DLA News Archive

April 18, 2023

Week #3 of April PrepareAthon focuses on evacuation and SIP

Know your emergency action plan for evacuation procedures or if sheltering in place.

April 18, 2023

How Disposition Services fits into the electric vehicle procurement puzzle

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In an effort to combat the evolving climate crisis, U.S. President Joseph Biden signed Executive Order 14057: “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability." According to section 102 of EO 14057, the government-wide goal is to lead the nation on a firm path to net-zero emissions by 2050. In doing so, the federal procurement and operational policies will change to align with the new goal of securing a transition to clean, zero-emission technologies. A focal point for DLA is the disposal process for federally procured EVs.

April 18, 2023

Civilian deployers provide worldwide logistics support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the start of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Expeditionary Civilian Deployment Program in 2009, DLA Land and Maritime civilians have deployed across the globe ensuring the readiness, capability, capacity, and lethality of the nation’s warfighters.

April 18, 2023

Inflation, supply chain disruptions yield lower supplier survey ratings

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Inflation and supply chain disruptions in a post-COVID-19 environment are frustrating suppliers who do business with the Defense Logistics Agency, according to the recent DLA Supplier Survey.

April 17, 2023

Opportunities equal experience for new acquisition deputy director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — George Atwood came on board as the deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition in December, but his history with the agency goes back almost 30 years.

April 17, 2023

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City welcomes improvements

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management team celebrated the opening of a new office administration area Mar. 6 in Bldg. 2121 on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The section had not been updated in more than 45 years, and it now boasts brighter, modern looks with essential equipment for day-to-day operations.

April 14, 2023

Agency communicators hone skills during seminar

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s public affairs teams discussed the challenges they face in their field and how to tell DLA’s story going forward during the Public Affairs Seminar, April 11-13 at the agency’s headquarters.

April 14, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers Holocaust Day of Remembrance message

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton P. Chase, Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution delivers a Holocaust Day of Remembrance message.

April 14, 2023

The Power of RED: How a Simple Tradition Boosts Morale and Builds Camaraderie

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every Friday, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees across the world wear something red to show support and remember everyone deployed.

April 13, 2023

Classified document leaks spur new focus on safe handling

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — As federal investigators assess the impact of recent classified document leaks, DOD officials are reminding employees how to properly handle information designated as top secret, secret or confidential.