DLA News Archive

April 12, 2022

Navy, Marine Corps Support Fixed Wing Refueling Operations in Iceland

KEFLAVIK AIR BASE, Iceland — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Sixth Fleet website — U.S. aircraft often fly to the farthest reaches of the globe. To sustain this, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps created small, specialized teams that move mountains to make that flight possible.

April 11, 2022

Employee wellness program offers free, confidential services

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees have easy access to free, confidential resources that can help with everyday tasks like finding a pet sitter or dealing with complex issues like depression and grief. 

April 11, 2022

Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year for San Joaquin County

TRACY, Calif. — Firefighter/Engineer Joseph Guerrero and Police Sgt. Ken-Ken DeVera from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California, were recognized as San Joaquin County’s 2022 Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year during a community recognition dinner hosted by the Tracy American Legion Post 172, March 26. Guerrero will now compete for Regional Firefighter of the Year honors.

April 11, 2022

Awareness and tips for emergency calls emphasized during National 9-1-1 Education Month

Richmond, Va. — National 9-1-1 Education Month is observed annually in the month of April at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The 9-1-1 system serves as the vital link between the public and emergency responders. It is intended as a nationwide telephone number and gives the public fast and easy access to a public safety answering point.

April 11, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna’s PrepareAthon topic #2: Flood safety tips/Telecommunicator week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Deemed “April PrepareAthon,” the Security & Emergency Services Management team will provide a new topic each week this month to assist employees with preparing for disasters and other emergencies. 

April 11, 2022

Employee Reflection: Risa Funakoshi

Get to know the drum playing, BTS-loving property disposal specialist from the property disposal site in central Japan.

April 10, 2022

Employee Reflection: Shinya Onodera

Meet the property disposal specialist from the agency's disposal site in northern Japan.

April 9, 2022

Employee Reflection: Brandon Durocher

Get to know the material examiner and identifier from Alaska.

April 8, 2022

DLA Land & Maritime focuses on industry partnerships and emerging technology on second day of supplier conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2022 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exhibition concluded April 7 following a day filled with informative speakers from defense and industry, collaborative breakout sessions and discussion panels focused on improving communication and relationships with industry partners, as well as identifying new opportunities to support the Warfighter.

April 7, 2022

Defense Supplier Conference returns to Columbus, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After a four-year hiatus, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and the National Defense Industry Association brought the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exhibition back to downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 6-7. More than 800 defense industry representatives packed a ballroom in the Greater Columbus Convention Center for first day speakers, including Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Steven Morani, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic, and DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry.