LOA's News
Partnership Events
01.11.2012
In support of our ongoing objective to encourage professional development and to promote collaboration opportunities for our organization, LOA is pleased to provide information and links on the following 2012 defense logistics partner events. As partners in these events, we endorse them and encourag...
Click here for the full story »Lt Gen Leo Marquez Obituary
01.01.2012
Lieutenant General USAF, Retired, died at age 79, peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 30, 2011. He is survived by his wife, the former Stella Alvarez of Las Cruces NM, and their children Diana Marquez, David Marquez, Paula Hewitt and her daughter Alisa; Patricia and Allan Knigh...
Click here for the full story »Passing of Lt Gen Leo Marquez, USAF Retired
12.30.2011
Lieutenant General Leo Marquez, USAF Retired, died this morning Friday 30 December 2011, at Vista Care Hospice at Lovelace Hospital downtown. The entire family was there, his wife Stella and their five children, his brother and granddaughter. He had been in Rehabilitation until yesterday when he r...
Click here for the full story »LOA Announces launching Boxwood Technologies' online career center
12.01.2011
Visit us in Feb 2012 as LOA launches our new interactive career job center powered by Boxwood Technologies, the number one provider of online career centers for associations since 1998.
www.loanational.org/jobs
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Battelle educates Logisticians during LOA2011
10.20.2011
Battelle is the world’s largest independent research and development organization, and its scientists and engineers are eager to showcase the technologies they have either developed or are working on that would be valuable to the USAF logistics community and the vast array of missions and war fighte...
Click here for the full story »LIMS-EV Bottom Line Up Front
10.14.2011
BLUF: Logistics, Installations and Mission Support Enterprise View (LIMS-EV) is not a system, it is a capability. The goal is to deliver one version of the truth to Warfighters across all Air Force Logistics, Installations and Mission Support business areas.
LIMS-EV is the Air Force gate...
Teradyne exhibits at LOA2011
10.14.2011
Teradyne is pleased to have been an exhibitor at the Logistics Officer Association National Conference since 2004. As an industry partner to the United States Air Force Teradyne values the opportunity to become better acquainted with the dedicated warriors who serve and protect our nation. We enjoy ...
Click here for the full story »LOA Member Focus on USAA
10.14.2011
BY: Captain Elisabeth Chenoweth
While visiting the Exhibit Hall at this year’s LOA Conference, I had the privilege to speak with Mr. Ken Casey of USAA. Many military individuals choose to bank and/or be insured through USAA, and are aware of their dedication to lightening our load of ...
ECSS exhibits at LOA 2011
10.14.2011
We came to LOA to demonstrate our commitment to delivering the capabilities promised when we began the ECSS journey. The journey has been longer than expected and more complex than anticipated. However, we know Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology is what the Air Force must have to not only...
Click here for the full story »Pratt & Whitney Booth Experience
10.14.2011
BY: 1Lt Drew Vorhies, 436 MXS Maintenance Flight OIC, Dover AFB, Delaware
I visited Pratt and Whitney in regards to their eco wash program.
I work in the C-5 MSG-3 Major Isochronal Inspection Dock at Dover AFB, Delaware and we are about to incorporate the eco wash to our ISO process. W...
DRC Exhibits at LOA2011
10.14.2011
DRC® is a leading provider of mission-critical technology management, engineering services and solutions for Government programs. Under a wide variety of contracts and task orders, DRC delivers engineering, logistics and information technology that enhance the performance and cost effectiveness of ...
Click here for the full story »FGO Perspective on LOA 2011
10.14.2011
BY: Lt Col ERIKA D. KELLEY
It was great getting to speak with so many Industry Partners at the LOA Conference. I learned about many new innovations that can save my organization time and manpower.
The technologies of most importance to me in my current job are the innovatio...
