DLA News Archive

Oct. 18, 2019

DLA Distribution celebrates 244th Navy birthday 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution celebrates U.S. Navy's 244th birthday.

Oct. 17, 2019

The Change Management Working Group…making change easy!

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Change Management Working Group met Sept. 18. The New Common Continuous Learning Cycle was a discussion topic presented by Jamila Bayard, a change management specialist in the People and Culture Directorate.

Oct. 17, 2019

Education Key to Tracking, Maintaining Medical Devices

FORT DETRICK, Maryland — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Medical Logistics Command website — "Accountability and visibility will allow increased maintenance readiness of medical devices," said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jesus C. Tulud, who serves as director of Medical Maintenance Policies and Analysis (M2PA) within the Army Medical Logistics Command.

Oct. 17, 2019

Double amputee veteran perseveres with faith, humor

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson credits God and his military team members for the ability to forge a new path as an entrepreneur, speaker, actor and advocate for wounded warriors after an IED rendered him a double amputee.

Oct. 17, 2019

Health Fair draws hundreds

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Apples, massages and flu shots help federal employees keep the doctor away in Battle Creek.

Oct. 17, 2019

Energy savings performance contracts help reduce consumption

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website — Making investments in energy and water improvements can be challenging in a resource constrained environment. 

Oct. 17, 2019

Herschel Walker brings a message of hope

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Herschel Walker, national spokesperson for the Patriot Support Program, visits Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, bringing a message encouraging others to seek help for mental wellness. He uses his own struggles to relate to people.

Oct. 17, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Kadie Lofurno

RICHMOND, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Oct. 16, 2019

Food trucks invade DSCR

Lunchtime had a different flavor, literally, on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, as food truck vendors served up the likes of shrimp and grits and shrimp tacos during a Food Truck Rally Oct. 15.

Oct. 16, 2019

DLA kicks off 2019 CFC campaign with $274,000 goal

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency's 2019 Combined Federal Campaign goal for National Capital Region employees is $274,000. This year's theme is "Grow Our Giving."