DLA News Archive

Dec. 6, 2017

Employee with family struck by hurricane sees DLA difference firsthand

A DLA employee with family in Puerto Rico saw firsthand how the agency helps provide the critical items Americans need when struck by disaster.

Dec. 5, 2017

DLA helps Aviano manage resources

Aviano, Italy — When focusing on the world’s greatest Airmen and the cutting-edge aircraft they maintain and support, many people often forget another vital aspect to the fighting force … stuff.

Dec. 5, 2017

Distribution’s Fernandez honored as DLA NCO of the Quarter

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Staff Sgt. William Fernandez has been named DLA Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for fourth quarter, fiscal year 2017. Fernandez was selected for his performance, professional skill, commitment and leadership as DLA Distribution Senior Human Resources NCO.

Dec. 4, 2017

Troop Support employee returns from deployment to support FEMA recovery efforts

PHILADELPHIA — In the aftermath of recent hurricanes and wildfires, a DLA Troop Support employee answered the FEMA call for federal employees to assist in recovery efforts. Bruce Donnelly, a tailored vendor logistics specialist with the Medical supply chain, volunteered to deploy with FEMA’s Surge Capacity Force.

Nov. 30, 2017

DLA Energy Aerospace supports Delta II rocket launch

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace Energy provided the fuel for a Delta II rocket launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, Nov. 18.

Nov. 30, 2017

Army’s 54th Quartermaster General visits DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Army’s 54th Quartermaster General Brig. Gen. Rodney Fogg gained insight into how DLA Troop Support's provides materials to soldiers through its five supply chains during a visit Nov. 27

Nov. 24, 2017

DLA Energy receives Department of Energy contracting award

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Department of Energy recognized Defense Logistics Agency Energy Installation Energy with the 2017 Federal Energy and Water Management Contracting Award at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. The ceremony honored 27 individuals and teams across 11 federal and Department of Defense organizations.

Nov. 21, 2017

DLA delivers Thanksgiving meals to troops overseas

PHILADELPHIA — The Subsistence team sent more than 200,000 pounds of traditional Thanksgiving food to field kitchens, dining facilities and galleys throughout the Middle East and other parts of the U.S. Central Command.

Nov. 17, 2017

DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM commander visits Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Archie S. Herndon Jr., commander of DLA Central Command and Special Operations Command, visited DLA Distribution headquarters Nov. 7 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center, the largest storage facility in the Department of Defense.

Nov. 14, 2017

Air Force, DLA discuss mutual challenges, opportunities

Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force leaders met to discuss how they could grow their partnership and improve mutual support during Air Force/DLA Day, Nov. 9 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.