DLA News Archive

Nov. 5, 2018

Sustaining the Pack: 8 FW revitalizes base energy utilization

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kunsan Air Base website — The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron has launched its latest project to help Kunsan Air Base take its first steps in becoming more energy efficient and environmentally conscious by rolling out phase one of an infrastructure refresh plan with assistance from the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC.)

Nov. 5, 2018

Land and Maritime associates gain insight into agency functions and how their work impacts mission

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The purpose of the academy is to increase DLA Land and Maritime employees understanding of the organization’s mission and how it’s accomplished. The academy kicked-off with a high-level overview of the Defense Logistics Agency, narrowing focus down to Land and Maritime operations.

Nov. 5, 2018

Continuous Process Improvement award winners show dedication, making DLA better for all

Richmond, Va. — Where there’s a will, there’s a way — and this year’s recipients of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Continuous Process Improvement Award are shining examples of this enduring adage. Most of the honorees were recognized Oct. 23 at the Frank Lotts Conference Center, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Among the 20 award recipients, there were three team awards and two individual performance awards. Awards were presented to CPI project teams; Kitting Functionality and Business Process Improvement, Commerciality Determination Honeywell International, and Oklahoma City – Backorder Resolution Process Improvement Project.

Nov. 5, 2018

Second DLA ball promotes pomp, purpose, people

Springfield, Virginia — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, who often uses the phrase "the secret sauce of warfighter support" as a description of DLA’s people, invited friends, family members, former DLA employees and dignitaries to enjoy an evening of entertainment, history, fanfare and military traditions during the second annual DLA Ball, Nov. 1. Special guests included guest speaker, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Robert McMahon and his wife, Hope, along with Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord, and her husband, Geoff.

Nov. 5, 2018

Commentary: Preparing for command the DLA way

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA is a truly unique assignment for any service member, and especially for one assuming command. But shortly after Lt. Col. Sherdrick Rankin learned he was to command DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa, he realized how little he new about the agency.

Nov. 5, 2018

Partnership improving parts supplies for mechanics

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — A parts supply concept is improving support for maintainers at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, and members of the partnership executing the initiative credit the success to their relationship with each other – with an added boost from automation.

Nov. 5, 2018

O’Leary inducted into Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Trustworthy, revered, humble, a financial genius and first female comptroller were just a few phrases used by her peers to describe 40 years of dedicated service.

Nov. 5, 2018

Army, Navy provide Tyndall much-needed support

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — While Hurricane Michael created catastrophic devastation to most of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, the relief efforts were a reminder of the symbiotic relationship between military branches.

Nov. 5, 2018

Jacksonville distribution team tours local Amazon Distribution Center

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On October 18 the DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida team toured their local Amazon Distribution Center. The purpose of the visit was to gain innovative ideas related to distribution operations being performed at a non-government distribution center.

Nov. 5, 2018

MCAS Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks conducts annual maintenance on 75-foot mechanized landing craft

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point website — “Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., Oct. 10-31, 2018.