DLA News Archive

July 3, 2019

Employees should remain vigilant during the 2019 Independence Day holiday

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Employees in the Washington, D.C., area should be aware of heightened security due to this year’s "Salute to America" celebration on July 4th as President Donald Trump is set to honor the country's armed forces with military demonstrations and flyovers in addition to other festivities and the annual fireworks display.

July 3, 2019

Perez takes command of Americas at Houston

DLA Energy Americas at Houston changed leadership in a ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston, Texas, June 26. Outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo handed over responsibility of the organization to Army Lt. Col. Julian Perez.

July 2, 2019

Blood Drive - July 10

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive July 10 from 9:30 am -1:30 pm in the Community Center, Bldg. 14. You are eligible to donate if your previous donation was on or prior to May 15, 2019.

July 2, 2019

Installation Management fire inspector shares fireworks safety tips

Richmond, Va. — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, many are excited to see the fireworks show sparkling in color across the dark skies. It’s a beautiful sight that many try to duplicate in their backyards, parks and sometimes in neighborhood streets. This can lead to some devastating mishaps that I’m sure we’ve all heard about before.

July 2, 2019

Excess tents offer new shelter for teens in youth program

Coronado National Forest — Tents provided by DLA Disposition Services’ Reutilization, Transfer and Donation Program are now keeping a new educational program going in the Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona.

July 2, 2019

DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ presented coins to several DLA Distribution headquarters employees at a recent recognition event. DLA Distribution Acquisitions’ Jama Muschara received a commander’s coin for her work as the lead acquisition project analyst. Muschara went above and beyond in assisting DLA customers

July 2, 2019

Air Force Customer Facing Division Chief promoted to colonel

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Lt. Col. John “Gus” Gustafson, Air Force Customer Facing Division chief with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate was promoted to colonel at a ceremony held June 25 in the DLA Aviation Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 2, 2019

U.S., Japan logistics team equip Misawa forces for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Misawa Air Base website — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force logistics team members came together to load supplies and prepare for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27 to 31.

July 1, 2019

Agency employee becomes first woman to lead NATO codification

Battle Creek, Michigan — While some prepared for summer to begin, Elaine Chapman, international logistics data program manager for the Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, began her new duties as she completed her first official act as chair of the Main Group for Allied Committee 135 when she opened some codification training courses in Luxembourg.

July 1, 2019

Colorado reservists make impact abroad

PETERSON AIR FORCE, Colo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 302nd Airlift Wing website — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 302nd Logistics Readiness Squadron spent two weeks bolstering wartime readiness for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the U.S. Africa Command at the War Reserve Materiel Central Regional Storage Facility in Luxembourg.