DLA News Archive

Dec. 21, 2020

DLA Distribution launches fiscal year 2021 Mentoring Program – seeks mentors and protégés

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Mentoring program is designed to develop a knowledgeable, accountable cadre of problem-solving supervisors to meet the evolving needs of DLA Distribution.

Dec. 21, 2020

Operations stayed strong during 2020

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — While many businesses had to close or reduce their normal work this year, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services operations continued to meet warfighter needs as sites around the world received and processed millions of excess items worth billions of dollars.

Dec. 18, 2020

Winter weather tips

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — December 21 is the first day of winter - make plans to stay safe in winter weather conditions.

Dec. 18, 2020

DLA award winners announced, eight from Columbus workforce named

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eight Columbus employees and two teams garnered top honors in the 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards announced by the Defense Logistics Agency this week.

Dec. 18, 2020

The Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy is on the line

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Fifty-five, also known as the double-nickel, is the national maximum speed limit instituted by the president around the same time he presented Army with the first Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. The Army and Air Force are meeting at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, for the 55th time overall on Saturday for a winner-take-all race to the finish. It may be the first time both teams have played each other following the Army-Navy game.

Dec. 18, 2020

Professionalism and teamwork: September employees of the month instrumental in meeting the DLA mission

RICHMOND, Va. — Christine Colantoni, an equipment specialist in the Customer Operations Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Cherry Point, North Carolina, and Traci Marshall, a contracting officer team lead in the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate, DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, were both named DLA Aviation Employee of the Month for the month of September.

December 17, 2020 Dec. 18, 2020

Distribution’s Barr delivers holiday donations to Lebanon VA Medical Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Domon Barr, a supply management specialist with the Material Management Division, delivered holiday donations to the Lebanon Veterans Administration Medical Center Dec. 11.

Dec. 17, 2020

E&A team continues support in Norway in 2020

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Despite pandemic restrictions and challenges, DLA Disposition Services Europe and Africa collected $8.5 million in retrograde equipment from Marine Corps NATO stores.

Dec. 17, 2020

Federal Energy and Water Management Awards

WASHINGTON — For the fifth consecutive year, DLA Energy employees earned Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their contributions to energy and water efficiency and resilience within the federal government. 

Dec. 17, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Philip Smith

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled What the Holidays Mean to Me. The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.