DLA News Archive

Nov. 10, 2020

Where to watch 2020 Veterans Day virtual tributes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several local and national organizations will pivot from traditional Veterans Day festivities in light of the current health emergency and offer virtual opportunities to honor our nation’s veterans. Below is a snapshot of locally and nationally scheduled events.

Nov. 10, 2020

Marine Corps turns 245

RICHMOND, VA — On this day, in 1775, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed a resolution establishing the Marine Corps to augment naval forces in the Revolutionary War. The recruiting headquarters was set up in the Tun Tavern on Water Street in Philadelphia, which is considered to be the birthplace of the Marines.

Nov. 10, 2020

More Native American tribes receive fresh eggs thanks to DLA, USDA partnership

PHILADELPHIA — Fresh shell eggs are now available to 28 more Native American tribes throughout the country, thanks to a fresh produce program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

Nov. 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Reventlow, USMC, Marine Corps Birthday message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Today is the 245th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps; I would like to wish our current and former Marines as well as all DLA Distribution employees a Happy Marine Corps Birthday!

Nov. 10, 2020

DLA Distribution Commanding General's Veterans Day Address

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As we approach Veterans Day, I want to recognize our veterans…active-duty service members, guardsmen, and reservists who have served our great country. I am proud to say that over 2,600 DLA Distribution employees are veterans — still serving this country with the same sense of duty and perseverance.

Nov. 9, 2020

Flag Precedence: Why the Marine Corps is senior to the Navy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Anyone who has attended a military event or sat in a briefing where the Service flags are displayed should know that the order of precedence goes from left to right. The National Ensign followed by the Army, Marine Corps, Navy…wait. What? The Marine Corps is senior to the Navy in order of precedence even though it is an underling to the Department of the Navy? Is it because we can do more pull-ups? Run farther? Carry more weight? Have better looking uniforms? No. It’s a little debatable but seems to stem from a litany of historical events.

Nov. 9, 2020

Honoring their sacrifice: Marine Corps turns 245

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year we celebrate the 245th Birthday of our Corps. On Feb 23, 2020 we commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and the raising of our flag on Mount Suribachi. Iwo was a bloody, 36-day long chapter in the World War II Pacific saga as our brothers fought and died for control of the tiny atoll.

Nov. 9, 2020

Why be a Marine

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On this, the 245th Marine Corps Birthday, I like to reflect on what it is that truly makes the Corps something special to those who haven’t worn the uniform. I’d like to tell you about a time when I was on recruiting duty and a young man came into my office seeking to find out about joining the Corps.

Nov. 9, 2020

Navy Develops Unmanned Air System for Ship Cargo Resupply

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Navy website — The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) recently acquired a logistics Unmanned Air System (UAS) prototype to demonstrate long-range naval ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore cargo transport at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Nov. 9, 2020

DLA closes out fiscal 2020 with strong small business partnership

FORT BELOVIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency exceeded its small business contracting goal for the eighth consecutive year by awarding more than 40% of its annual contract dollars to small businesses. Fiscal 2020 also marked the third year in a row that DLA exceeded $15 billion in contract awards to small businesses.