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Oct. 31, 2023

Lego model bridges gap in fuel systems training

One man’s passion for building with Lego is bridging a gap in fuel systems training for entry-level employees and students. Carl Drechsel, a DLA Energy project engineer, used the interlocking bricks, gears and minifigures to assemble a realistic model of a complete DOD fuel receipt and distribution system.

Oct. 31, 2023

DLA’s commander of joint regional combat support connects with Indo-Pacific warfighters

DLA's commander of joint regional combat support worked with warfighters Oct. 19-27 to set future requirements in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct. 27, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers disability awareness month message

Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase delivers remarks about national disability awareness month.

Oct. 25, 2023

DLA associate recognized with DOD disability award for outstanding contributions to agency

“I didn’t think this could ever happen to me,” said Greg Ramsey, support agreement manager for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus, of being named one of the Defense Department’s outstanding employees with a disability for 2023.

Oct. 25, 2023

DLA Headquarters kicks off CFC with $300K goal

DLA Headquarters employees kicked off the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign with a $300,000 goal and reminder of the many ways their contributions make a difference in peoples' lives.

Oct. 25, 2023

Dauphin County Crisis Response Team sniper leads weapons course for DLA Police 

Participants were instructed on the advantages and disadvantages of weapon use inside of the vehicle, proper vehicle positioning and vehicle as a weapon concepts.

Oct. 24, 2023

Eastern Distribution Center modernization to culminate in trifecta go live

The more than $250 million project kicked off in 2020 and is set to go live in 2025 to improve efficiency and surge capability within the EDC.

Oct. 23, 2023

Alaska team removes Coast Guard hazardous waste

DLA’s Anchorage-based disposal office is helping regional Coast Guard sites clear out pandemic-related backlogs.

Oct. 23, 2023

Commentary: World War II developmental, formative for first 5 DLA directors

When the Defense Supply Agency became the Defense Logistics Agency in 1977, it marked the end of an era. For a decade and a half, agency directors had based organizational and operational decisions on their World War II experiences.

Oct. 20, 2023

Senior leaders talk warfighter support during two-day forum

Senior leadership from across the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation enterprise met on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia for the Senior Leadership Alignment and Commitment Forum. The event took place in the Frank B. Lotts Center Oct. 18-19.

Oct. 20, 2023

WRP Program Spotlight: Cristina Rivera

To celebrate National Disability Employee Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Defense Logistics Agency would like to feature Cristina Rivera, a Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) coordinator for DLA Distribution.

Oct. 18, 2023

DLA, Navy leaders discuss logistics, readiness during partnership meeting

Defense Logistics Agency leaders and key members of the Navy discussed logistics, readiness and several other topics during a partnership meeting Oct. 11.

Oct. 17, 2023

‘Piggybacking’ can open doors to security problems

Holding a door open for the person behind you may seem like the polite thing to do, but it can lead to a serious security breach at the workplace. The Defense Department calls this practice piggybacking and defines it as an unauthorized person tagging along with an authorized person to enter a facility, restricted area, checkpoint or other controlled environment.

Oct. 16, 2023

Hawaii team helps Pearl Harbor hotel

Navy Lodge Hawaii recently turned to DLA Disposition Services for the removal of more than 2,000 furniture and appliance items deemed excess after room upgrades at Pearl Harbor.

Oct. 16, 2023

Dauphin County CRT and MFFU train at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna 

The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Police Department hosted a training event with the Dauphin County Crisis Response Team and the Mobile Field Force Unit.