DLA News Archive

Category: Warfighter Always, People and Culture, Strategic Engagement, Financial Stewardship, Process Excellence, DLA Values, DLA Strategy, Better Buying Power

Maria Arroyo, from the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Insurance Center, left center, briefs benefits information to Medical supply chain military and veteran employees at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, July 18, 2018.

July 24, 2018

VA benefits team talks to Medical vets at DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — A VA benefits team was invited by the Medical culture improvement team to talk with the supply chain’s veterans.

July 24, 2018

2018 Summerfest to feature Golden Knights, Dance Spectacular Productions among entertainment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On August 15, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna will host its annual Centennial Summerfest and Organization Day celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

July 19, 2018

Six DLA employees complete Harvard’s Senior Executive Fellows Program

Five Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters employees and one from DLA Distribution recently completed the Senior Executive Fellows Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

Army Quartermaster officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa

July 16, 2018

Army Quartermaster officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa

PHILADELPHIA — The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East changed hands as Army Lt. Col. Sherdrick Rankin assumed command of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa July 12.

July 16, 2018

DLA upgrades LMS, reaps cloud benefits

DLA recently upgraded its training application and moved it into the commercial cloud.

DLA Logistics Operations Director Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson passes the DLA flag to incoming DLA Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella, during a change of command at Nob Hill on historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii July 10.(Photo by Marine Cpl. Patrick Mahoney)

July 13, 2018

DLA Pacific welcomes new commander as Daniels receives accolades for job well done

Navy Capt. Tim Daniels relinquished his command of DLA Pacific in a July 10 ceremony at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson welcomed the incoming commander, Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella.

July 10, 2018

DLA Aviation at Warner Robins employees capture bowling trophy

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, employees defeat teams from across the base by over 40 pins during the inaugural Team Robins Commanders Cup Bowling Tournament. Th

Local warfighters and Defense Logistics Agency personnel gather together at the new collection point on Camp Humphreys to celebrate its grand opening.

July 6, 2018

Agency cuts the ribbon at new Humphreys site

USAG Humphreys, South Korea — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Gimcheon, South Korea, recently celebrated the official Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new collection point at Camp Humphreys.

The idea of marking July 4th with fireworks and parades originated with the Founding Fathers themselves. Graphic by Paul Crank.

July 3, 2018

America’s big day

The tradition of celebrating America's birthday is as old as the republic itself.

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering Kristen Baldwin, left, joins the DLA Value Engineering Achievement Award winners at the June 28 ceremony. Photo by Zane Ecklund.

July 2, 2018

DLA individual, teams recognized for value engineering innovations

One DLA employee and four DLA teams received fiscal 2017 DoD Value Engineering Achievement Awards at a June 28 Pentagon ceremony.