DLA News Archive

May 28, 2020

Predictive repairs pave way for Navy fuel tanks

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy is working with Naval Facilities Engineering Command to remove inefficiencies and better respond to customers' needs by streamlining processes and using “Predictive Repairs” to reduce repair time from two years down to a year.

May 27, 2020

Seasonal change also brings new regional leaders

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — As spring transitions into summer, senior leadership for three Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services regions will shift as well.Joe Arnold’s departure as the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Mid-America regional director meant a transfer for Kathy Atkins-Nuñez from her post as director for the South-East to replace Arnold,

May 27, 2020

Robins Frontlines: Linette Pierce

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — Linette Pierce, Defense Logistics Agency, Emergency Supply Operations Center specialist, supports distribution process workers in moving critical items through the distribution process amidst the fight against COVID-19.

May 26, 2020

Hill’s New Manufacturing Flight overcomes part shortages

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — When an essential aircraft part becomes unavailable, it’s not a constraint for the 533 Commodities Maintenance Squadron. They take the motto, “Built right. Ready to fight,” to an entirely different level since they can fabricate their own parts.

May 22, 2020

Former military personnel carrier used in Michigan flood response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — The Bay County Sheriff’s Department responded to recent regional dam breaks with a vehicle received through the Defense Logistics Agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office.

May 22, 2020

DLA Distribution Yokosuka changes leadership via virtual ceremony

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's first virtual change of command ceremony takes place in Yokosuka, Japan

May 22, 2020

DLA Director delivers Memorial Day message to near-virtual audience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The words may have reached their audience differently, but the sentiment behind Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams’ keynote address at the Virtual Memorial Day Observance at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, came through May 21.

May 22, 2020

Employee Assistance Program Blog: Refocus and stay productive to break cycle of stress

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hello Land and Maritime! We are at the two-month point of the stay-at-home situation. While many of us have gotten used to the situation and are fairly OK with it, there are stresses associated with staying at home. The following are some things to be aware of to help.

May 22, 2020

Land and Maritime expands operations, incorporates new Industrial Hardware support mission

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is in the initial phase of absorbing operational responsibilities for DLA’s Industrial Hardware logistics function; a move that will reorganize overall operations and drive increased procurement efficiencies.

May 22, 2020

Teaching through a Pandemic

COLUMBUS, Ohio — To comply with Ohio’s Stay at Home Order and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, all Defense Logistics Agency employees who are employed in telework ready positions and are not required to be on center have found themselves working remotely on a full-time basis.