DLA News Archive

March 16, 2018

Aerospace Energy supports medical research

BOSTON — When crucial medical research equipment was inoperative because it needed helium to function, a Harvard University associate professor turned to the Defense Logistics Agency Energy for support.

March 9, 2018

New plan, ombudsman focus on strengthening industry engagement

For many years, the Defense Logistics Agency has sought opportunities to engage with its industry partners and adopt their best practices. Now DLA’s Acquisition Directorate has a new DLA Industry Engagement Plan and an ombudsman to help implement the plan’s features.

Feb. 20, 2018

End-of-year printing completed early and on budget

The Defense Logistics Agency completed the 2017 end-of-year printing for Defense Finance and Accounting Service ahead of schedule and on budget, marking the fifth year the agency has done the job. Over 4.8 million tax and account statements, 2.6 million ACA statements, and 2 million Retired and Annuitant newsletters were produced and packaged by DLA over just six and a half weeks.

Feb. 16, 2018

Air Force pharmacy residents visit DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — A group of Air Force pharmacy residents visited DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Feb. 7 as part of their National Capitol Region rotation.

Feb. 13, 2018

Transporting History Halfway Across the Globe: DLA Distribution repatriation project returns antique rifles from Philippines to U.S. despite obstacles

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For over 25 years, DLA Distribution has prided itself as the leading provider of global distribution support to America's military and other federal agencies. With a focus on the execution of its core competency- the receipt, storage and issuance of materiel in support of America’s warfighter- the organization is regularly seeking ways to increase warfighter readiness.

Feb. 8, 2018

DLA Distribution trains workforce on recognizing and responding to homemade explosives

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Philadelphia Division, Harrisburg Field Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Emergency and Special Response, DLA Installation Operations Susquehanna, Security and Emergency Services provided no cost training on Improvised Explosive Devices to Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna employees Jan. 25.

Feb. 5, 2018

San Diego Distribution center participates in Operation Warfighter internship program

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Diego, California, in conjunction with the Department of Defense’s Operation Warfighter internship program, recently hosted Navy Petty Officers Heather Fournier and Christine Broadhurst.

Feb. 2, 2018

Distribution leadership hosts Gen. Darren McDew, USAF, USTRANSCOM Commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, commander, U.S. Transportation Command and members of his team visited DLA Distribution Jan. 30 for a DLA Distribution update.

Jan. 26, 2018

DLA hosts summit to strengthen warfighter food supply chain

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support' Subsistence supply chain held a series of meetings recently to better synchronize the many partners involved in feeding the warfighter.

Jan. 12, 2018

Aging aircraft and equipment leaving Thai service

Thailand — After many years of extended service, some U.S. property granted to the Royal Thai Army during the Cold War/Vietnam War era will be put to rest soon.