DLA News Archive

Category: Warfighter Always, Global Posture, Strong Partnerships, Whole of Government, Always Accountable

Former American UH-1H Huey helicopters provided to Thailand are received in place for disposal support from DLA Disposition Services in Thailand

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.

From left: Marine Corps Reserve Maj. Jamie Fleischhacker and Rogelio (Roy) Diaz, DLA liaison officer for USSOUTHCOM take part in the final planning conference for Integrated Advance 17 exercise at U.S. Southern Command headquarters.

Jan. 11, 2018

Reservists help DLA expand exercise-planning capabilities

Members of DLA's Joint Reserve Force are helping plan DLA's joint and national training exercises.

Jan. 4, 2018

Supporting 6th Fleet warfighters

NAPLES, Italy — Navy Cmdr. Josh Elston acted as the single Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa interface during the 6th Fleet 360 war game in Naples, Italy, Dec. 3-8.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Ben Holden, left, assigned to Task Group 56.1, and a member of the Royal Navy of Oman prepare explosives during Exercise Safe Handling 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)

Dec. 28, 2017

DLA expands Middle East vendor pool with workshop for Omani businesses

To help local businesses in Oman learn how to work with the U.S. government, DLA joined U.S. Central Command and the State Department in hosting a workshop for potential vendors.

Dec. 26, 2017

DLA Energy readiness in action

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A video highlighting DLA Energy and Task Force Americas’ Hurricane Maria rescue efforts debuted on the Agency’s YouTube and Facebook sites Dec. 20.

Dec. 26, 2017

NAVSUP WSS commander visits Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Duke Heinz, commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Systems Support, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 15 to discuss how DLA Distribution supports the storage and distribution of critical parts for the Navy through its global network.

Gimcheon staff member helps soldiers locate the environmental control units that will heat up their winter training.

Dec. 23, 2017

Staff helps heat up winter training for artillery unit

Gimcheon, South Korea — Timely customer engagement by Defense Logistics Agency employees has helped some 2nd Infantry Division soldiers cross heating equipment off their Christmas list.

Leadership from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group serve a Christmas meal to the Airmen and Marines deployed under their charge in Southwest Asia, Dec. 25, 2016. The service members deployed here are supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Dec. 20, 2017

DLA Troop Support sends holiday meals to deployed service members

PHILADELPHIA — Deployed service members will be able to enjoy a traditional holiday meal this Christmas thanks to the efforts of Subsistence supply chain professionals at the DLA Troop Support.

Scott Rosbaugh, director of DLA Distribution’s Strategic Plans directorate, discusses DLA Distribution’s core capabilities with Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers on December 11.

Dec. 14, 2017

Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Israel Security Assistance Liaison Officers visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 11 to learn about DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams addresses awardees and audience members Dec. 12, 2017, at the 50th annual DLA Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony.

Dec. 13, 2017

People, teams celebrated for going extra mile in 50th annual Employee Recognition Awards

A total of 43 individuals and 13 teams received 56 awards at the 50th annual Defense Logistics Agency Employee Recognition Awards ceremony, Dec. 12 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.