DLA News Archive

June 17, 2022

Site Spotlight: Red River

Get to know more about the Red River Disposition Services site.

June 16, 2022

DLA Troop Support flag room staff celebrates Flag Day at Betsy Ross House

PHILADELPHIA — To celebrate Flag Day, June 14, The DLA Troop Support Flag Room team demonstrated the making of the presidential flag to visitors at the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. The Flag Room is the sole producer of the presidential and vice presidential flags, and its staff are considered the “Betsy Ross of the 21st century,” for their patriotic flag making.

June 16, 2022

DSCC Child Development Center garden teaches children about science and cooperation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The sun was shining, birds chirping, and the bumblebees were buzzing amid the cacophony of little voices from seven pre-K classes as they took turns to bring their garden to life after a long winter’s sleep in front of the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Child Development Center June 8. The garden serves as an experiential learning experience and is an extension of the curriculum provided in the classroom.

June 16, 2022

Joint Reserve Force leaders zero in on readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of readiness during their Annual Leadership Review.

June 16, 2022

DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms

Arlington, Va. (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.

June 16, 2022

Employee Reflection: Larry Kinley

Get to know Environmental Protection Specialist Larry Kinley

June 15, 2022

DLA Foundation scholarships awarded

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation has awarded 31 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past employees throughout the agency.

June 15, 2022

New commander takes the helm at DLA Distribution San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A change of command ceremony held at Defense Logistics Agency San Diego, California, June 15, signified a change in leadership as Navy Capt. Kerri Yarbrough passed the helm to Navy Capt. Cielo Almanza.

June 15, 2022

Battle Creek field tests new Warehouse Management System components

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Senior leaders of Disposition Services in Battle Creek, Michigan, field tested a Warehouse Management System component.

June 15, 2022

DLA Energy Americas West changes command

CYPRESS, Cali. — DLA Energy Americas West bid farewell to Navy Cmdr. Frank Kim during a change of command ceremony at the Navy Golf Course in Cypress, California, June 13. The incoming commander, Navy Cmdr. Anas Maazouzi, was a previous operations officer and military deputy director at DLA Land and Maritime.