DLA News Archive

Aug. 20, 2024

U.S. Navy Ships Provide Logistics Support During RIMPAC 2024

Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Navy website — The USNS Pecos and USNS Washington Chambers delivered nearly 5 million gallons of fuel and over 1,200 pallets of supplies during the four-week Rim of the Pacific 24 exercise in the Pacific Ocean.

Aug. 20, 2024

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi continually refines hurricane preparation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With hurricane season in full swing, personnel at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Corpus Christi, Texas, are ensuring the proper plans are in place to protect their workforce, operations and equipment. Before the hurricane season, command leadership, in collaboration with security and safety teams, organized a town hall meeting with employees to discuss preparations for the site, as well as guidance on how they can prepare their homes and families.

Aug. 19, 2024

FPCON 101: Force protection conditions refresher

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Whether approaching a gate entrance on a military installation or entering a government owned facility, you have probably noticed the installation’s Force Protection Condition level posted prominently.

Aug. 16, 2024

DLA Distribution exercises expeditionary capabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 35 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Force reservists from across the United States joined the DLA Distribution Expeditionary team to train on multiple aspects of the deployable distribution center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 20-July 3. The two-week DLA Expeditionary Academy is designed to train DLA reservists to conduct distribution activities during a deployment in response to natural disaster recovery as a part of the DLA Distribution Expeditionary team or in providing logistical and operational support during contingency operations. This expeditionary academy was the second one held this year, the first taking place at DLA Distribution, San Joaquin, California, April 2024.

Aug. 15, 2024

Same skills, new role: How one employee found career growth at DLA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Many people have asked me why I made what seems like a dramatic career change from communications and media to project management. The two fields appear vastly different at first glance. However, I’m sharing my story to highlight that skills in one field can yield success in another.

Aug. 15, 2024

Army’s R2E success continues with DLA Disposition Services at JBLM

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord recently supported the U.S. Army's "Rapid Removal of Excess" effort, a significant initiative aimed at streamlining the disposal of surplus military property.

Aug. 14, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Christopher Huff

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation shines the spotlight shines on Ogden's, Christopher Huff!

Aug. 14, 2024

Enhancing Air Force support: Aviation team develops comprehensive approach to demand forecasting

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate is taking significant strides to bolster retail operations across Air Force air logistics complexes with an innovative new predictive demand planner dashboard.

Aug. 13, 2024

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna’s, SummerFest celebrates employees, families

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation joined forces to recognize their military and civilian workforce and their families during the annual SummerFest and Organization Day in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7.

Aug. 13, 2024

DLA Mentor-Protégé Program to help small businesses thrive, compete for contracts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's Office of Small Business Programs will soon have a new way to help small vendors expand their capabilities as it works to build a more resilient industrial base that can meet increased challenges from competitors and adversaries.