DLA News Archive

Oct. 16, 2018

Puget Sound increases contracting awards nearly 50 percent, awarding small businesses millions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment achieved a 43 percent increase in contracting actions this year. The contracting division executed more than $103 million in contract awards during fiscal year 2018 in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, an increase of nearly 50 percent over FY17.

Oct. 16, 2018

First quarterly DFSP site visit, Andrews AFB

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Maryland — A firsthand glimpse at where the fuel comes in, where it is stored, how it is tested and transferred through underground pipelines is an important part of understanding Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s mission.

Oct. 16, 2018

DLA Troop Support’s Joint Reserve Force meets with commander at inaugural town hall event

PHILADELPHIA — Reservists assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support were recognized for their role in the Troop Support mission and provided insights on the fiscal 2019 Campaign Plan at the first Joint Reserve Force town hall event Oct. 13 in Philadelphia. DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly hosted the town hall to bring the

Oct. 16, 2018

Distribution employee participates in 40th Annual BIG Conference

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Tish Thompson, supply specialist with DLA Distribution’s Further Operations directorate and member of the DLA Distribution Headquarters Multicultural team, recently attended the Blacks in Government 40th Annual National Training Institute held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme this year’s event was “Leveraging Your Professional Attributes for Sustained Growth and Development”.

Oct. 16, 2018

Agency software consolidation, cloud migration save costs, boost warfighter support

The effort to update, consolidate and standardize software across the Defense Logistics Agency, known as “application rationalization,” is helping the agency improve cybersecurity, lower costs and streamline its operating environments.

Oct. 16, 2018

Puget Sound increases contracting awards nearly 50 percent, awarding small businesses millions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment achieved a 43 percent increase in contracting actions this year. The contracting division executed more than $103 million in contract awards during fiscal year 2018 in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, an increase of nearly 50 percent over FY17.

Oct. 15, 2018

Coolest job in the Air Force, in a manner of speaking

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — Oxygen begins to boil at -297 degrees Fahrenheit and will freeze at around -361 degrees Fahrenheit — in between these two temperatures you have oxygen in liquid form. Handling liquid oxygen, also known as LOX, can be very dangerous and is done on a daily basis by the crew chiefs at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Oct. 15, 2018

Navy birthday celebration unites leaders, shipmates

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant organizations celebrated the Navy's 243rd birthday Oct. 11.

Oct. 15, 2018

DLA Distribution ready for the 2018 Flu Season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Flu season is upon us and DLA Distribution is ready for it. It is the most predominant yearly obligation for the Shelf Life Special Commodities team here, with the season typically beginning in June.

Oct. 15, 2018

The Barn opens its doors once again

Richmond, Va. — After two years of renovations, the DSCR Community Center — also known as “The Barn” — is open and ready to welcome visitors once again. The 80-year-old structure at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, has hosted many recreational and professional functions including conferences, private and government ceremonies, and summer community programs.