DLA News Archive

Dec. 22, 2020

DLA team solves mysteries to help identify Americans missing in action

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Logistics Operations employee Roger Klaren used drawings from old technical manuals to help identify a WWII plane.

Dec. 21, 2020

DLA, industry strengthen partnerships to support warfighters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic and other agency senior leaders hosted a Demand Forecast webinar Dec. 17 with private-sector leaders from 11 associations to help them best respond to DLA’s anticipated contract requirements and notify them of future business opportunities with DLA.

Dec. 21, 2020

AEDC Base Civil Engineering Branch vital to mission success at Arnold AFB

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Arnold Air Force Base website — From mowing grass to operating test utility systems, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Civil Engineering Branch, or TSDC, ensures the readiness of the grounds, facilities and utility systems at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of AEDC.

Dec. 21, 2020

Follow tips to ensure safety during the holidays

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind everyone of the importance of safety during the holidays.

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.