DLA News Archive

March 27, 2024

Air Force customers get inside look at DLA customer service

RICHMOND, Va. — To improve coordination and understanding, a team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation held a supply chain operations sync with their counterparts from Joint Base Langley-Eustis at Defense Supply Center Richmond March 5. Coined as a “DLA Support to the Warfighter Sync” by Air Force Lt. Col. Heather McDaniel, deputy chief, Air Force Customer Facing Division, DLA Aviation, the organizers used this event to educate their customers from the 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 438th Supply Chain Operations Group at JBLE.

Sept. 19, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Marcel Ocampo

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Learn more about DLA Energy employee, Marcel Ocampo, in this interview.

Sept. 13, 2023

Partnerships, sustainment in Indo-Pacific theater focus of annual DLA/Air Force Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two weeks shy of the Air Force’s 76th birthday, Defense Logistics Agency Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic welcomed senior logistics leaders from across the service and DLA to the annual Air Force/DLA Day.

Sept. 1, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Indo-Pacom deputy commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution briefed Bruce Blank, incoming DLA Indo-Pacific deputy commander, Aug. 8 about the role, skills and logistics knowledge DLA Distribution brings to warfighter support.

Aug. 2, 2023

DLA Distribution launches new command video

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is launching a new video, “DLA Distribution: Enabling Readiness,” August 2 at 12:00 p.m. on the DLA YouTube site. The video highlights the amazing DLA Distribution workforce, the true powerhouse driving storage and distribution excellence.

July 27, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Padgett retires after a combined service of nearly 59 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Jerry W. Padgett is retiring from government service having served nearly 59 years of civilian and military service.

July 24, 2023

From Cameroon to DLA: desire to learn and improve broadens horizons

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Air Force Master Sgt. Yanick MBA is keen to understand the ins and outs of his place in supply chain management, and how he can help improve processes that support the warfighter.

March 23, 2023

DLA Aviation delivers readiness lethality to warfighter

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The mission of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is to ensure total part supportability to the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex sustainment processes.

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime Commander to participate in Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins will join fellow leaders from across the country for the 2023 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference February 27 – March 1 in downtown Columbus.

Sept. 21, 2022

DLA Land and Maritime looks to the future while recognizing 75 years of Air Force achievement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and members of her leadership team hosted the U.S. Air Force 75th birthday celebration at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park Pavilion Sept. 16, to recognize the historical achievements and highlight the future of the service.