom Duff, a Cobra pilot “All the units involved ation forces several times planning also provided the copter Squadron 169, 3rd with HMLA-169. “(Lima have completed similar to work out what each unit ground work needed to cre- Marine Aircraft Wing (For- Company) went to three missions before, which wanted and what each unit ate an SOP for units to use ward). separate places, which says helped,” Hearne continued. could provide. During these in future joint operations Marines from Lima Com- to the (insurgents) on the “Planning is the most meetings, the landing supporting the coalition pany, 3rd Battalion, 25th ground that we can go any- important thing. If you get zones and mission force mission. Marine Regiment, based in where we want, Columbus, Ohio, circled when we want.” overhead in an EH101 Mer- This is not the lin from 1419 Flight first Operation Squadron, Joint Aviation Aero Hunter; Group, 3rd MAW (Fwd), for however, it is the extra support as 2 Scots first time U.K. pushed through the village. and U.S. aviation During the first stage of and ground the mission, Lima Compa- assets have inte- ny Marines supported 2 grated for a mis- Scots as they patrolled and sion, explained were there to catch any U.K. Royal Air suspicious vehicles if they Force Sgt. Dan tried to leave the area, Allanson, a crew- explained 2nd Lt. John man from 1419 Howarth, a platoon com- Flight Squadron, mander with Lima Compa- JAG, 3rd MAW ny. (Fwd). During the second stage, “We have Lima Company Marines worked with U.S. landed and stopped six ground forces in cars along Route 1 at three the past, but this separate VCPs. Though the was the first with Marines didn’t find any- so much plan- thing suspicious in the ning,” said U.K. vehicles, they were able to Flight Lt. Patrick make the coalition pres- Hearne, a Merlin Sgt. Woods Pepperman, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 3rd Marine Aircraft ence known in the area pilot with 1419 Wing (Forward), watches for threats during joint Operation Aero Hunter in Western Kandahar province Jan. 13. The opera- and cause uncertainty for Flight Squadron. tion consisted of two phases. The first part was a patrol to flush insurgents out of a village; the second part was a series the insurgency. “It worked really of snap vehicle check points along Route 1. The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, con- “When you think about well and hopeful- ducted the patrol and Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conducted the VCPs. the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 9

(DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) Level I mentoring program participants gather for a photo after their Jan. 20 graduation ceremony in the Building 20 auditorium. Level I mentoring program participants complete learning experience By Jessica Budinsky Mentees were responsible for most in the workplace. The men- how to strike up a conversation DLA Human Resources Center meeting with their mentors regu- torship program provided mentees and, even more difficult, to keep larly to discuss both personal and with the tools to enhance their soft the conversation flowing, and to Level I mentoring program par- professional goals and aspirations. skills and provided ways on how to network. Another valuable lesson ticipants received their graduation Examples of goals range from lead- deal with workplace challenges. the mentees learned was how to certificates during a Jan. 20 cere- ership development, improving One of the workshops, entitled communicate with others and how mony in the Building 20 auditori- written and verbal communication “Speed Networking,” was particu- important relationship building is um. skills, interpersonal skills, increas- larly interesting for participants as to help make the right connections The graduates had spent the ing knowledge and understanding it followed the format of “speed that could potentially impact indi- previous 12 months learning “what of their organization, expanding dating.” vidual growth and career opportu- it takes to succeed” from their technical skills/awareness, and Mentors and mentees from the nities. mentors and workshop presenters. even advice about the organiza- Level I and Level II mentoring pro- After completing the mentorship A total of 32 Defense Logistics tion’s cultural norms. grams were introduced to each program, many mentors and Agency associates breathed a sigh Although mentoring might be other. They asked various ques- mentees built relationships that of relief after successfully complet- viewed as a one-way street, often tions for a defined period of time will continue to grow and develop ing the Level I program. Each year times the mentors also learn from and then as soon as the buzzer in the future. “One of the keys to DLA tenant associates have the mentees, making the relationship a sounded, mentees moved to the success is building a well-rounded opportunity to pair with a mentor two-way street. Mentees were next seat and on to the next net- network with others from all levels of their choice under the leader- challenged to face their fears and working connection. of your internal organization and ship of program manager Alessia step out of their comfort zones by Many of the mentees and men- external to your organization as Payne. exploring what challenges them tors learned a valuable lesson in well,” Payne said.

(DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) Level II mentees recognized at completion of nine-month program Participants in this year’s DLA Land and Maritime Level II Mentoring Program were recognized at a Dec. 13 ceremony in the Building 20 auditorium. The Level II Mentoring Program lasts nine months and is designed to develop and enhance leadership skills in the workforce for the organization’s future leaders. It is for associates in the GS 9-12 grade levels. The program began in 2002 and since that time, 293 associates have gone through the program, including this year’s 29 graduates. Mentors and mentees pictured on the stage at the end of the ceremony with DLA Land and Maritime director of contracting and acquisition management Milt Lewis (far left) and deputy commander James McClaugherty (far right) were Alicia Barrowman, Mitch Canty, Terry Bertiaux, Jerri Ann Brown, Robert Callahan, Matthew Cowden, David McGraw, Tiffany Cullens, Lisa Everett Robinson, Notasha Fant, Stephanie McCormick, Travis Fugate, Shawn Cody, Don Gillespie, Janice Harrell, Michael Lanning, Frank Koenig, David Loughman, John O’Keefe, Misty Melick, Kristin Stober, Robin Menafee, Linda Johnson, Angela Moore, Tanya Merritt, Diane Circle, George Peterson, James Crum, Jamie Pocatko, James Wagner, Stephen Finney, Lisa R. Robinson, Robert Heine, Abdouni Abdonasser, Sally Souvananvong, Marty Sass, Toye Thomas, Jonelle Lyons, Heidi Treadway, Joe Werstak, Linda McCarty and Angela Wood. 10 the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 ‘Deep Dive’ meeting at DLA focuses on MRAP support By Dianne Ryder at the McNamara Head- said. Deep Dive meeting in July. “Battle damage repair is DLA Strategic quarters Complex. The admiral noted that “I think we’ve identified the most important issue Communications The event included DLA is helping ensure the some new areas that we challenging us at this point senior leaders from the vehicles have an opera- need to partner in, and I’m in time,” Dreska said. “DLA FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Office of the Secretary of tional readiness rate at looking forward to hearing is preparing to send the Mine Resistance Ambush Defense, combatant com- higher than 90 percent in from the services how we’re fourth five-person team to Protected vehicles provide mands, military services Afghanistan and that working the battle handoff Afghanistan to exclusively the key troop-movement and DLA. exceptional support from between the joint program work MRAP support capability in Afghanistan, The agenda included a DLA Land and Maritime is office and the services,” issues.” and Defense Logistics review of various MRAP a factor in this. she said. Besides battle damage Agency and Defense support issues and a look “It’s almost a textbook The focus of the deep and loss, other briefings Department leaders are at how to ensure appropri- example of how to do it dive meetings is on the focused on MRAP opera- working constantly to ate organizations quickly right,” Thompson said. critical aspects of support tional performance, recov- ensure the vehicles are address deficiencies, DLA Army Lt. Gen. Kathleen to warfighters, said DLA ery capabilities in theater, performing as needed. Director Navy Vice Adm. Gainey, the Joint Staff’s MRAP program manager accountability and readi- Readiness for MRAPs and Alan Thompson said dur- director of logistics, said it John Dreska, who works ness, Marine Corps MRAP the lighter-weight MRAP ing a Jan. 12 Director’s was good to see progress for DLA Land and Mar- logistics, and the future of all-terrain vehicles remains Call. made since the most recent itime. MRAP Deep Dive meetings. high, but the challenge of “I know it will be a great sustainment is continual, discussion. I think both Principal Deputy Assistant DLA Headquarters (Logis- Secretary of Defense for tics Operations) and DLA Logistics and Materiel Land and Maritime deserve Readiness Alan Estevez tremendous credit for the said during a Jan. 13 really superb support we “MRAP Deep Dive” meeting provided for the MRAP,” he Snowy winter

