DLA News Archive

April 25, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts the DDXX Academy

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California hosted the Distribution Expeditionary Academy for DLA reservists for the first time in over three years on April 17, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. During the academy, DLA reservists undergo training that prepares them to conduct distribution activities on a deployment in support of the warfighter or natural disaster response.

April 25, 2023

Second annual Aviation Leadership Academy, building leadership through teamwork

Richmond, Va. — April 18 - 20 marks the second annual Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Academy, held at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The academy is a training course designed for employees in non-supervisory paygrades GS 11-13 aspiring to move into leadership positions.

April 24, 2023

DLA Energy fuel lab celebrates renovations

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — With a ceremonial flourish of scissors, DLA Energy Europe & Africa petroleum laboratory celebrated the completion of its $4 million renovation in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany, April 6.

April 24, 2023

DLA WMS team meets at DLA Distribution Headquarters for WMS in-stride review

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency representatives from around the enterprise gathered at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, for a Warehouse Management System in-stride review to discuss lessons learned after initial WMS go-live events.

April 24, 2023

Texas band director creates music and musicians with military excess

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Used professional-level musical instruments are turned in to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services from all the Armed Forces musical bands each year. Most of them need some repair but are still a valuable asset to teach the next generation of musicians.

April 21, 2023

20 proteges graduate from Land and Maritime’s Level II mentoring program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2022-2023 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Level II Professional Self-Development Mentoring Program culminated with a graduation ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium April 19.

April 21, 2023

Overseas deployment opportunities available

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees looking for a unique way to support the warfighter can apply for a deployment opportunity with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Support Team or Liaison Team. Jobs are available for 2023 and 2024. The selected employees will remain in their current position and duty station until they are scheduled to deploy.

April 21, 2023

Fraud Prevention and Deterrence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — An effective fraud awareness program and training are key. Memorandums, leadership training, organization-wide emails, and formal training programs are highly effective methods for preventing fraud. All levels of the organization should participate in efforts to mitigate the likelihood of fraud.

April 20, 2023

DLA Distribution Expeditionary Always on call

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Expeditionary has a role and mission capability beyond disaster relief and in direct support of the warfighter anywhere in the world.

April 20, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: Paul Riggs

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Pathways to Career Excellence Program for DLA Disposition Services is a two-year program that takes PaCERs through all of Disposition Services and its processes to learn as much as possible about the directorate.