DLA News Archive

Aug. 19, 2021

Winds of change blow in Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City has a new leader. Air Force Col. James Malec relinquished command to Air Force Col. Jason Kalin during a change of command ceremony held at the Tinker Event Center on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 13.

Aug. 18, 2021

Representative Peter Meijer visits DLA Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Congressman Peter Meijer, U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan 3rd District, visited Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, for an overall introduction for the agency’s mission.

Aug. 18, 2021

Iwakuni Marines train on repurposed fuselage

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A scrapped C2A Greyhound turned in to DLA Disposition Services gave military firefighters a valuable learning tool right to its end.

Aug. 18, 2021

DLA Installation Support Susquehanna chief of security and emergency services retires after 39 years

NEW CUMEBERLAND, Pa. — Following 39 years of federal service, Harold “George” Hokkanen, chief, security and emergency services, will retire from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Susquehanna in September.

Aug. 17, 2021

DLA Aviation commander speaks about “Future of Logistics” during annual Tinker and the Primes Conference

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford spoke on a panel focusing on the “Future of Logistics” during the 15th annual Tinker and the Primes conference on Aug. 10.

Aug. 17, 2021

DLA uses DOD database to track, share audit progress

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Financial managers and business cycle owners throughout DLA are tracking audit notice of findings and recommendations and associated corrective action plans through a tool designed to consolidate data across DOD. 

Aug. 17, 2021

Talking trash: Get rid of old equipment at the JBLE Property Books Office

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis website — Does your office have equipment that’s seen better days or a storage closet seemingly bursting at the seams?

Aug. 17, 2021

Supporting the Nation from the beginning

PHILADELPHIA — In October, the Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 60th anniversary. But one of its major subordinate commands has been around for much longer, contributing over 200 years of warfighter and whole of government support to the agency’s great legacy. DLA Troop Support can trace its roots back to the early 1800s and the construction of the Schuylkill Arsenal.

Aug. 16, 2021

Robins’ Plastic and Composite Shop makes repairs to aircraft for sustainment mission

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — Many do not realize Air Force aircraft have a variety of composite, plastic and fiberglass parts that need to be maintained or replaced from time to time.

Aug. 13, 2021

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes incoming chief of staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Air Force Col. Christopher Tooman officially joined the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime team last week, succeeding departing Navy Capt. Dinis Pimentel as chief of staff for the Central Ohio logistics center.