DLA News Archive

Sept. 1, 2021

DLA Troop Support says goodbye to seven civilian retirees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of seven civilian employees during a ceremony August 27 in Philadelphia.

Sept. 1, 2021

Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through Sep. 30

Richmond, Va. — Nominations for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s annual Hall of Fame for 2021 are open through Sep. 30. The Aviation Hall of Fame honors former employees who have made significant and enduring contributions to DLA Aviation or Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Aug. 30, 2021

Equipment from DLA Disposition Services helps Kempner Volunteer Fire Department expands fire service

KEMPNER, Texas — Under the Department of Defense Firefighter Program a five-ton truck from the military transferred to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services as excess is now fighting Texas fires with the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department.

Aug. 30, 2021

DLA Distribution Barstow welcomes new director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adam J. Smith became the new director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California, Aug. 23.

Aug. 30, 2021

Customer Relationship Management team launches modern service tool via ServiceNow

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A modern platform for tracking email, phone and fax inquiries from Defense Logistics Agency customers is now live after more than a year of preparation and coordination.

Aug. 30, 2021

Security measures to be satisfied prior to travel

Richmond, Va. — When planning a trip, all Defense Department employees and DOD contractors need to ensure they comply with instructions in DODI 2000.16-V1 Antiterrorism Standards,

Aug. 27, 2021

Brewing up a retirement plan: a recipe for future success

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Future Operations Division Chief Mary Martin has been preparing for retirement during the pandemic, but not how you might think. On August 27, Martin receives a certificate culminating a year-and-a-half program in the science of brewing beer, a passion and post-retirement plan she intends on spending more time on in the future.

Aug. 27, 2021

Fueled to Fight Tonight: Bulk Fuel Company makes history during Large Scale Exercise 2021

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps website — Fueling operations are, by no means, a glamorous occupation in the Marine Corps. Working with a flammable liquid in a tactical setting leaves uniforms reeking of fumes, hands swollen, and bodies fatigued as bulk fuel specialists provide this vital form of combat service support to the greater Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Aug. 27, 2021

Europe distribution center to welcome new deputy commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Neil G. Flanagan joins the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team Aug. 30, to serve as deputy commander, DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.

Aug. 27, 2021

60th Anniversary: Associate Lori Phillips shares thoughts on decades of service with agency

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime’s Lori Phillips talks about her history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary.