DLA News Archive

Sept. 9, 2020

Fitness Center move involves plenty of sweat, heavy lifting

Richmond, Va. — The old accommodations for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s popular Red Brick Fitness Center weren’t making the grade. While construction of a new Fitness Center gets under way, the workout equipment will be housed in the Community Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 8, 2020

New policy addresses 3D parts for Army aircraft

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Aviation and Missile Command website — As the Army explores the potential of some advanced manufacturing methods and 3D-printed parts to maintain and sustain its aviation fleet, recently published guidance aims to strike a balance between safety, improvements to readiness and escalating costs.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA liaison officer earns NORTHCOM trust, kudos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Defense Logistics Agency Liaison Officer Ralph Laurie has spent most of his DLA career at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado. During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, he helped NORTHCOM return thousands of passengers stranded on cruise ships arriving from overseas.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA Distribution’s aide-de-camp promoted to captain

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, promoted Army 1st Lt. Trevor Madsen, Distribution aide-de-camp, to the rank of captain during a virtual promotion ceremony Sept. 1. Madsen’s parents and siblings, unable to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, watched the ceremony live via social media.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA Aviation supervisor at Corpus Christi keeps team together, maintains warfighter support during pandemic

RICHMOND, VA — As the senior Defense Logistics Agency Aviation representative at Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas, Melissa Lopez said she has embedded herself with Army aviation leadership there to understand their issues and concerns.

Sept. 7, 2020

Incirlik behind the scenes: Scalpel, forceps, gauze! Medical Logistics supplies medics

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Medical Service website — The 39th Medical Group is a world all on its own, with a unique mission and specialties vital to the continuation of Incirlik Air Base’s mission of providing allied support to NATO’s Southern flank. Highly proficient specialists help keep Airmen fighting fit through routine care, injury recovery and mental support and recovery.

Sept. 4, 2020

Disasters Don’t Wait – get prepared during National Preparedness Month

RICHMOND, VA — National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved than this September.

Sept. 4, 2020

Plan ahead to be cyber-ready, tech-ready during disasters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s Computer Emergency Response Team is asking DLA employees and contractors to help keep the agency’s networks, systems and data safe from phishing.

Sept. 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s McRath receives the Outstanding Employee with a Disability Award

ANNISTON, Ala. — Hershel McRath’s work ethic and drive for excellence have made him an invaluable part of the Storage Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama.

Sept. 3, 2020

Technology bridges telework interpersonal communication gap

Live, virtual and video technology is helping DLA Energy bridge the interpersonal communication gap during maximum telework. During the new normal, the agency is using various forms of technology to collaborate, meet and build relationships.