DLA News Archive

Oct. 22, 2021

European American Heritage Month Spotlight: Shadeed Drakeford

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recognizes European American Heritage during the month of October. DLA Aviation’s theme is “Reflections of Culture, Pride, Diversity and the American Dream.” This observance is an opportunity for DLA Aviation to recognize and celebrate European American Heritage, to include German American Heritage, Italian American Heritage, and Polish American Heritage. Whether you are German American, Italian America, Polish American or not, it’s important to mark the culture of a people who helped shape our nation. DLA Aviation is honored to highlight European Americans who work daily to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters and other federal customers.

Oct. 19, 2021

A new leash on life

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A dog is said to be “a man’s best friend,” but for this DLA Energy employee a dog is much more. Jason Searls and his service dog, Hawkeye, are working together to heal deep emotional wounds.

Oct. 13, 2021

European American Heritage Month Spotlight: Ferdinand “Fred” Tramontin

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recognizes European American heritage during the month of October. DLA Aviation’s theme is “Reflections of Culture, Pride, Diversity and the American Dream.” This observance is an opportunity for DLA Aviation to recognize and celebrate European American Heritage, to include German American Heritage, Italian American Heritage, and Polish American Heritage. Whether you are German American, Italian America, Polish American or not, it’s important to mark the culture of a people who helped shape our nation. DLA Aviation is honored to highlight European Americans who work daily to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters and other federal customers.

Oct. 6, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Maurice Sanabria-Ortiz

Richmond, Va. — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2021 HHM observance theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope,” celebrates Hispanic heritage and reflects on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope. It encourages us to reflect on all past contributions Hispanics made and will continue to make in the future. It is also a reminder that we are stronger together.

Oct. 4, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Roberto C. Zepeda

TRACY, Calif. — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2021 HHM observance theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope,” focuses on the Spanish name Esperanza, meaning hope or expectation.

Sept. 24, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer 3 José Sánchez López

Richmond, Va. — Chief Warrant Officer 3 José Sánchez López, a strategic tactical aviation maintenance readiness officer with DLA Aviation, shares his Puerto Rican heritage and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him during Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2021.

Sept. 17, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Yanice Kovach

Richmond, VA. — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2021 HHM observance theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope,” celebrates Hispanic heritage and reflects on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope. It encourages us to reflect on all past contributions Hispanics made and will continue to make in the future. It is also a reminder that we are stronger together.

Sept. 15, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jaime Medero-Ponce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. In honor of Hispanics’ contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA highlights Program Analyst Jaime Medero-Ponce.

Sept. 14, 2021

Troop Support celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month with virtual program

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees celebrated the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community during a virtual National Hispanic American Heritage Month program September 8.

June 17, 2021

DLA Disposition Services observes Pride Month

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — June is Pride Month and in the spirit of the month, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Equal Employment Office & MWR offices are offering ways to help celebrate the month.