DLA News Archive

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A South Carolina National Guard’s CH-47F Chinook helicopter assigned lands at the Whale Branch Early College High School and delivers water and food supplies to the community of Seabrook in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew Oct. 9. DLA Troop Support provided meals for 6,000 Marine recruits who were evacuated before the storm from Paris Island, South Carolina to Albany, Georgia. Hurricane Matthew peaked as a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean and hit the S.C. coast on Oct. 7.

Oct. 13, 2016

Troop Support provides food, helipad materials for Hurricane Matthew relief

PHILADELPHIA — As the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort deployed to support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts, it did so with a timely re-supply of food by DLA. “DLA Troop Support is uniquely positioned to respond to crises like Hurricane Matthew at a moment’s notice with world class logistics,” said Victor Harmon, DLA Troop Support Customer Operations.

DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Richard Ellis, Lt. Dartanyon King, Subsistence contract specialist, and Navy Capt. Daniel Hodgson, Construction and Equipment director, cut a cake in honor of the Navy’s 241st birthday during a ceremony Oct. 11.

Oct. 13, 2016

Troop Support celebrates Navy’s 241st birthday

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support celebrated the Navy’s 241st birthday and the service’s tradition, pride and core values after a senior leader staff meeting Oct. 11.

DLA EEO Director Ferdinand LeCompte presents a certificate of appreciation to LaPearl Smith, business development manager at the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Oct. 11, 2016.

Oct. 12, 2016

Speaker shares advice for living with disability, working with disabled coworkers

A manager from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services shared her agency’s advice on what to do if you become disabled and offered tips for interacting courteously with people who have disabilities, in an Oct. 11 presentation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

DLA Distribution commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi (center), joined by Thomas Kelly, U.S. ambassador to Djibouti; Navy Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler, deputy commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa; Paul Brown, AFRICOM deputy director for logistics; Navy Capt. James Black, Camp Lemonnier commanding officer; Navy Capt. Christopher Parker, Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center, Sigonella; Army Col. Elizabeth Delbridge-Keough, DLA Europe and Africa commander; and Navy Cmdr. Pamela Dozier, DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, commander cuts the ribbon on the newest distribution detachment site in Djibouti, Africa on Sept. 30.

Oct. 11, 2016

DLA Distribution opens operation in Djibouti

AMBOULI, Djibouti — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution cut the ribbon on its newest facility during a ceremony with logistics partners and customers September 30.

On Saturday, October 8, the community, family and friends of Stephen Byus came together to remember him with a ceremony and unveiling of a new sign. Senate Bill 182, which was enacted earlier this year, named State Route 93 from the boundaries of the City of Wellston to the Village of Coalton as the “Lieutenant Stephen Byus Memorial Highway.”

Oct. 11, 2016

Associate honored posthumously with signage

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Oct. 8, the community, family and friends of Stephen Byus came together to remember him with a ceremony and unveiling of a new sign. Senate Bill 182, which was enacted earlier this year, named State Route 93 from the boundaries of the City of Wellston to the Village of Coalton as the “Lieutenant Stephen Byus Memorial Highway.”

Subsistence employees enjoy a picnic lunch Oct. 5 at the NSA Philadelphia base pavilion during a Fall Fling event. Employees also played cornhole, horseshoes and "Family Food."

Oct. 11, 2016

Fall Fling brings Subsistence employees closer

PHILADELPHIA — Subsistence employees ate hot dogs and hamburgers and competed in “Family Food” during their Fall Fling Oct. 5.

Voting is a civic duty. But talking about why you plan to vote the way you do is against the law in the federal workplace.

Oct. 11, 2016

You’ve got mail: The Hatch Act and email

Most federal employees are aware they shouldn’t be discussing whom they support for political office while at work or on federal property. And recent articles have made clear the rules for social media. But what about email?

Service dog trainees Kharma and Lucy watch the audience arrive for the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center's People With Disabilities event on how such companions help combat veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Oct. 7, 2016

Service dogs show their skills at disabilities program

Battle Creek, Michigan — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s People With Disabilities Program Oct. 5 had four special guests — including two who literally work their tails as they train to help former military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency leaders meet to discuss DLA’s continued support to the Air Force at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 6.

Oct. 7, 2016

Air Force-DLA Day strengthens customer relationship

Air Force customers and Defense Logistics Agency leaders met to discuss DLA’s continued support to the Air Force at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 6.

Furnishings from the Marine Corps’ old Temporary Lodging Facility at Iwakuni, Japan, arrive at DLA Disposition Services.

Oct. 5, 2016

Furnishings ‘check out’ of old lodging facility

Iwakuni, Japan — With the end of summer came the transition from the Marine Corps’ old Temporary Lodging Facility at Iwakuni, Japan, as furniture and other items not needed for the new building made their way to their temporary lodging at DLA Disposition Services.