(DLA photo by Teodora Mocanu) Army Lt. Gen. Kathleen Gainey, director for logistics, J4, the Joint Staff and DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Alan Thompson listen while Alan Estevez (center), principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for logistics and materiel readiness, addresses MRAP Deep Dive participants during the MRAP Deep Dive meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 13. Review Continued from page 1 warfighter supporting initiatives such with DLA Land and Maritime’s culture as developing better demand forecast- accomplishments, specifically with the ing, supply chain protection, and the recent Culture Academy sessions. progress of the next tires contract, “Frankly, you are all the model for which is due in September. the agency, and (there are) a lot of good Other areas of discussion were lessons here,” he said. weapon systems readiness, industrial He was particularly interested in the activities, resource management, numbers of employees able to take the human capital development, material training and asked for views on export- cost reduction and detachment integra- ing it to rest of DLA. tion. “There may be some advantages we Installation improvements ranged could leverage,” Thompson said. “I real- from the common roof, road and sewer ly think you’ve gone from local to repair to the completion of the Child national in organization, and that’s a Development Center expansion, which little bit more of a challenging.” will soon increase capacity to 286 chil- Thompson was also briefed on DLA dren. Land and Maritime’s Voluntary Protec- Thompson called accurate demand tion Program’s five-year recertification planning as the “Holy Grail,” but cau- and workforce development. The lead- tioned that compressing acquisition ers also shared information on progress time can be dangerous. in workforce development accomplish- (DLA photo by Tony D’Elia) “In our quest for speed we can’t be ments and DLA Land and Maritime’s The DLA Installation Support at Columbus primary snow removal inadvertently buying counterfeit or non- Counterfeit Material/Unauthorized team has been busy battling more than 20 inches of snow since conforming material,” he said. “Speed’s Product Substitution program, which mid-January using about 200 tons of road salt, 30 tons of ice melt, great but we got to do it right, too.” produced about 100 debarments last and 1,750 gallons of pre-treat brine solution. Thompson said he was impressed year. the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 11 DLA implements new eLearning policy for associates By Jonathan Stack employees to attend training is DLA Strategic Communications minimized. “(SkillSoft courses) take peo- Defense Logistics Agency ple’s work schedule into account Human Resources and DLA versus being tied to a classroom Training have implemented an on specific dates and times,” said enterprise-wide eLearning policy, Roger Lee, DLA Workforce Devel- offering employees more than opment Program & Policy Imple- 3,700 courses through the Skill- mentation Branch chief. Soft catalog in the DLA Learning DLA civilians and assigned mili- Management System. tary personnel can access Skill- The SkillSoft catalog of eLearn- Soft eLearning training and ing materials includes courses on record course completions information technology, logistics, through the DLA Learning Man- project management, leadership agement System. and other business-related sub- “In addition to the courses, jects. more than 16,000 books are The new policy requires employ- available through SkillSoft Books ees to search the SkillSoft catalog 24X7,” Mayfield said. and complete any appropriate The books offered feature topics courses as first preference for such as business skills, project training. management, human resources, “Adopting this policy is viewed team skills and technology in as a smart, efficient way to oper- business. An enterprise-wide eLearning policy now offers employees more than 3,700 courses ate by leveraging the SkillSoft “The books are available for through the SkillSoft catalog in the DLA Learning Management System. capabilities to deliver training to people to read and review and the desktop, whenever needed,” come at a cost savings,” Lee said. DLA Human Resources director flexibility in acquiring needed is already covered, there’s no stu- It is cheaper for employees to Brad Bunn said. competencies,” said Michele May- dent fee for each course, she use Books 24X7 than go to a If SkillSoft training is not avail- field, DLA Learning Management said. bookstore and buy what they are able in a particular discipline, or System program manager. SkillSoft courses cost less than looking for, he said. if further training is needed after There are no additional costs to $22 per user as compared to Information on how to identify completing online courses, alter- individual organizations and no hundreds of dollars spent to SkillSoft courses in the LMS and native training may then be per-course costs associated with bring training on-site or to send add them to a learning plan is requested, officials explained. this new policy. It’ll do away with employees off-site for training. available at “This came about as a cost-sav- travel and per diem costs, and Further savings are gained www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/lms/ ing initiative to allow for more because the cost of the contract because time away from work for InstSkillsoftCourses.pdf.

