DLA News Archive

June 7, 2021

Agency realignment improves fuel infrastructure support

Building on the DLA fuel facilities sustainment realignment plan, DLA Energy is finding new ways to streamline processes and better align responsibilities to save money and improve customer support. The 2020 realignment plan merges fuels sustainment, restoration and modernization program management and technical expertise under one command and control umbrella.

June 4, 2021

DLA now the sole provider for printing AND office devices in DOD

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency, already the designated sole provider of Department of Defense printing services, expanded its mission to include office print devices. In a directive signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment last month, DLA will now procure, deliver and sustain all office devices for DOD. This includes office, desktop and stand-alone printers. It also includes copiers, fax machines, scanners and multi-function devices.

June 4, 2021

Gantry machine provides critical functions while increasing support to the warfighter

RICHMOND, Va — Final preparations are underway for bringing the massive gantry machine online at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engineering Directorate’s Industrial Plant Equipment Services Division facility in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

June 4, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego’s Fulcher promoted to Lt.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Military liaison officer Navy Lt. j.g. Kimayah Fulcher was promoted to the Navy rank of Lt. during a ceremony held May 3 at DLA Distribution San Diego, California.

June 3, 2021

DSCC commander honors fallen at local Memorial Day service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Memorial Day weekend heralded a return to traditional in-person events beginning with observances held across Ohio to honor the nation’s fallen service members.

June 3, 2021

DOD warehouse utilization project aims to increase use of storage space, save millions 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New technology being tested at select facilities throughout the Defense Department is generating data on warehouse capacity and unused storage space that could lead to warehouse consolidations or reorganizations, putting material closer to users to support more efficient operations and saving an estimated $600 million.

June 3, 2021

New DLA Energy deputy commander announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic announced the selection of David Kless to serve as the DLA Energy Deputy Commander. Since February 2018, Kless has served as the Executive Director, Operations and Sustainment, DLA Logistics Operations (J-3).  

June 2, 2021

Readiness, demand planning top agenda at Air Force-DLA Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Air Force leaders discussed several collaborative issues such as readiness, demand planning and budget issues during Air Force-DLA Day May 24, the first service day DLA has hosted since November 2019. 

June 2, 2021

DLA Energy Okinawa changes leadership

Okinawa, Japan — Air Force Lt. Col. Tracy Gilmore changed command of DLA Energy Okinawa with Air Force Maj. Anthony Anderson during a virtual ceremony with employees, friends and family May 27.

June 2, 2021

Colorado Springs employee recognized

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Justin Herburger named Employee of the Quarter.