DLA News Archive

Feb. 2, 2020

DOD to Require Cybersecurity Certification in Some Contract Bids

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — By the end of September, the Defense Department will require at least some companies bidding on defense contracts to certify that they meet at least a basic level of cybersecurity standards.

Feb. 1, 2020

Christine Michienzi, PhD, Chief Technology Officer, DASD and USD

PENTAGON, Washington DC — Christine Michienzi, PhD is the Chief Technology Officer for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Industrial Policy and for the Undersecretary of Defense (USD) for Acquisition and Sustainment.

Jan. 31, 2020

Transparency, cost-saving approaches discussed at 13th Cost Summit

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Twice a year DLA hosts the Cost Summit, a forum that allows senior logisticians and budget officials to maintain transparency by sharing information on cost-related topics.

Jan. 31, 2020

New civilian retirees celebrated by DLA Troop Support

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support said goodbye to two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony January 30 in Philadelphia. Florence Hall, from the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired after 50 years of federal service. Nick Sistrun from Command Support retired after working for 35 years with the federal government.

Jan. 31, 2020

DLA Troop Support program develops mentors and mentees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s newest one-on-one mentorship program has reached its midpoint this month, just in time to observe National Mentoring Month.

Jan. 30, 2020

FARP Tryouts Test Airmen for Special Operations

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kadena Air Base website — Forward Area Refueling Point (FARP) team members held their biannual tryouts for 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen at their fuels compound Jan. 17, 2020.

Jan. 30, 2020

599th Trans. Bde., Partners Upload Cargo for Pacific Pathways

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Members of the 599th Transportation Brigade and partners uploaded 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, for Operation Pacific Pathways 20-1 onto the M/V Cape Hudson here Jan. 21-23.

Jan. 30, 2020

2020 Ohio State University Spring Career Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime participated in the Ohio State University Spring Career and Internship Fair Jan. 21.

Jan. 30, 2020

November New Employees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The November New Employee Orientation was held Nov. 20-21, 2019 in the Building 20, Buckeye Room. The class had four new employees in attendance.

Jan. 30, 2020

Fuels management flight validates mission readiness through fuel receipt test

RAF MILDENHALL, England — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Royal Air Force Mildenhall website —The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight verified alternative fuel receipt capabilities Jan. 27, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England.