DLA News Archive

Four men wearing personal protective equipment for warehouse work and facemask stand socially distanced inside a warehouse with a forklift and boxes on pallets around them.

Feb. 2, 2021

DLA Disposition Services manager shares COVID-19 support story

CAMP PENDLETON, Calf. — Keeping employees safe, supporting warfighters, helping the nation fight COVID-19 – that’s what Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Camp Pendleton Area Manager Luis Guzman did with his 2020.

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Feb. 2, 2021

DLA Customer Interaction Center connects customers with supplies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Day, night, weekend or holiday, Defense Logistics Agency customers are only about seven seconds away from speaking to a live representative who can provide answers to supply questions ranging from an order’s delivery status to equipment availability.

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Feb. 1, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Mark Aicher

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Mark Aicher, DLA Disposition Services director of business support.

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Feb. 1, 2021

David M. Koch

David Koch leads the Research and Development program at the Defense Logistics Agency, managing an annual budget valued over $100 million.

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Feb. 1, 2021

Navy Rear Adm. Matthew N. Ott III

Navy Rear Adm. Matt Ott III, is currently commander, Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support.

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Feb. 1, 2021

Pete Steen

Pete Steen is a Global Strategy and Economics Advisor at the US Department of Defense, Joint Staff Strategy, Plans and Policy Directorate, Director's Advisory Group.

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Feb. 1, 2021

Matthew Sermon

Matthew Sermon is the Executive Director of Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines.

A T-38 Talon sits under the hardstand at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Jan. 12, 2021. The Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Logistics Agency Military Construction project will enable R-12 refueling of T-38 aircraft near their parking apron with the new aircraft hydrant outlet pits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)

Jan. 31, 2021

Fueling the future: Innovative plans to improve Whiteman AFB

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Whiteman Air Force Base website — Streamlining aircraft refueling is an idea the 509th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels management flight, has worked on since 2017. This innovative idea is now on its way to becoming reality.

Jan. 29, 2021

DLA Distribution, DLA Installation Management Susquehanna, DLA Installation Management San Joaquin recognized for outstanding performance at virtual DLA 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nineteen individuals and teams from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and two installations garnered accolades at the agency’s 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards event Jan. 28.

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Jan. 29, 2021

DLA Troop Support says goodbye to longtime civilian employee

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support said goodbye to its latest civilian retiree during a ceremony Jan. 28 in Philadelphia. Beatrice Ross of the Operations and Plans Directorate retired after 40 years of federal service.