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June 17, 2021

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime, reviews business operations plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited DLA Land and Maritime at the Defense Supply Center Columbus on June 1 for an in-person round table discussion regarding business operations and how they will be integrated into DLA’s new Strategic Plan.

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June 17, 2021

Founder of DLA Land and Maritime supplier alliances to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Land and Maritime Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis is one of nine inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame. 

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June 16, 2021

Disposition Services Central director wraps up tour of duty

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Lt. Col. Jason Logan’s tour as Disposition Services Director of Central Region comes to an end.

Staff Sgt. Kyle Owens, a motor transportation chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, shows the wire housing found inside that steering wheel column of the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 29, 2021. When troubleshooting lighting issues, mechanics are often required to remove the steering wheel to access the wiring. Traditionally, a 10-way slide hammer kit is used to remove the wheel, often cracking the column or warping the wheel in the process. Owens designed a tool that prevents any damage to the truck while removing the steering wheel that won him an Operational Agility Team award for the Innovation Challenge.

June 16, 2021

Marines create innovative vehicle maintenance tool using additive manufacturing

QUANTICO, VA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps System Command website — Marine Corps System Command’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell collaborated with 1st Supply Battalion and industry partners to develop a 3D-printed metal steering wheel removal device. This innovative solutions helps solve a common problem among vehicle maintenance Marines.

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June 16, 2021

Agency representatives ready for 2021 hurricane season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has provided hurricane response since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and is ready to support organizations like FEMA and NORTHCOM during the 2021 season.

From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities.

June 16, 2021

From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities. DLA Aviation virtual Industry Day conference draws record attendance

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a two-day Industry Day Virtual Conference utilizing the Zoom.gov platform, June 8-9. The theme for this year’s event was “From a challenging year to unprecedented opportunities … Opening the door to virtual accessibility.”

AUAB tests, proves new ACE refueling concept

June 16, 2021

AUAB tests, proves new ACE refueling concept

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Recently, members of the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, in collaboration with U.S. Air Forces Central, demonstrated the ability to convert commercial grade aircraft fuel into fuel ready-to-use for military aircraft at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A portrait of Sandra Miller over a background featuring a portion of the DLA emblem

June 16, 2021

Human capital program champion earns acceptance to DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

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June 15, 2021

Former DLA Troop Support commander garners Hall of Fame induction

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason's cost-saving accomplishments as former commander of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia have earned him a place in the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Irely Garcia, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), puts donated food items into boxes at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, in Norfolk, Va., April 1, 2021. As part of President Joe Biden’s strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided more than 400,000 adult and youth face masks to 16 local community centers, including foodbanks, in Philadelphia in May.

June 14, 2021

DLA Troop Support provides masks to Philadelphia community centers

PHILADELPHIA — As part of President Joe Biden’s strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided over 400,000 adult and youth face masks in May to 16 Philadelphia community centers.