IT’SADATE February 2011 African American Heritage Month Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day Feb. 4 - American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Building 20, Pod C basement Feb. 12 - Abraham Lin- coln’s birthday Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day Feb. 18 - Armed Ser- vices Blood Program blood drive, 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Building 20, Pod C basement Feb. 21 - Presidents Day Holiday (DLA photo by Rachel Kocin) Feb. 22 - George Wash- ington’s birthday CFC workers recognized for effort on successful campaign Feb. 23 - Black History DLA Land and Maritime Chief of Staff Air Force Col. Dan Hicks (right) thanks organization directors and CFC captains and keyworkers for their Month celebraton and successful effort at a wrap-up luncheon held Jan. 14 in the Building 20 Buckeye Room. DLA associates pledged more than $377,000,well Carter G. Woodson surpassing the targeted goal of $350,000 for DLA Land and Maritime by 7.8 percent. Hicks also noted that payroll deductions were at a whop- awards presentation, ping 79 percent and the overall participation rate was at 45.2 percent. The various fundraisers brought in almost $18,400 for the CFC undesig- 1 p.m., Building 20 nated fund. Hicks also thanked Joyce Bryant, the DLA Land and Maritime CFC coordinator, for her effort to make the campaign a success. auditorium 12 the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 New Ohio adjutant general, assistants assume command From the Ohio National held numerous staff and Guard Public Affairs Office command positions throughout the organiza- Army Brig. Gen. Deborah tion. He is a command pilot A. Ashenhurst became with more than 3,000 flying Ohio’s new adjutant general hours, including 29 combat effective Jan. 10. missions in operations Pro- “I stand ready to serve vide Comfort, Northern you and the citizens of Ohio Watch and Southern Watch. with military forces trained As assistant adjutant gen- and prepared to support eral for Army, Harris is our fellow Ohioans in any responsible for establishing matter of safety and securi- policies, priorities and over- ty,” Ashenhurst said. sight for the readiness of As adjutant general, more than 11,400 soldiers. Ashenhurst will be respon- “Gen. Harris brings a sible for the operation of the wealth of knowledge, lead- Adjutant General’s Depart- ership and experience to ment and the military pre- Army Brig. Gen. Deborah A. Army Brig. Gen. (OH) John C. Har- Air Force Col. Mark E. Bartman is the position,” Ashenhurst paredness of the Ohio Army Ashenhurst is the Ohio Adjutant ris is the Assistant Adjutant Gen- the Assistant Adjutant General for said. “He has been pivotal National Guard, Ohio Air General. eral for Army for the Ohio Army Air and also serves as comman- in our success in making National Guard, Ohio Mili- National Guard. der of the Ohio Air National Guard. the Ohio Army National tary Reserve and Ohio Guard, and Ohio’s first Guard the most respected Naval Militia, totaling more female adjutant general. and Joint Task force Com- four flying wings and eight in the nation.” than 18,000 personnel. She is the 81st Ohio adju- mander Training Course, support units. Harris most recently “Being given the privilege tant general, and one of and decorated with multiple “Col. Bartman brings a served as the Ohio Army to command at the highest only two women serving as awards, including the wealth of knowledge, lead- National Guard chief of level is an honor bestowed adjutants general in the 54 Legion of Merit. ership and experience to staff, the adjutant general’s upon very few. I understand states and territories. Ashenhurst’s first deci- the position,” Ashenhurst principle assistant for the great responsibility I am “I stand as an example to sions were the selection of said. “He has been instru- directing, coordinating, undertaking, and I look for- the women in the Guard Col. Mark E. Bartman