DLA News Archive

Oct. 9, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Pallet Reclamation Team is awarded the DLA Distribution Paul D. Oliver Packaging Innovation Excellence award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Pallet Reclamation Team has been awarded the Paul D. Oliver Packaging Innovation Excellence award for their successful cost savings initiatives.

Oct. 8, 2020

Reasonable accommodations help strengthen Land and Maritime workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a fact of life that anyone at some point in time could develop a disability that hampers one or more areas of life. This reality is a reason to call attention to the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disability Act and the Rehabilitation Act as amended.

Oct. 8, 2020

Land and Maritime commander talks Ohio’s support to national defense readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry participated as a guest panelist in Ohio’s Defense and Aerospace Forum state-wide event conducted virtually Oct. 6.

Oct. 8, 2020

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City earns the Brig. Gen. Barbara Doornink DLA Distribution Center of the Year (Large) award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The award goes to DDOO for superbly refined programs which cut customer business hour delivery times and achieve solid “green” metrics for over 800,000 annual issues.

Oct. 7, 2020

DLA, HHS deliver rapid-result COVID-19 test kits across the nation

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency supplied over 11 million rapid COVID-19 test kits that provide on-site results within 15 minutes to thousands of sites nationwide by Oct. 2. The deliveries are part of a contract awarded Aug. 28 for 150 million tests on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services and are expected to continue through December.

Oct. 7, 2020

Leveling the playing field 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Utility Services Contract Specialist Arthur Everett has a hearing impairment in both ears due to contracting spinal meningitis at age 3. He is featured in the upper right corner of this year's poster commemorating National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Oct. 7, 2020

DLA Aviation spotlights Kathiria Robinson during Hispanic Heritage Month

RICHMOND, VA — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2020 theme is “Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future.” Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is proud to feature Kathiria Robinson.

Oct. 7, 2020

DLA Distribution recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month with employee spotlight on Cristina Rivera

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — National Disability Employment Awareness month is an important reminder to educate people about the value of inclusion and how everyone brings unique talents to the table.

Oct. 7, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Army Master Sgt. Alfredo J. Otero

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Master Sgt. Alfredo Otero enjoys sharing his transportation and logistical knowledge with his colleagues, as well as pride in his Puerto Rican heritage.

Oct. 7, 2020

New site chief shows resilience

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — A new leader among the Defense Logistics Agency employees at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, recently demonstrated some of the strength and endurance he uses on the job to take first place in a local swim meet.