DLA News Archive

March 17, 2019

6th LRS POL flight fuels mission

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the MacDill Air Force Base website — Without fuel, there is no chance to win the fight. The 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oil and lubricant (POL) flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, work around the clock to supply this invaluable resource for daily operations on the ground or in the air.

March 15, 2019

DLA Finance’s Van Sickler presented with commanders coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Finance Business Analyst, Michelle Van Sickler received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

March 15, 2019

Troop Support Women’s History Month program celebrates ‘visionaries’

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees celebrated Women’s History Month with a live musical performance and interactive presentation during an annual observance program held March 13 in Philadelphia.

March 15, 2019

First Quarter Employee Recognition

Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees were recognized for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 for their achievements to the organization’s mission and Warfighter support.

March 15, 2019

Puget Sound assists Washington based small businesses in discovering opportunities to work with DLA

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility plays an important part in the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime family by serving as the primary advocate for PSNS and IMF supply support in Washington.As part of their outreach efforts, DLA Maritime - Puget Sound was one of 119 vendor booths at the Alliance Northwest Small Business

March 15, 2019

Skills to last a lifetime, theme of mentoring graduation ceremony

OHIO, Columbus — ceremony that culminated nine months of dedication and work in the Level II Mentoring Program March 13 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium. Level II is a voluntary, formal mentoring program for associates at the general salary grades 9 through 12.

March 15, 2019

Puget Sound assists small businesses in discovering opportunities to work with DLA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility plays an important part in the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime family by serving as the primary advocate for PSNS and IMF supply support in Washington. As part of their outreach efforts, DLA Maritime - Puget Sound was one of 119 vendor booths at the Alliance Northwest Small Business Conference in Puyallup, Washington, March 7.

March 15, 2019

Phase inspections keep the B-52 flying

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 307th Bomb Wing website — Just like a car, the B-52 Stratofortress needs its oil changed, tires rotated and its engine looked at to keep it running and prevent future damage.

March 15, 2019

New sources, faster parts for potential DLA suppliers

Richmond, Va — DLA Aviation’s Replenishment Parts Purchase or Borrow Program solves procurement issues like long production lead times and rising supply costs.

March 15, 2019

DDSP’s Aerial Delivery and Textile Section NCOIC retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Franz E Tovar, noncommissioned officer in charge, Aerial Delivery and Textile Section, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has retired from the Army having served 24 years in uniform. While coworkers, family, and friends watched, Army Col. March J. Callis, II, commander, DDSP, presented Tovar with the Defense Meritorious