and mental in developing our supervising and training ward to serving the more and other male dominated Brig. Gen. (OH) John C. joint strategies and docu- the staff of the Ohio Army than 18,000 airmen and fields to show that they too Harris Jr. as assistant adju- ments, as well as those for National Guard. soldiers of our great organi- can be a leader of both men tants general for Air and the Ohio Air National Serving in the Ohio zation,” she said. and women; what I truly Army. Guard.” National Guard since 1981, Ashenhurst most recently hope to show is that leader- As assistant adjutant gen- Bartman most recently he has held numerous staff served as commander, 73rd ship is not gender-specific,” eral for Air and commander served as commander for and command positions Troop Command, a brigade- she said. for the Ohio Air National the 180th Fighter Wing in throughout the organiza- sized unit recently designat- Serving in the Ohio Guard, Bartman is respon- Toledo, Ohio, where he tion, including deputy chief ed as one of the first two National Guard since 1978, sible to the adjutant general ensures the wing is ready to of staff for personnel, com- Homeland Response Force she has held numerous for directing Air National deploy mission-ready war- mander of Task Force units in the nation. staff and command posi- Guard operations and riors and equipment and Lancer at Camp Bondsteel, Ashenhurst is the first tions throughout the orga- establishing policy to provide air defense. Serving Kosovo, and commander of female general officer for nization. She is a graduate ensure readiness for more in the Ohio Air National 2nd Squadron, 107th Cav- the Ohio Army National of the Army War College than 5,000 personnel in Guard since 1982, he has alry. Naval Militia Continued from page 1 other military units as they per- years. In 1974, former Lt. Gov. form weapons qualifications test- John W. Brown began the ing prior to deploying overseas to process of reactivating the Ohio fight the war on terrorism. Naval Militia, and on Nov. 1, The Ohio Naval Militia is com- 1977, the ONM was reactivated manded by Rear Adm. David E. with Brown as the first comman- Kissel of Mansfield, Ohio, who dant. was appointed by former Ohio Currently, seven states have Adjutant General Army Maj. Gen. active Naval Militia: Alaska, New Gregory Wayt in August 2010. It Jersey, New York, Ohio, South currently has less than 40 per- Carolina, Texas and Virginia. sonnel. The Ohio Naval Militia is always The Naval Militia traces its his- looking for motivated individuals tory back to the Revolutionary to join its ranks. Anyone between War, when various colonies the ages of 17 and 67 who wants formed their own navies. These to serve Ohio in an all-volunteer were used to keep order on the naval defense force can apply. waterfront and to defend coastal More information is available by areas. contacting the militia’s Recruiting (DFAS photo by Tom Casasanta) The Ohio Naval Militia was and Retention Office at 614-602- DFAS Columbus employee J. Frank Jackson is the vice commandant/chief of staff for the deactivated following World War 1220 or by visiting the website at Ohio Naval Militia, an organized, unarmed, all-volunteer unit that serves the State of Ohio II, and remained so for nearly 30 http://navalmilitia.ohio.gov. under the Adjutant General’s Office. Jackson has been an employee of DFAS for 20 years. the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 13

Crossword puzzle DSCC BOWLING LEAGUE STANDINGS LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER DSCC 3-man league standings Team Points Won-Lost Team Points Won-Lost Hustle & Flow 69-36 Strike 3 52-53 Bust ‘Em 68-37 Two + One 51-54 Night Shift 66-39 Hackers 3 51-54 N.T.R. 65-40 T.N.T. 51-54 Bob Hart’s Pro Shop 64-41 Pinbusters 50-55 Blues Brothers 59-46 Tailgaters 50-55 GRE-3 48.5-46-5 Three Aces 49-56 Originals 58-47 The Brier Patch 48.5-66.5 Snap Crackle Pop 57-48 Sm Med Lg 48-57 Somebody 56-49 Land Rollers 48-57 Going Postal 54-51 X-Men 43-62 Playboys 54-51 Mixers 41-64 WWJD 54-51 3 Stooges 38-67 Crown Sports Bar 52-53

