DLA News Archive

March 17, 2020

DOD Poised to Provide Masks, Ventilators, Labs for Coronavirus Fight

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — The Defense Department has agreed to provide medical supplies and capabilities to the Department of Health and Human Services to help combat further coronavirus infections, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

March 17, 2020

386th ELRS expedites rations time from pallet to warfighter

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Airmen assigned to the 386th ELRS cargo processing team ensure that 15 to 30 thousand pounds of water, food, and MREs are delivered across the area of responsibility to military members in need.

March 17, 2020

Alabama disposal pro honored

Battle Creek, Mich. — Chris Pearson was named Employee of the Quarter for his contributions at the agency's Anniston property disposal site.

March 17, 2020

DLA National Account Managers visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Army National Account Manager team visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Mar. 3 for a command overview by DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, and a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center.

March 17, 2020

Women's History Month Spotlight: Linda Schwartz

Battle Creek, Michigan — Meet Linda Schwartz, program analyst and Air Force cataloging team lead.

March 16, 2020

Fuel tanker inspection video saves money, educates soldiers

A new DLA Energy video demonstrates military fuel truck inspection procedures saving the government thousands of dollars and man hours. Army Soldiers will use the video, which details the high quality standards of capitalized jet fuel through the transportation process, to prepare for the U.S. Army Reserve’s annual Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise.

March 16, 2020

DLA Disposition Services Culture Action Team plans for Denison Survey

Red River Army Depot, Texas — The culture team worked with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon to voice the importance of the Denison Survey.

March 16, 2020

DLA Land and Maritime commander visits Pearl Harbor

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Associates at Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor welcomed DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John T. Palmer Feb. 26-28. The detachment is one of several around the United States helmed by the Central Ohio-based logistics center.

March 16, 2020

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Chaletta McCoy

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Human Resources Human Capital Program Development Team Staff Director Chaletta McCoy appreciates the sacrifices of women throughout history and the opportunities that have brought her career success in DLA over a 26-year career.

March 16, 2020

Greatness in the struggle: speaker encourages women to push through challenges

Richmond, Va. — In recognition of Women’s History Month, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, in conjunction with its Engineering Directorate, welcomed Terri Dickerson, director, Civil Rights Directorate, U.S. Coast Guard, to deliver a presentation on “Celebrating Milestones, Personal and Professional, Reached by Women” March 11, in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.