DLA News Archive

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Jan. 28, 2022

Defense Supply Center Columbus welcomes new site director

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kristine Freels is the new Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Site Director. Freels replaces Dan Bell who retired in December.

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Special Commodities Branch wins DLA’s Team Performance of the Year Award-Medium Team

Jan. 27, 2022

DLA Distribution Susquehanna's Special Commodities Branch wins DLA’s Team Performance of the Year Award-Medium Team

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Within this dedicated group of 42 employees, over 530 years of practical floor experience and high levels of technical expertise combine to drive and shape the day-to-day operation of cold chain management for DDSP.

Jan. 27, 2022

DLA Troop Support celebrates retirement of three civilian employees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of two civilian employees during a ceremony Jan. 26 in Philadelphia.

A collection of items glow under a black light at the Air Force Radioactive Recycling and Disposal facility, Dec. 1, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Radioactive Recycling and Disposal (AFRRAD) is the primary focal point for radioactive recycling and waste management within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jaima Fogg)

Jan. 27, 2022

Small team, big responsibility

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website — When one thinks of radioactive material, images of Homer Simpson or the “Back to the Future” flux capacitor may come to mind. At Wright-Patt, a team of four serve as subject matter experts on radioactive waste.

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Jan. 27, 2022

Employee Reflection: Suzanne Gusching

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know DLA Disposition Services Business Support Directorate's Property Disposal Specialist Suzanne Gusching.

Jan. 26, 2022

J6 Employee Spotlight - Kevin Hand

Every month DLA Information Operations will highlight an employee. This month, the spotlight is on Kevin Hand from J6X Customer Experience Directorate.

To help keep planes flying, the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit works 24/7 to deliver assets or parts that maintainers need to fix aircraft. Winning today’s fight means executing the air tasking order daily to meet the U.S. Central Command commander’s priorities. With aircraft flying daily, eventually parts will wear down or break, causing the aircraft to be grounded for several days.

Jan. 26, 2022

You can't fly without supply

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — To help keep planes flying, the 61st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit works 24/7 to deliver assets or parts that maintainers need to fix aircraft.

Jan. 26, 2022

DLA Aviation team at Warner Robins pulls off quick warehouse move for Air Force

Richmond, Va. — Most moves require extensive planning, detailed lists, and plenty of time to make sure the needed space is available. But when the Air Force needs room on short notice, you make room.

Jan. 25, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Child and Youth Program wins the 2021 DLA Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility Program Excellence Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Child and Youth Program won the 2021 DLA Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility Program Excellence Award.

Jan. 24, 2022

First quarter employees of the quarter

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy announced its first quarter, fiscal year 2022 military, civilian and strategic goals employees of the quarter.