Women In Defense Logistics

Two Chief Operating Officers walk into a coffee shop… No, it’s not the start of a joke—it’s the beginning of something big! This week at the Bad Ass Coffee Shop in Colorado Springs, Jondavid DuVall, our COO, met with Dara W. Hobbs, COO of the Logistics Officer Association, to map out the future of #LOA2025 and #WIDL's support and participation. Our goal? To create a #LOA2025 symposium as dynamic and energizing as our coffee this week! We're collaborating to provide a platform for diverse voices, including speakers, moderators, panel members, and exciting breakout sessions. Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries in defense logistics and leadership. Together, we’re brewing up something truly special. #BadAss #WIDL 📸 Swipe through to see some moments from our innovative meeting!

Congrats to Lt Col Christie Taylor, Women In Defense Logistics Ambassador on her recognition from Congressman Garamendi as one of the 2024 Women of the Year!   Congressman John Garamendi, congressional representative of California's Eighth Congressional District, recognized 42 outstanding women, including eight individuals from Travis Air Force Base, California, Oct. 23, 2024.  According to Congressman John Garamendi's webpage, the 2024 Women of the Year awards are an effort to publicly honor outstanding women residing in California's Eighth Congressional District”. Each of the women recognized was nominated by their peers for their leadership and work towards trying to create a positive impact through their professional work, service to the community and volunteer efforts. "Each and every one of the honorees today has been absolutely critical in their community," said Congressman Garamendi. "So many different communities are represented here, but in every one of those communities, there is a woman or maybe several that have developed, over the years, the opportunity for that community to prosper." Patricia Garamendi, Congressman Garamendi's wife and a community advocate, emphasized the privilege of recognizing outstanding women through the annual Women of the Year award.  "I'm honored to be here once again to introduce your Congress member who has honored women in this District for 14 years," said Mrs. Garamendi. "When women succeed, America succeeds, and we know that."  The recipients were honored and received a Congressional Commendation, which will be recorded in the Congressional Record. Travis AFB award recipients included:  • Col. Lisa Palmer – 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander   • Lt. Col. Christie Taylor – 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander   • Maj. Ava Margerson – 60th Air Mobility Wing public affairs chief   • Capt. Rachel Marron – 60th Maintenance Squadron section commander  • Chief Master Sgt. Sandrine Hanley – 60th Medical Group senior enlisted leader   • Chief Master Sgt. Laura Hoover – 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief   • Ms. Sigrid Perkins – 60th Force Support Squadron deputy director   • Ms. Daria Bautista – 60th Air Mobility Wing command secretary      Garamendi annually highlights women who have excelled in fields ranging from public service and education to healthcare and military leadership. These honorees are recognized not only for their professional achievements but also for their commitment to trying to create meaningful impacts within their communities.  "I think all of you learned about an incredible array of women who are the foundation for these communities," said Congressman Garamendi. "These 42 women are women who have made a difference and continue to make a difference in their communities." Published Oct. 25, 2024 By Senior Airman Lauren Jacoby 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs HAF-A4L, United States Air Force Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection #Women

Thanks for being our on camera SME today Kallie Leonard! We apperciate you stepping in to alievate a bottleneck and assist in getting essential training out to our miliary members. #Thegriffin #airforce #AETC

LOGGIES!!! Please join the NDIA Logistics Management Division on 18 Oct/1100-1230 ET when Ms. Lisa Smith, a member of the Senior Executive Service and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support, will be our guest speaker. This will be a hybrid session with both in-person and virtual options. This will be a great opportunity to get an update on the issues, challenges and initiatives within the Product Support portfolio including the implementation of the regional sustainment framework. This is a top priority of OSD Sustainment is the Department’s strategic initiative designed to optimize regional Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities. I hope you can join, either in person or virtually...take a minute right now to sign up at https://lnkd.in/e3rkn2jM Please consider re-posting this announcement to help spread the word to those who may want to attend. Logistics Officer Association Association of Marine Corps Logisticians Women In Defense Logistics Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) U.S. ARMY QUARTERMASTER CORPS Defense Logistics Agency Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment NDIA Logistics Management Division NDIA Manufacturing Division IDB | Institute for Defense & Business

💥 WOW! 💥 WWII's Women Ordnance Workers, also known as WOWs, where a group of 85,000 women who played a vital role in the creation and distribution of munitions, and also played a role in developing today's munition system processes and procedures. Today, the 3rd Munition Squadron's Women of Wammo pay tribute to their 'WOW' predecessors in a group focused on bettering themselves and their career field. *This photo was taken with a 1952 Graflex 45 Crown Graphic camera – previously used by the U.S. Navy – as tribute to the namesake of the Women of Wammo, or WOW, group, the Women Ordnance Workers of World War II.* Women In Defense Logistics Logistics Officer Association

These women. They can, and they do! I am so proud to stand with Bobi Oates, Linda McMahon, Gabbe Kearney and Susan Mallett. Sometimes “backwards and in heels” a la Ginger Rogers (IYKYK). There isn’t a more unselfish, kind and supportive team of women anywhere that I know of. And we’re not finished YET. I feel like I’ve made it to the Saturday Night Live 5-times host club, with an aerospace twist! 🤓✈️💪 Air & Space Forces Association #AFA #2024ASC #oneteamonefight

Reunited and it feels so good! Loved catching up with all these awesome people at AFA! And you can never beat a good #widl reunion 😍 Women In Defense Logistics, Air & Space Forces Association, Jondavid DuVall, Risa Lin, Ph.D., John Hinkson, Al Sowers, Tony Peasant

Space Logistics requires Forethought not Afterthought. Honored to host SpaceWERX's Joyce Burnett so she could spend time with the Space Loggie, Space Dawg, and Rupert! She passed the #Space #Logistics #Challenge and earned the highly coveted S4 coin! After completing her operational immersion, she got an encyclopedia of space history from James W. Draper's award winning team! FYI: Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum was awarded the 2024 United States Space Force Heritage Award!!! Looking forward to more Space Logistics engagements with SpaceWERX! Brad Leonard, Joseph Cote, Darrell Khine, David Q. Musgrave, Monique Caraghiaur, Michael Courtney, Savannah Menken, Devin Janke Gongora, Space Systems Command, Space Launch Delta 45, Rachael Nutting #Innovation #Sustainment

Love this! Shoot out to Team Patrick! Total Force! Logistics Officer Association

🇺🇸 Fighter Friday!!! Such an honor to see the unveiling of the U.S. Air Force’s FIRST operational F15-EX at the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland, Oregon. America’s newest fighter captures our resolve to defend, deter and dominate against near peer threats and the future fight. The F15-EX is the first air platform to be delivered to an ANG unit before any other component in the enterprise. It also underscores the “strategic indispensability” of our Air National Guard in future conflicts. The whole team is ready for the fight, and Oregon is leading the way! A proud day for Oregonians, Airmen and America 🇺🇸 #alwaysready #ANG #airforce #F15 #fighter #boeing