DLA News Archive

June 29, 2023

New deployable volunteer group to expand DLA’s readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new volunteer opportunity is available for Defense Logistics Agency employees who think working in the field with warfighers sounds more exciting than a cubicle job with a predictable schedule. DLA is assembling a crew of 400 volunteers to deploy as situations arise around the world. Members will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to supplement DLA employees already on the ground.

June 28, 2023

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi welcomes new commander Owens and bids farewell as Autrey retires

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, welcomed Army Lt. Col. Timothy J. Owens and bid a fond farewell to Army Lt. Col. Cody M. Autrey during a change of command and retirement ceremony June 27.

June 28, 2023

DLA Energy Americas East changes command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas East welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony in Houston, Texas, June 26, where Army Lt. Col. Thaddeus Douthitt assumed command from Army Lt. Col. Chris Masson.

June 28, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers July 4 remarks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, SC, Commander DLA Distribution, delivers his remarks to the workforce ahead of the July 4th holiday.

June 27, 2023

Ongoing interagency collaboration with DLA Police key to emergency preparedness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Police and central Ohio law enforcement partners participated in the first of several planned collaborative walk-throughs June 22 of Defense Supply Center Columbus facilities in an effort to continue building relationships and trust to facilitate emergency preparedness.

June 27, 2023

Joint Reserve Force: ready, responsive, and flexible, worldwide

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA reservists participate in joint exercises around the word to better support the DLA mission.

June 27, 2023

DLA to undergo DOD quadrennial review

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DOD-led review will assess whether DLA meets its chartered mission efficiently and effectively. Possible focus areas include contingency demand planning, depot-level reparables and warehouse utilization.

June 27, 2023

Quality assurance team helps keep Army Prepositioned Stocks at high state of readiness

MANNHEIM, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 405th Army Field Support Brigade website — Working onsite with government contracted maintainers and logistics personnel, the quality assurance specialists from Army Field Support Battalion-Mannheim at the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite help to ensure the APS-2 equipment is received, stored, maintained, modernized and operationally configured within the contract scope to meet the requirements set forth by U.S. Army Sustainment Command and the Army.

June 26, 2023

Research & Development team treats DLA directorates to Snack Symposium

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sometimes smaller meals are easier to digest. That was the premise for the Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development “Snack” Symposium. The half-day event was hosted at DLA Headquarters on June 9.

June 26, 2023

Leadership Spotlight:  Nicholas (Nick) Janik

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Nick has served the country for 21 years, is a proud father and husband, and enjoys woodworking.