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Managing a responsive supply chain in support of U.S. military operations

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 - 7:28

By:

Michael J. Keegan

Profile of Vice Admiral Alan Thompson, Director, Defense Logistics Agency

Mary Clare Kenning-Lyons

My father was a P.O.W. in World War II. He flew 23 missions over Germany as a B24 pilot prior to being shot down. Recently, he was buried in Arlington with full military honors. I have known our government and soldiers to be among the most honorable people on earth.

I wrote about our experiences in my blog at blog.medicalhealthsupply.com in preparation for a meeting with New York State bar association on the anniversary of his passing last November.

I normally do not write about issues pertaining to non-medical concerns, but I am deeply concerned about the direction that our government is taking as pertaining to the support for our military.

I appreciate your commitment to excellence and your support for the military. Keep up the good work.

01/07/2010 - 01:18

Margot D'Angelo

I had not known much about Defense Logistics Agency before, and I found this article very interesting. The scope of DLA' business is so wide, and their support of our service men and women very impression. I would like to learn more about DLA in the Business of Government in the future.

01/13/2010 - 03:48

Michael J. Keegan

Thank you for the note...I truly appreciate your Dad for his sacrifice and his role model. All the best...and please keep in touch.

Regards, Michael

02/06/2010 - 06:13

Michael J. Keegan

Ms. D'Angelo, I would like to sign you up for our newsletter. Thank you for your note.

All the best, Michael

02/06/2010 - 06:15

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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 - 18:44

Posted by:

Michael J. Keegan

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Vice Admiral Alan Thompson: Managing a responsive supply chain in support of U.S. military operations

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 - 18:33

Posted by:

Michael J. Keegan

As the warfighters’ needs evolve to meet the changing demands of today, so too have the way these needs are met. Though formally established in 1961, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) can trace its roots to World War II.