DLA News Archive

May 31, 2022

DLA prepares for upcoming hurricane season

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency discussed preparations for what weather experts predict will be a busy hurricane season and the best ways to support whole-of-government partners during a virtual hurricane academics session May 25.

May 31, 2022

DLA Installation Management San Joaquin officially cuts ribbon at new access control point complex

TRACY, Calif — The new access point will provide updated security and make sure one of the most important military strategic stations is protected.

May 31, 2022

Future material leaders observe day-to-day weapons systems operations and attend LOA symposium

Rchmond, Va. — Four Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Logistics Career Broadening Program members visited Salt Lake City, Utah, March 9-11 to learn about challenges in sustaining legacy weapon systems and expanding capabilities to meet future demands. After their site visit, they attend the Logistics Officers Association Symposium in Salt Lake City.

May 28, 2022

HDIFC hosts first in person director’s call since COVID-19 began

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency employees gathered within the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Palm Garden Room while the global workforce joined live streaming for the latest Director’s Call.

May 27, 2022

Warfighter support is a family affair at DLA Aviation at OKC

RICHMOND, Va. — “Marrying Millions,” “Married to Medicine” and “Married at First Sight.” Just a few of the reality shows on television these days that follow the everyday lives of married couples and their families. Given the large number of married couples at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, they should have their own reality show. We will call it, “Married to DLA.”

May 27, 2022

Disposition team goes 10k miles for awareness

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s Teal Ribbon Relay event saw its property disposal team lacing up the cross-trainers to grow awareness for sexual assault prevention efforts.

May 27, 2022

DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain hosted Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander of Defense Logistics Agency CENTCOM & SOCOM who visited the DDNB facilities May 11.

May 26, 2022

Land and Maritime Chief of Staff addresses leadership development skills

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Chief of Staff Air Force Col. Christopher Tooman shared his experience on the subject of “Leading Through Change,” with more than 90 military and civilian DLA Land and Maritime associates during the monthly Leadership Development Council  meeting held virtually  May 17.

May 26, 2022

AANHPI Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Jose Santos

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — During the month of May, the great achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are highlighted to celebrate the contributions that generations of AANHPI have made to American history, society and culture. Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pacific Director and Special Emphasis Program Champion Faron Cordrey wanted to highlight select members of the DLA Disposition Services Pacific Region that have special ties with AANHPI Heritage Month.

May 26, 2022

DLA Distribution Commanding General delivers Memorial Day remarks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This Monday, 30 May 2022, we observe Memorial Day to honor and pay tribute to the men and women serving in uniform who bravely gave their lives to assure our freedom and to remember the sacrifices of their loved ones.