Chapter Spotlight - Cowboy Chapter
10.14.2011
BY: Captain Abbillyn Johnson
Chapter president, Lt Col Jondavid DuVall is a huge advocate of the Logistics Officer Association (LOA) as well as champion to his members to attend the annual conference. Five members of the Cowboy Chapter attended LOAC 2011. They were Lt Col DuVall, Lt Fra...
CGO Perspective on LOA Conference Exhibits
10.14.2011
BY: Captain Francine Kwarteng
This year I was very pleased with the exhibit hall and the attempt the industry partners made to reach out to young CGO's. Below are the companies I engaged with and provided me with knowledgeable information.
1. Parker Aerospace took t...
AAI Corp explains why they exhibit at LOA2011
10.14.2011
Why we chose to exhibit at LOA this year is quite simple, because LOA is a great organization that brings together many Air Force professionals and their leaders into an environment that fosters concentrated focus on important sustainment issues.
Let me explain just a little further. AAI...
LOA 2011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE—DAY 2 WRAP-UP
10.13.2011
By: Captain Abbillyn M. Johnson
FORT WORTH, TX – On day two of the conference, we were pleased to have Gen Breedlove, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, speak on “What’s at Stake” and Lt Gen Owen, ASC/CC, on “Adversity and Leadership.”
We also heard from senior logisti...
“One Version of Truth” Reporting and Analysis for the A4/7 Enterprise
10.13.2011
By Capt Faith K. Posey
As I made my way down Transformation Ally in the Industry Partner Hall during this year’s LOA National Conference, I took a moment of pause at the Logistics, Installations, and Mission Support – Enterprise View (LIMS-EV) booth due to the fact I had no idea what is w...
AF Global Logistics Support Center exhibits at LOA2011
10.13.2011
By: Burt Foutz
The AFGLSC is proud to support the LOA conference. This is our third year having a booth in the exhibit hall. We have been able to answer a lot of questions and pass on information about how we work to support the warfighter. If our on site experts cannot answer a question, w...
theBoom microphone / UmeCobra at LOA
10.13.2011
At LOA we get to speak to the Commanders as well as the Flight Line Operations and Maintenance staff. It gives us a tremendous opportunity to describe how our UmeCobra microphone is offering amazing clarity in noisy situations. The warm welcome that we have received at the LOA conference by the sta...
Click here for the full story »Why ICF is at LOA2011
10.13.2011
We have a booth because it is a great opportunity to interact with the tactical edge of the Air Force. The feedback from the logistics user community on the future of logistics is invaluable. LOA offers real conversations with airmen, senior leaders, and industry partners in the fight and discussi...
Click here for the full story »Lockheed Martin & LOA2011
10.13.2011
Lockheed Martin is present at LOA national to first listen to the concerns of today's logistician while also showcasing our numerous capabilities and competencies across the full spectrum of logistics. We pride ourselves on partnering with the USAF to support the warfighter's mission. "We never forg...
Click here for the full story »Kelly Aviation Center and my Air Force career
10.13.2011
By: 2Lt Adam Wickley
As I walked through the partner exhibit hall I came across Kelly Aviation Center’s booth, and stopped to talk to them about their company. As an OIC of the 67 AMU at Kadena Air Base, Japan, I was interested to find out what their role is in repairing the F100-220 en...
Rolls-Royce Explains Why They Decided to Exhibit at LOA 2011
10.12.2011
"Exhibiting at LOA enables us to discuss Rolls-Royce products and services with key USAF logistic leaders.
The wide range of LOA attendees allows Rolls-Royce to better understand logistics from the flightline to the Pentagon."
-- Mr. Robert J. Settle, II - VP, USAF Customer Bus...
NISH Shares opportunities with LOA Conference attendees
10.12.2011
NISH, under the AbilityOne Program, provides employment opportunities, through federal contracts for goods and services, for people who have significant disabilities. Our workforce includes more than 1,500 disabled military veterans. We welcome an opportunity to have one of our disabled veterans s...
Click here for the full story »Kelly Aviation Center, L.P.
