DLA News Archive

Nov. 18, 2019

DLA to host holiday-themed events at McNamara Headquarters Complex

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA helps kick off the holiday season with several events including the annual door decorating contest, open house and tree lighting ceremony.

Nov. 15, 2019

DLA Indo-Pacific: Team First … One Team … One DLA

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii — As DLA Indo-Pacific hits the three-year mark since command and control was implemented, we have learned that combined DLA equities supporting one geographic combatant command requires a “Team First … One Team … One DLA, said Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific.

Nov. 15, 2019

Logistics Information Services provides mission overview

BATTLE CREEK, MI — Logistics Information Services provided an educational mission overview to DLA Disposition Services associates and other federal employees Nov 14 at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Nov. 15, 2019

Keeping up with the conditions: 726th EABS Vehicle Maintenance

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Whether it is a tanker truck fueling aircraft or a forklift transporting cargo, vehicles are a key component to any Air Force mission. In East Africa, harsh weather conditions, rugged terrain and consistent use takes a toll on these vehicles, and when issues arise, it is time to call the mechanics.

Nov. 15, 2019

Business Support Directorate continued their quest to find the best local pizzeria

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — On the evening of November 14, 2019, members of the Business Support Directorate continued their quest to find the best local pizzeria with another successful Evening Out.

Nov. 15, 2019

DSCR recycling efforts highlighted on America Recycles Day Nov. 15

Richmond, Va. — Each Nov. 15 we celebrate “America Recycles Day.” Most folks think that recycling was a product of the late 1960s, but the initiative to protect the environment got its start long before that.

Nov. 14, 2019

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles industry event affirms strong partnerships with military customers, vendors

PHILADELPHIA — Strong partnerships was the central theme of a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles military service and industry engagement event Nov. 6-7 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. More than 800 representatives from DLA, the military services and American clothing and textiles industry attended the fifth annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry.

Nov. 14, 2019

Fourth quarter employees of the quarter

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller announced Energy’s fourth quarter, fiscal year 2019 military and civilian employees of the quarter.

Nov. 14, 2019

437th Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication Flight

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Charleston website — Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster IIIs perform several missions throughout the world to include combat and presidential support, training and humanitarian missions. As time goes on, aircraft need to be inspected and repaired for structural integrity, internal cracks, painting and exterior damage. The 437th Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication Flight is responsible for fixing and identifying such issues to ensure mission readiness.

Nov. 14, 2019

Hall of Fame medal and award recipient’s contributions to DLA are price-less

Richmond, Va. — Few federal employees can attest to a level of success and achievement obtained in more than 34 years of service, but Janet Price has the resumé that represents such a career.