DLA News Archive

Dec. 6, 2021

DLA Aviation employees do big things in September

RICHMOND, Va — Dylan Brock, a customer support specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base, Utah and John Villanueva, a logistics management specialist with DLA Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida, were selected as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employees of the Month for September. Villanueva won in the general schedule (GS) 10-13 category. Brock took the award in the GS 1-9 category.

Dec. 3, 2021

DLA-IP employees receive USFK Civilian of the Year award

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea — Three Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific employees receive U.S. Forces Korea Civilian of the Year award.

Dec. 3, 2021

HDIFC welcomes the holiday spirit into the building

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center welcomed some pint-sized visitors into the building to kick off the holiday season.

Dec. 3, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Jordan Willis

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Dec. 2, 2021

DLA participates in U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka Safety Fair

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Members from Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific and DLA Distribution Yokosuka participated in the U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka Safety Fair Nov. 15 at Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. The public event was sponsored by various commands and the local Japanese police department.

Dec. 2, 2021

DLA Energy Commander honored at Philippine Consulate

NEW YORK CITY, New York — Honoring Filipino-Americans in uniform both past and present, DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas was recognized at a Veterans Day event at the Philippine Consulate in New York City, Nov. 11. 

Dec. 1, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Chris Judd

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Chris Judd. He's the director for DLA Disposition Services resource management division in Battle Creek, Michigan. He has more than 36 years of federal service, an Air Force veteran and enjoys traveling.

Dec. 1, 2021

Chaplain resources help military members practice their faith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Christopher Archer has served in many challenging assignments in various locations during his more than 20-year career as a chaplain, but he chose his current assignment at DLA in December 2020. Working with his Religious Affairs NCO and DLA Troop Support counterparts, he ensures customers get the religious supplies they need in a timely manner.

Dec. 1, 2021

Rock Your Mocs winner announced

The Native American/Alaskan Native Employment Program has announced the winner of the 2021 Rock Your Mocs contest is Steven Zimmer. Zimmer is a resolution specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime's Maritime Supplier Operations directorate.

Nov. 30, 2021

A fuel handler’s storied 42-year career

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Chuck Allyson’s storied career in fuel has carried him from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; through Fort Lee and Fort Belvoir in Virginia; to Germany, South Korea, and Alaska. His final duty assignment landed him traveling throughout the northeast region of New England. After 21 years in the Army and another 21 years working as a civilian DLA fuel quality assurance representative, it’s time to move on.