10.12.2011
Kelly Aviation Center was honored to have participated at the 2011 Logistics Officer Association (LOA) National Conference. As one of the proud LOA exhibitors and a true partner with the military, we were pleased to have the opportunity to inform LOA’s membership about our parallel missions: the saf...
Click here for the full story »Why I came to the 2011 conference.
10.12.2011
I have been Sensei to the Robins AFB Aerospace Sustainment Directorate for 2 years as well as providing Lean guidance in the implementation of HVM (High Velocity Maintenance) and wanted to meet the former and future leaders that will impact the ALC’s thus applying the first tenet of HVM (Know Your C...
Click here for the full story »National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
10.12.2011
"The LOA conference presents the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) with the opportunity to meet key players in the logistics community. LOA attendees and exhibitors play an active role in participating in NDIA membership and logistics related conferences and activities."
-Mic...
LOA 2011 Exhibitor Highlight: Chromalloy
10.12.2011
By: Lt Col Jondavid DuVall
I would like to highlight one of my conversations from the Exhibit Hall floor yesterday. LOA continues to maintain strong corporate partnerships with our exhibitors. The professional development value is tremendous as we absorb how companies like Chromally ...
Focus on ADS, Inc (LOA2011 Exhibitor)
10.12.2011
By: Lt Col Jondavid DuVall
Mr. Ennis, why is it important for our members to know about your ADS's products and services?
"No matter what uniform you wear or area of operation, our mission is to provide you with the specialized equipment and related services you need to complete y...
Kennon Aircraft Covers explain why they chose to display at the LOA Conference.
10.12.2011
LOA is a concentration of the right mix of USAF leaders that need to know who we are and what we do. We get to meet with maintenance officers intimate with the flight line who know what their maintainers need today.
We also get to meet senior leaders who know the direction we should be he...
CSC Highlights "Transformation Alley" at LOA2011
10.12.2011
CSC came to LOA 2011 because it's the largest gathering of Air Force logistics leaders and future leaders. CSC led a 12-booth complex called "Transformation Alley" to showcase the latest information about the Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) and other eLog21 initiatives in a face-to-face s...
Click here for the full story »LOA NATIONAL CONVENTION 2011—DAY 1 WRAP-UP
10.11.2011
By: Captain Abbillyn M. Johnson
FORT WORTH, TX – Today the 2011 Logistics Officer Association National Conference got fully underway starting with the first-ever Fitness Challenge. Ten teams competed in a series of exercises for overall time. The challenge will continue throughout the con...
Results & Video from Day 1 LOA Fitness Challenge
10.11.2011
By: Major Sarah Williams
Today participants competed in LOA's first-ever Firtness Challenge. 10 teams of various ages and fitness levels competed in a series of exercises for overall time.
Time to beat is 7:59.
2Lt Alex Pagano and 2Lt Thomas Fister from the Palmetto C...
2011 LOA Scholarship Winners
10.10.2011
BY: Captain Abbillyn M. Johnson
FORT WORTH, Texas. – The Logistics Officer Association (LOA) Scholarship Program is intended to promote education for 1) those who are members of LOA, 2) children of Active and Corporate LOA members, and 3) all enlisted members of the Armed Forces. The program ...
LOA Conference 10-13 Oct 2011
10.08.2011
BY: Lieutenant Colonel Jondavid DuVall
FORT WORTH, Texas. – The National Logistics Officer Association will hold its annual conference (LOA 2011) in the Fort Worth Convention Center from 10-13 Oct 2011. LOA2011 will be another great opportunity to share ideas, proven practices, and new techno...
New Jobs added!!
09.13.2011
DSD Laboratories is currently seeking two hard working professionals to fill a Business Analyst and a Project Lead position. The Business Analyst should be strong in Compliance, Clinger Cohen, EITDR, and overall Portfolio Management. The Project Lead should have project management, a...
