DLA News Archive

Dec. 17, 2021

DLA Aviation instrumental in returning the Air Force B-1B to its bomber fleet

RICHMOND, Va — Over the past several years, there have been documented incidents of the Air Force’s B-1B bombers experiencing in-flight engine issues. The problems occurred when an unsafe part in the augmenter fuel filter housing on its F101 engines failed.

Dec. 17, 2021

Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin Police Department named Outstanding Police Activity of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin Police Department was named the DLA Outstanding Police Activity of the Year. This is a back-to-back win for the department.

Dec. 16, 2021

Excess military truck from DLA Disposition Services given new role at Raisin Volunteer Fire Department

VICTORIA, Texas — Raisin Volunteer Fire Department converted an excess military truck from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services into a firefighting machine.

Dec. 16, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates more than five centuries of experience as 14 civilian employees retire

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of 14 retiring civilian employees during a retirement ceremony Dec. 15.

Dec. 16, 2021

Army Medical Logistics Command supports Operation Allies Welcome

FORT DETRICK, Md. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — Soldiers and Army civilians from Army Medical Logistics Command recently completed missions to support Operation Allies Welcome, ordering and distributing medical equipment and supplies.

Dec. 16, 2021

DLA Headquarters employees, teams earn 13 annual recognition awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ten employees and three teams at DLA Headquarters are recipients of the agency’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Awards. The awards recognize leadership and hard work in support of the agency’s mission in 13 categories.

Dec. 16, 2021

DLA Distribution’s Weaver named the 2021 GDE Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement award winner

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Jada Weaver, the supervisory contract specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters, was named the 2021 Global Distribution Excellence Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement award winner.

Dec. 15, 2021

DLA Aviation and Distribution representation at the 16th Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Depot Forum

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Key Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, leaders attended the 16th Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Depot Forum Dec. 7 and 8.

Dec. 15, 2021

Video: DLA leadership team wishes employees a joyous holiday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Appreciating employees’ accomplishments is easier than ever this holiday season, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic says in a new video also starring Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA’s senior enlisted leader. 

Dec. 14, 2021

Employees bring cheer through DLA Aviation Angel Tree program

Richmond, Va. — Employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, donned their wings again this year to provide gifts for local families through the Angel Tree program.