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DLA News Archive

Aug. 8, 2016

Subsistence supports Peshmerga forces fighting ISIL

The Subsistence supply chain is providing food to the Peshmerga forces. The Secretary of Defense said in April that up to $415 million would be allotted to support the Peshmerga, one of the most effective fighting forces against ISIL.

Aug. 8, 2016

Aviation employee takes stewardship, accountability to heart

Stewardship and accountability go hand-in-hand and Joe Hodgson takes it to heart in his daily job. Hodgson works for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operation’s Bearings Division and one of his tasks in his job as product specialist is to review potential bearing vendors.

Aug. 8, 2016

Distribution San Joaquin partners with DLA Warfighter Support Representatives to improve support to the Pacific

A key factor in the success of any organization is communication. DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., understands this concept which is why it is partnering with Warfighter Support Representatives throughout DLA Pacific Command through the DLA Pacific Workforce Integration program.

Aug. 8, 2016

Partnership is the goal at Marine Corps/DLA Day event

Senior logistics leaders in the Marine Corps and the Defense Logistics Agency met at the McNamara Headquarters Complex for the annual Marine Corps/DLA Day July 28.

Aug. 5, 2016

DLA Director holds town hall in Richmond

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch returned to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, to update employees on topics ranging from warfighter support to culture survey results during a July 29 town hall at the Lotts Conference Center.

Aug. 5, 2016

Biofuel propels Rim of the Pacific exercise

Biofuel made from waste beef fat propelled ships and aircraft during the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise around the Hawaiian Islands June 30 through Aug. 4.

Aug. 5, 2016

C&T reconciles millions through new, audit ready resolution process

A new inventory resolution process is striking a balance between operational effectiveness and audit readiness, impacting millions of dollars for DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles’ operations.

Aug. 5, 2016

DLA associate entertains community with theatre productions

Linda Thomas is an acquisition specialist in the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate at DLA Land Maritime, but outside the office she has another passion that involves a bit of mystery.Thomas works during her off-time producing plays for various churches and community organizations in central Ohio.“I began writing vignettes, characteristics

Aug. 5, 2016

Susquehanna distribution center welcomes new commander

Army Col. Brad Eungard assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., in a ceremony on Aug. 5. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi.

Aug. 5, 2016

DLA, USTRANSCOM build joint plan to meet future challenges

Senior leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Transportation Command exchanged ideas on how to expand an already strong partnership at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Aug. 3.