DLA News Archive

Jan. 22, 2020

Twenty-four DLA Distribution employees recognized for contributions to DLA large team award

Personnel across Defense Logistics Agency, including 24 from DLA Distribution, were recently awarded the DLA Team Performance Award-Large Team Category award for their contributions to military and interagency response to national missions carried out from June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2019.

Jan. 21, 2020

MLK’s call to service observed in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Federal employees at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center gathered January 16 to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and remember the civil rights icon’s call to national and community service.

Jan. 17, 2020

He had a dream

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, DLA employees gathered for a two-day viewing of the documentary “King in the Wilderness” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 15 and 16.

Jan. 17, 2020

Disaster relief equipment bound for Bahamas

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Excess U.S. Army diesel generators were recently donated to a non-profit for distribution to hurricane-affected portions of the Bahamas.

Jan. 16, 2020

DLA to modernize warehouse operations 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is keeping up with innovation and technology changes in warehouse operations by leveraging commercial, off-the-shelf software by SAP.

Jan. 16, 2020

Career logistician emphasizes importance of DLA mission to joint military audience

To remain relevant and effective as the last remaining superpower it is essential for members of the U.S. military to remain as informed as possible on technology, processes and world events as they evolve. For that reason, reserve soldiers and sailors assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s headquarters spent their January drill attending a joint training course.

Jan. 15, 2020

USAMMA team tours Distribution Susquehanna – gains insight into medical shipment process

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Tours and visits to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution are a great opportunity to build on the solid relationship between the Army and DLA.

Jan. 15, 2020

Online program still shares need for beekeeping

Battle Creek, Michigan — While Morale, Welfare, and Recreation’s Family Programs was unable to bring a popular beekeeping expert back to the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center for another Lunch and Learn focusing on opportunities for veterans, there are still opportunities for people to learn this information.

Jan. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution Employee Spotlight-Stan Hemler

Stan Hemler, sign painter at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna, measures the spot where he will place vinyl lettering for a recycling bin sign.

Jan. 14, 2020

January is National Slavery, Human Trafficking Prevention Month 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Nearly 25 million women, men and children around the world are exploited through forced labor or commercial sex while traffickers profit from victims’ suffering.