DLA News Archive

Oct. 22, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Recruiter attends Cleveland Careerfest

COLUBMUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency participated in the Careerfest 2019 Oct. 4 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio. Many employers had the opportunity to visit with college seniors and juniors to discuss possible employment and college internships.

Oct. 22, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime August New Employees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime New Employee Orientation was held Aug. 28-29 in the Operation Center’s Buckeye Room. There were 19 new employees from a variety of disciplines. For the first time, associates from J8’s Finance also participated. DLA Land and Maritime Director of Operations Griff Warren opened the two-day orientation by welcoming all of the new employees.

Oct. 22, 2019

Army computers serve on in local school district

Fort Bragg, North Carolina — Computers and accessories once used by soldiers at U.S. Army Forces Command continue to serve as they help North Carolina students learn

Oct. 22, 2019

Laskowski named DLA Distribution Category A Employee of the Quarter

Ray T. Laskowski, a distribution process worker with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, has been named Employee of the Quarter, Category A for the fiscal year 2019 second quarter.

Oct. 21, 2019

Employees ‘G.I.V.E.’ back to local students through reading, math

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support started its annual Project Government and Industry Volunteers for Education tutoring program Oct. 15 to help Benjamin Franklin Elementary School third grade students improve in reading and math.

Oct. 21, 2019

DSCR participates in the world’s greatest shakeout

Richmond, Va. — Dozens of employees across Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, joined millions of people worldwide, at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 17 when they participated in The Great ShakeOut.

Oct. 21, 2019

Engineers defend title at annual boat race

COLUMBUS, Ohio — To fans of the late 60s comedy Gilligan’s Island, the crew of the SS Minnow were known for their doomed “three-hour tour” that ended with them shipwrecked and marooned on an uncharted island. But for fans of the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Navy Cardboard Regatta, the two-man crew of the re-tooled SS “Winnow” are known as four-time champions of the center’s annual boat race in celebration of the U.S Navy’s 244th birthday.

Oct. 21, 2019

DSA supports Cuban Missile Crisis 1 year after founding

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — By quickly responding during to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Defense Supply Agency proved itself as the nation’s preeminent source of combat logistics.

Oct. 18, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new Deputy Commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s newly appointed Deputy Commander Ken Watson officially reported for duty Oct 15. He replaced Steven Alsup, who retired from the Senior Executive Service corps this past June after more than 33 years of federal service.

Oct. 18, 2019

DLA PaCE graduates on pathway to success

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA PaCE graduation marked the end of one path and the start of another for nine graduates in Battle Creek, Michigan. While most of the PaCE graduates fill various roles around the world for DLA upon graduation, Group 34 is unique. The entire class is graduating from and entering positions in Battle Creek.