Top scores through week of Jan. 20 (Week 15 of 24) Team Scratch Game: 1. Snap Crackle Pop (745); 2. X-Men (731); 3. Hackers 3(730) Team Scratch Series: 1. Snap Crackle Pop (2,077); 2. Bust ‘Em (2,027); 3. N.T.R. (1,974) Scratch Game: 1. Ray Griffith (300); 2. Allen Clark (296); 3. Jim Sapp (290) Scratch Series: 1. Ray Griffith (826); 2. Roy Whitehead (767); 3. Gary Fuller (750) Handicap Game: 1. Allen Clark, Jim Sapp and Sam Green (314); 2. Chuck Arata (307): 3. Ray Griffith, Norm Lance and Jimmy Tollerson (303) Handicap Series: 1. Ray Griffith (835); 2. Norm Lance (817); 3. Chuck Arata (815) Team Handicap Game: 1. Hackers 3 (835); 2. X-Men (805); 3. GRE-3 (801) Team Handicap Series: 1. GRE-3 (2,199); 2. Bust ‘Em (2,195); 3. Hackers 3 (2,191) Ladies Night Out Trio standings Team Points Won-Lost Team Points Won-Lost Twins Plus One 42-18 2 Seniors & Babe 29.5-30.5 Easy Does It 39-21 The Rivals 28-32 3WB 34-26 Faithful 3 27-33 Young Divas 33.5-26.5 Bob Hart’s Bowlers 26-34 Triple 3ers 33-27 2 Sassy 20-40 EZ Credit 31-29 Classic Trio 19-41

Top scores for week of Jan. 20 (Week 15 of 24) Team Scratch Game: 1. Easy Does It (618); 2. 3WB (592); 3. 2 Sassy (561) Team Scratch Series: 1. Easy Does It (1,644); 2. 3WB (1,612); 3. Twins Plus One (1,608) Team Handicap Game: 1. Easy Does It (722); 2. 2 Sassy (716); 3. 3WB (678) Team Handicap Series: 1. Easy Does It (1,956); 2. 2 Sassy (1,869); 3. Twins Plus One (1,868) Scratch Game: 1. Elaine Stevens (265); 2. Betty Nichols (226); 3. Pat Kendrick (221) Scratch Series: 1. Elaine Stevens (671); 2. Donna Mills (594); 3. Missy Collinsworth (590) Handicap Game: 1. Elaine Stevens (277); 2. Betty Nichols (268); 3. Edith Wooden (265) Handicap Series: 1. Elaine Stevens (707); 2. Jimmie Wattley (692); 3. Pat Kendrick (683) DLA director praises agency’s support of warfighters By Monique Randolph DLA employs 27,000 people, and nearly DLA Strategic Communications 400 are deployed to the U.S. Central Com- mand area of responsibility in support of Celebrity Cipher This is a busy but rewarding time to combat operations. work for the Defense Logistics Agency, the “I’ve had the opportunity to go and visit organization’s director said Dec. 3 at the with (our deployed members), and I can Association of the United States Army tell you they are very motivated; we hear Fairfax-Lee Chapter’s quarterly luncheon nothing but positive feedback from the in Springfield, Va. military units and customers they sup- The results of the agency’s efforts can be port,” he said. seen almost immediately in the support The agency recently stood up a new dis- DLA team members provide to warfighters tribution center in Kandahar, Afghanistan. in Iraq and Afghanistan, Navy Vice Adm. Inventory there is used to replenish sup- Previous solution: “PLANS TO PROTECT AIR AND Alan Thompson said. In his fiscal 2011 plies for troops on the ground, freeing up WATER, WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE ARE IN FACT Director’s Guidance, Thompson outlined 40 percent of airlift capacity to move high- PLANS TO PROTECT MAN.” - STEWART UDALL three strategic focus areas for the DLA er priority equipment and materials, (c) 2009 NEA, Inc. workforce, the first being Warfighter Sup- Thompson said. port Enhancement. See Thompson on page 14 14 the Columbus Federal Voice Feb. 2, 2011 Thompson Pay freeze Continued from page 13 Continued from page 7 Getting equipment and materials into pleased that nearly 76 percent of the (that) you want to tell “The president deter- Afghanistan is challenging due to the volume that has flowed from the north your employees, ‘You’re mined, based on the state terrain and lack of infrastructure, but has been DLA material. We’ve had a doing a really fine job.’” of the economy, that the Northern Distribution Network pro- very strong, vested