DLA News Archive

July 1, 2021

Fireworks safety message from DLA Installation Management Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, the only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. These shows are returning this year after being cancelled last year. Fireworks are simply not safe in the hands of consumers and cause thousands of injuries each year.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley hosted his first town hall June 25, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pa. During the event Shirley discussed his priorities and vision for leadership, including mission accomplishment and everyday enterprise excellence.

July 1, 2021

Priorities, vision set at new Troop Support commander’s town hall

PHILADELPHIA — For his first address to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce, new Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley emphasized starting with “why” during a town hall event June 25 in Philadelphia.

July 1, 2021

Following safety precautions is paramount with at home fireworks

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services and the Fire Prevention Office are looking forward to the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and we have some tips to help you enjoy the holiday safely.

July 1, 2021

Disposition Services employee's unique musical hobby

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — DLA Disposition Services employee, Wayne Hayward talks about how he got started designing and building string instruments.

Women in a white shirt and brown vest leans against a rock in the woods

July 1, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Beth Ford

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Beth Ford is DLA Disposition Services North East director and has been with federal government for 35 years.

Man tips over a container of water to demonstrate what a 30 gallon spill looks like to a small group of people at Kirtland, AFB.

June 30, 2021

DLA conducts spill prevention exercise at Kirtland AFB

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kirtland Air Force Base website — The Defense Logistics Agency partnered with Kirtland’s environmental professionals to host its annual spill prevention exercise.

June 29, 2021

Energy East Pacific changes command

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Navy Cmdr. Eric Lockett bid farewell to the DLA Energy East Pacific command June 11 as he relinquished command to Navy Cmdr. William Jakubowicz.

Hispanic guy appears on a computer screen with the back of a head looking at the computer.

June 29, 2021

New edition of The Rap features 2020 NCO of the Year

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Penaflor, DLA's 2020 NCO of the Year, stars in the latest edition of The Rap talk show.

A military officer in uniform looks at a sample of fuel

June 28, 2021

New commander tours Europe and Africa fuel lab

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — One of five DLA Energy fuel laboratories worldwide, the Europe & Africa facility at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Germany tests around 2,000 fuel samples each year including routine quality surveillance, investigations of possible contamination as well as testing for secured fuels. DLA Energy Europe & Africa’s new commander Army Lt. Col. Benverren Fortune visited the lab to learn more about its capabilities and services June 10.

Female Army colonel presents man with plaque during farewell ceremony.

June 28, 2021

Departing DLA Indo-Pacific leader lauded

DLA Indo-Pacific employees bid farewell to one of their outstanding leaders in a June 7 ceremony at Camp Humphreys, Korea.