DLA News Archive

Oct. 9, 2020

DLA strengthens supplier alliances during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — COVID-19 has made the Defense Logistics Agency more aware than ever of the challenges and flexibility of its 11,000-plus suppliers, said the agency’s chief of acquisition programs.

Oct. 9, 2020

The Great ShakeOut: what you can do to prepare for an earthquake

RICHMOND, VA — Emergencies can occur in the blink of an eye, with the impact ranging from temporary disruption of activities to a loss of an installation’s ability to perform its assigned missions. Employees receive warnings of approaching weather emergencies, such as blizzards, tornados, floods, etc., in time for them to take measures to minimize loss of life or property. However, there may be no warning signs when it comes to an earthquake.

Oct. 9, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Pallet Reclamation Team is awarded the DLA Distribution Paul D. Oliver Packaging Innovation Excellence award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Pallet Reclamation Team has been awarded the Paul D. Oliver Packaging Innovation Excellence award for their successful cost savings initiatives.

Oct. 8, 2020

Land and Maritime commander talks Ohio’s support to national defense readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry participated as a guest panelist in Ohio’s Defense and Aerospace Forum state-wide event conducted virtually Oct. 6.

Oct. 8, 2020

DLA Distribution Oklahoma City earns the Brig. Gen. Barbara Doornink DLA Distribution Center of the Year (Large) award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The award goes to DDOO for superbly refined programs which cut customer business hour delivery times and achieve solid “green” metrics for over 800,000 annual issues.

Oct. 7, 2020

DLA, HHS deliver rapid-result COVID-19 test kits across the nation

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency supplied over 11 million rapid COVID-19 test kits that provide on-site results within 15 minutes to thousands of sites nationwide by Oct. 2. The deliveries are part of a contract awarded Aug. 28 for 150 million tests on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services and are expected to continue through December.

Oct. 7, 2020

Leveling the playing field 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Utility Services Contract Specialist Arthur Everett has a hearing impairment in both ears due to contracting spinal meningitis at age 3. He is featured in the upper right corner of this year's poster commemorating National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Oct. 7, 2020

New site chief shows resilience

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — A new leader among the Defense Logistics Agency employees at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, recently demonstrated some of the strength and endurance he uses on the job to take first place in a local swim meet.

Oct. 6, 2020

Joint Reserve Force admiral receives second star

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton "Chip" Chase Jr. was promoted to rear admiral upper half at DLA Headquarters Oct. 2.

Oct. 6, 2020

DLA earns DOD awards for its commitment to employees with disabilities

ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA celebrated a fourth consecutive win in the best mid-sized component award category and a DLA Energy financial systems analyst was also recognized as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability during the 40th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 1.