interest in making President Barack Oba- those pay raises that are vides another ground transportation that work from the beginning.” ma announced his intent statutory in nature option, Thompson said. The NDN is a Thompson said DLA also plays an for a two-year pay freeze should not be granted network of supply routes that run from important role in Iraq, disposing of for federal civilian work- (during the two-year Western Europe to Afghanistan. North- nearly half a billion tons of unneeded ers Nov. 29. Congress freeze),” Tamburrino said. ern ground routes reduce dependency equipment and materials through dis- approved the proposal, According to the OPM on air transport and provide a safer posal sites in the country and in and Obama signed it into guidance, the freeze, alternative to ground transportation Kuwait since the troop drawdown law Dec. 22. which extends though through Pakistan. began. In addition, once the stay- The Office of Personnel Dec. 31, 2012, affects “(The NDN) has many different paths, behind force determination is made, Management issued a some 2 million federal and in fact, additional routes are being DLA will provide the full spectrum of memorandum Dec. 30 to civilian employees in worked all the time,” he said. “It support for those forces as well - from heads of executive depart- most pay systems: gener- includes both rail and truck routes, food to fuel to material support for ments and agencies, al schedule, executive and from a DLA perspective, we’re very vehicles and helicopters. This will likely detailing how the freeze schedule, senior executive include State applies to the federal service, senior foreign Department per- work force in accordance service, senior-level and sonnel who will with existing law and scientific, and profession- assist the Iraqi presidential guidance. al. Postal employees and government as The Defense Department military service members they assume issued guidance in line are not affected by the responsibility for with OPM’s the same day. freeze. the country’s “It’s a response to the However, OPM officials security, Thomp- difficulties the country is said, the pay freeze policy son said. facing, and I think what’s may not apply to any Staying ahead really good about it is increase that is required of the require- (that) it’s universal,” Tam- by a collective bargaining ments means burrino said. “You have to agreement that has ensuring deployed have a very clear under- already been executed. troops have what standing of what’s in and Except for minor they need when what’s out, because that’s instances in Alaska, they need it, he what affects employees.” Hawaii and other nonfor- said. The freeze covers what eign areas, locality pay “If DLA stocks have traditionally been also is frozen, Tamburri- out on certain known as general pay no said. items, it could increases, he said, which “I think everybody rec- certainly risk normally take effect each ognizes (the pay freeze) lives, if not risk January and consist of a was a really difficult deci- success in a mili- combination of base pay sion,” he said. “I think we tary operation. and locality pay increases did a tremendous job in You have to be for most civilian employ- issuing some very clear agile, and you ees. Federal civilian pay guidance, and I think the (DLA photo by Monique Randolph) have to be increased an average of leadership of the Depart- DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Alan Thompson talks to his predecessor, retired responsive. We’re 3.5 percent in 2008, 3.9 ment of Defense did a Army Lt. Gen. Robert Dail, following the Association of the U.S. Army Fairfax- striving to do percent in 2009, and 2 really good job in making Lee Chapter’s quarterly luncheon Dec. 3 in Springfield, Va. Dail served as DLA that,” Thompson percent in 2010, accord- it very level and even director from August 2006 to November 2008. said. ing to government figures. across the department.”