Click here for the full story »LOA NAMES PATERNOSTRO TO SERVE AS NEW COO
08.31.2011
by Capt Abbillyn Johnson, Assistant CIO
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Logistics Officer Association is proud to announce that Krista L. Paternostro, CAE, was hired as the LOA’s Chief Operating Officer this week. In this newly created role, Paternostro’s responsibilities at LOA will include hand...
Langley Tidewater Chapter Industry Highlight
07.22.2011
Provided by Col Jim Hass (Ret)
In the fall of 2003, two soldiers stationed at Anaconda Air Base in Iraq were inflating a tire on a Blackhawk helicopter. Because the ground crew did not have the critical equipment they needed that day, one soldier was killed instantly by flying shrapne...
LOA Regional Directors Announced
07.21.2011
We’ve had a tremendous response to our call for volunteers and it was a tough decision narrowing down the volunteers. The LOA National Board selected the following people for the nine regional director positions:
1. Western: Wendy Enderle
2. Mountain: Pat Kumashiro
3. N. Cent...
HAF/A4L's Force Development and Organizations Newsletter released
06.30.2011
National LOA is proud to partner with HAF/A4L and provide the logistics community another avenue of receiving the latest Force Development and Organizations Newsletter.
The HAF/A4...
LOA Scholarship Program Changes
06.14.2011
Fellow Loggies,
Based on feedback from several chapters, the National Board has realized the changes recently made to the LOA Scholarship program resulted in overly-demanding and time-consuming requirements. As a result, we are immediately implementing the following significant changes:
...
New LOA President and CFO Announcement
06.05.2011
We are pleased to announce the election results for LOA President and CFO:
President - Col Tom Miller
CFO - Lt Col Jeff King
v/r
Lt Col JD DuVall
LOA CIO...
Obtain APDP continuous learning credit
06.01.2011
Obtain APDP continuous learning credit (for personnel on acquisition coded positions) by going to http://www.dau.mil/default.aspx
Then click on your service (AF), click on “ACK Now for Continuous Learning Events” (red & white box), click on “Request CL Points” (top left side), when it as...
LOA Conference - Chapter Golf Sponsorship
05.06.2011
Here's info on a great opportunity to support the 2011 LOA Conference! Your chapter can sponsor a hole at the LOA Golf Tourney for just $100. With that sponsorship comes recognition in the form of your Chapter's name on the main sponsor's sign at check-in, signage at "your" tee-box, and a callo...
Click here for the full story »LOA Job Fair 2011
05.04.2011
LOA Job Fair 2011
LOA is proud to announce their first-ever Job Fair to be held in conjunction with the 2011 National Conference in Fort Worth, TX. The Job Fair will be open to all LOA Conference attendees and will also give participating companies a chance to interface with the best and ...
2011 LOA Scholarship Competition
04.23.2011
As you may already know, LOA changed its scholarship program earlier this year. The program is now open to a wider range of applicants, offers larger awards, and is more challenging than in the past. It was revamped in order to allow applicants to help solve real-world logistics issues and to shap...
Click here for the full story »ER Journal -- Smart Logistics: Better, Faster, Cheaper
04.02.2011
LOA Members,
The latest edition of the ER Journal is out. "Smart Logistics: Better, Faster, Cheaper" is available on-line for members to download....
LOA Coin Contest Deadline 30 Mar
03.20.2011
Fellow Loggies:
Get out your cowboy hats and pull on those boots-- Start thinking about
Ft Worth next
fall and our 2011 Conference!
Now that your creative juices are flowing get ready to win some cash for you
and your Chapter by entering our 2011 LOA National Confer...
LOA Hiring Chief Operating Officer
03.01.2011
CLOSED
STATUS: All submissions received have been forwarded to the selection panel on 13 Apr. More info contact cio@loanational.org
LOA has been growing steadily and is now seeking to hire an independent contractor as a full-time COO to handle the organizat...
Logistics Force Development and Organizations Newsletter
02.04.2011
Available for your reading pleasure the Force Development and Organizations newsletter. Herein you will find informative articles on logistics personnel and organizations topics. down...
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