DLA News Archive

Tag: Logistics Operations

Two-star AF general speaking at lecturn.

Oct. 5, 2017

DLA looks to industry for innovative ideas that improve logistics support, boost readiness

The innovation of commercial industry and academia is a critical part of maintaining decades-old weapons systems like the B-52 bomber, the Defense Logistics Agency’s director of logistics operations said during the agency’s second annual Industry Day, Oct. 3 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Solar Eclipse and Falling Stars Illustration. Moon Passes Between the Sun and the Earth. Horizontal Solar Eclipse Illustration.

Aug. 18, 2017

Nothing eclipses DLA’s nationwide support

The total solar eclipse will draw eyes and darken skies as it travels across the United States, but it can’t dim the continued support of some Defense Logistics Agency locations in its path. Out of all of DLA’s locations worldwide, seven places will see the sun completely obscured by the moon in the eclipse’s path of totality Aug. 21.

Facing viewer, woman and man in business attire posing with framed awards.

Aug. 15, 2017

DLA employees recognized by packaging community

Two Defense Logistics Agency employees recently received awards from the National Institute of Packaging, Handling and Logistics Engineers for their contributions to the packaging community.

Four generals seated at table, facing viewer.

Aug. 11, 2017

DLA hones support to Marines on forward stock, transparent armor, disposal of excess, leaders report at Marine Corps/DLA Day

Logistics leaders from the Marine Corps and the Defense Logistics Agency discussed how both organizations can refine their support to deployed Marines at the Marine Corps/DLA day Aug. 10.

The Defense Logistics Agency is supporting firefighting efforts by providing equipment ranging from fire hoses and protective clothing to tools and batteries to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Protection Program.

July 27, 2017

Defense Logistics Agency continues critical support to wildland firefighting, working with state, federal, local partners

For four years and counting, the Defense Logistics Agency has worked closely with the U.S. Forest Service during wildfire season to get wildland firefighters the equipment they need.

The latest issue explores the work of employees across the agency and across the ocean.

July 5, 2017

July/August Loglines now available

Tornado relief, the use of ancient skills to make high-tech parts and much more: You can read about them all in the latest issue of Loglines.

FEMA Assistant Administrator for Logistics Jeffrey Dorko (left) and DLA Logistics Operations Director Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith conclude an interagency agreement March 8 to facilitate DLA's continued support to FEMA during natural disasters.

March 17, 2017

DLA, FEMA sign agreement in support of disaster relief

The Defense Logistics Agency renewed its commitment to providing critical lifesaving supplies and services to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a formal agreement leaders in both agencies signed March 10.

From left: Tony Acosta, Reggie Burks, Bill Farmer, James Reed, Mike Johnson and George Gray prepare the ingredients for cookies the team made from scratch Dec. 21, 2016, at the USO Warrior and Family Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Dec. 23, 2016

DLA volunteer bakers help USO bring cheer to staff working holidays; drivers wanted

Thanks to volunteers from the Defense Logistics Agency, installation support personnel working Dec. 24-25 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, will have homemade cookies to let them know they’re appreciated.