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THANK YOU Roadshow Continued from page 3 I would like the sincerely thank the prayers during the passing of my mother our focus lies now. It lenging because we have DSCC Civilian Welfare Council, the on Christmas Day. My family and I were takes a lot of contract folks from these numer- director of DLA Information Operations very warmed and touched by the actions planning to support the ous DLR locations send- at Columbus, my co-workers and friends taken. Thank you. subsistence mission ing documents that are for the flowers, support, kind words and Timothy Murphy and family, J6C there,” he stated. different from what we are Kevin Ahern from DLA used to seeing. Being a To submit a thank you for publication in the Columbus Federal Voice, e-mail the thank you to [email protected]. Energy discussed the long-time DLAer, I’m used huge concern for con- to seeing things the way tracting energy fuels. I’m used to seeing things. “One of the most excit- “So we’ve put together a ing contracting challenges group of ‘best practice’ for DLA Energy is our teams to put together best expanded mission into practices in the areas alternate energy fuels and where we knew there were renewable energy,” he differences in the outset,” said. “As the energy pro- Burke said. “We are work- curement and execution ing hard to pull all the CLASSIFIEDS arm of the Department of areas together in Avia- Defense, DLA Energy pro- tion.” cures in excess of $15 bil- Daniel Poling from DLA lion dollars annually in Office of Counsel dis- military mobility fuels, cussed the concerns with aerospace and installation contract litigation and bid energy commodities. protest litigation proce- Power Washer - Elec- “Over the course of the dures. tric power washer, last several years, as the “In general, contract liti- 1450 psi, $50, 614-476- world market for petrole- gation falls in two cate- 3870. um products became gories. There are bid stressed due to increased protests in the pre-award Quilt Covers - 10 quilt demand around the globe, stage and the post award covers, only need backing, $20 each, 614- we saw the price of a bar- stage, which we are 692-9936 or 740-243- rel of petroleum range always challenging,” he 1447. between $35 a barrel and said. $155 a barrel. So you can Poling also discussed Snow Blower - 19.5 hp, imagine what our military the Alternate Dispute 24" wide, used twice, customers were experi- Resolution process. pull or electric start, encing when they saw the During the roadshow, $600 firm, 614-692-9936 or 740-243-1447. price for the roughly 130 19 individuals from DLA million barrels of petrole- Land and Maritime Snow Blower - Toro WHEELS um that we purchase for received Heimbaugh’s Power Curve electric them climb from $8.5 bil- coin in honor of their out- STUFF snow blower, EC, lion to $17 billion,” Ahern standing efforts. They great for small drive- said. This has increased were Norm Young and ways and sidewalks, the movement for using Nicole Betts from DLA light weight, $135, 614- 692-1999. alternative fuels through- Land; Ed Wingo, Ruth out the Defense Depart- Smith, Bryan Boerger Sound System - Sur- ment and has become a and Rosella Lynn from contracting challenge for DLA Maritime; Amy Bedroom - Eight-piece round sound system, Chrysler 2004 - "Rose Garden" full $100 OBO, RCA 500 Sebring LX, 105,800 DLA Energy, he added. Schultz, Betty Lavery, size, white finish, in- watt receiver, 614-692- miles, one owner, non- DLA Aviation senior Sheri Race, Michael Car- cludes mattress/box 9936 or 740-243-1447. smoker, clean, all contracting executive raher, Jeanine Beisner spring and sleigh maintenance records, Yvette Burke noted that and Renee Frederick from footboard/headboard, Tools - Power com- drives great, $3,100, DLA Land and Maritime the Procurement Process paid $3,500, asking pound miter saw with 614-693-5676. $1,450 OBO, pictures base, EC, $50, can e- and DLA Aviation had the Support directorate; Todd available, 614-460-0166 . mail pictures, 614-855- most in common because White and Renee Luebben 5285 or 614-692-1821. both are hardware cen- from the Business Furniture - Oak coffee ters. She praised DLA Process Support direc- table, $75; 4-drawer dresser, $25, dining Vases - 11 glass vases, Land and Maritime and torate; and Lori Baisden, room set w/China ca- EC, great for wedding encouraged the ongoing Cynthia Gover, Anna binet, hutch, table, six centerpieces, $5 for efforts between the two Douglass, Ingrid Smith all, cash only, 614-891- chairs, $500, all great organizations to continue and Jim Linard from the condition, 614-855-5285 4770. or 614-692-1821. to share best practice Strategic Programs direc- efforts. torate. “We do about $6 billon At the end of the road- in sales in Aviation, $3.5 show, a question and billion comes from con- answer period discussed Free to Good Home Oldsmobile 2000 - Barbie House - Three Kittens - Two male sumables and $2.5 billion questions about Econom- Silhouette minivan, from Depot Level Repara- ic Price Adjustments, Per- story, almost 3’ tall, kittens, one well maintained, $40; little girl’s white black/white, one good condition, bles (DLRs),” Burke said. formance Based Logistics, vanity, mirror, stool, grey tiger tones, 239K miles, $2,800, “Like you at Land and and size of the defense $30, both good condi- 614-507-6382. call 614-260-2018. Maritime, it’s a bit chal- acquisition workforce. tion, 614-861-4510.