DLA News Archive

Aug. 24, 2023

Deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment tours DLA Distribution, EDC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Radha Iyengar Plumb, deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Aug. 18, along with Leigh Method, deputy assistant secretary of defense for logistics and Brad Bunn, vice director of DLA.

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Aug. 23, 2023

DLA Distribution and the flip side of Operation Pacer Goose 2023

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The download of retrograde material and equipment from the cargo ship Ocean Giant began on Aug. 10 and concluded Aug. 12, at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia.

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Aug. 23, 2023

Central region team thrives despite adversity

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at how the Disposition Services team in remains successful in Central Region.

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Aug. 22, 2023

319th CES upgrades 20-year base hydrant fuels system infrastructure

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Grand Forks Air Force Base website — The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron began a base hydrant fuels system replacement in July 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The hydrant fuel system was initially constructed in 1959, with minor repairs until 2003 when it was replaced with aluminum.

Aug. 22, 2023

One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.

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Aug. 21, 2023

DLA spearheads dress uniform support to Papua New Guinea military

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly two days’ worth of travel and 9,075 miles from Philadelphia to Papua New Guinea, representatives from Defense Logistics Agency’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain met with PNG-Defense Force customers in-person August 3.

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Aug. 21, 2023

2 DLA reservists win Batchelder awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Navy reservists were named recipients of the 2022 Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award.

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Aug. 18, 2023

DOD leader visits Troop Support, learns about capabilities, warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics Leigh Method visited Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support on August 14 to learn more about the organization’ s capabilities and warfighter support.

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Aug. 17, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Navy Capt. Peter Braendeholm took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, from outgoing Navy Capt. Justin Lewis, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 17.

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Aug. 17, 2023

DLA prepares to take temperature on agency culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Culture and Climate Survey starts Aug. 21 and gives employees a chance to share their personal experiences to improve the workplace.