DLA News Archive

Aug. 26, 2021

DLA Indo-Pacific chief of staff honored in farewell

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Commander Navy Capt. Jason Adams recognized Chief of Staff John Hamilton during a farewell ceremony August 11, 2021, for his various accomplishments over the past decade.

Aug. 26, 2021

DLA Distribution designs remediation process to improve warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution initiated a continuous process improvement project in June 2020, with a goal of accounting for and reporting improperly marked freight received at DLA Distribution centers on the east and west coasts of the United States.

Aug. 26, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Land and Maritime over the years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For 60 years, the Defense Logistics Agency has been a leader in defense logistics, dedicated to advancing the art and science of end-to-end supply chain management and streamlined acquisition. In celebration of the DLA’s upcoming 60th Anniversary celebration in October, DLA Land and Maritime looks back at the early days of our historic support to what is known today as DLA.

Aug. 25, 2021

DLA director discusses local operations at DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Aug. 18 to discuss initiatives toward improving and sustaining warfighter material readiness and to view installation improvements.

Aug. 25, 2021

60th Anniversary: Longtime associate recalls DLA jobs before today's technology

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Remember typing pools? Electric typewriters? Only one telephone per group? DLA Land and Maritime’s Debbie Miller talks about what it was like working in various DLA jobs before today's technology.

Aug. 25, 2021

Army logisticians gain insight on DLA Troop Support processes, warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Army logisticians supporting the 902nd Military Intelligence Group and National Security Agency gained insights on Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support services during a visit to the organization’s headquarters August 20, in Philadelphia.

Aug. 25, 2021

DLA Aviation analysts improve business processes by creating bots

Richmond, Va. — Partnering with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Robotic Process Automation Program this past year, DLA Aviation analysts collaborated with agency activities and major subordinate commands to improve business processes, increase responsiveness and manage costs.

Aug. 24, 2021

Obituary: Lt. Gen. Vincent M. Russo

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Vincent M. Russo, whose Army career spanned more than three decades died Aug. 10 at 90. His leadership was marked by rapid growth, structural change and technological advancement.

Aug. 24, 2021

Thule receives annual resupply

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Peterson Space Force Base website — Thule Air Base, Greenland, receives vital supplies annually between the months of June and August in a resupply operation known as Pacer Goose.

Aug. 24, 2021

Communication across DLA ensures mission success as COVID-19 surge test site support hits the one-year mark

PHILADELPHIA — On August 5, 2020, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support delivered on its first request for personal protective equipment to supply Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 surge testing sites. A little more than a year and over 13 million lifesaving items later, the mission is as important as ever.