DLA News Archive

Army Col. Matthew Voyles, DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain director, talks with students during a Veterans Day event at the Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Nov. 7, 2019 in Philadelphia.

Nov. 12, 2019

Military, veteran employees help students understand Veterans Day

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support military and veteran employees helped students at a local elementary school gain a deeper understanding of Veterans Day during an event Nov. 7.

woman facilitates panel discussion of four men and three women.

Nov. 12, 2019

DLA, industry share innovation, ideas

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA and industry research and development professionals gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to share innovative ideas during the annual DLA R&D Industry Day Nov. 7.

DLA Energy fuel contractors perform truck-to-truck transfer operations and prepare for truck-to-vehicle fueling operations

Nov. 12, 2019

Energy partners in FEMA Readiness Drill

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Preparing for the next presidential disaster declarations, DLA Energy and FEMA held a readiness drill at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 11.

Nov. 12, 2019

DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s Director of Logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's Director Logistics visits DLA Distribution.

Senior Airman Gavin Rees, left, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fuels facilities technician, and Staff Sgt. Bryan White, 23d LRS fuels facilities NCO in charge, check operating valves Oct. 30, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d LRS fuels facilities is responsible for maintaining facilities, product purity, storage and accountability. Fuels facilities Airmen maintain the base service station by performing routine checks on the operating valves, fuel tanks and service station parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Azaria E. Foster)

Nov. 11, 2019

Fuels facilities maintains base service station

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Moody Air Force Base website — Approximately 438 government owned vehicles on Moody use fuel provided by the base service station in order to do their job. The service station’s tanks, are maintained by two Airmen assigned to the 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities section.

Procurement Analyst Erin Clore and Contracting Officer Kayla DesVoignes discuss the features of the new online tool helping staff members ensure they use the latest information and comply with all of the rules and regulations for contracts.

Nov. 10, 2019

Online tool makes contracting easier

Battle Creek, Michigan — Developing and executing contracts is complex work made easier recently by an online tool that lets specialists incorporate information from many sources to ensure the documents created meet agency needs and follow the relevant laws and regulations.

Veterans Day speaker talks resiliency DLA Troop Support

Nov. 8, 2019

Veterans Day program speaker shares story of resilience

PHILADEPHIA — Not giving up was the subject of Marine Corps veteran Jason Hassinger’s speech during the Philadelphia Compound Veterans Committee’s annual Veteran’s Day program on Nov. 7.

Kristy Hardin (left) throws some training punches with MWR Personal Trainer Chisholm.

Nov. 8, 2019

Expo offers tips for health and recreation

Battle Creek, Michigan — Employees from DLA Disposition Services and other Defense Logistics Agency personnel based in Battle Creek, Michigan, learned more about sports and recreation opportunities at a Nov. 7 expo.

DLA Aviation Operations Center with snow on ground

Nov. 8, 2019

How to find out about changes in DSCR operating status during inclement weather, other emergencies

Richmond, Va. — There are several ways Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees can find out about changes in the installation’s operating status during winter weather and other emergencies.

Veterans Day Celebration National American Holiday Banner Over USA Flag

Nov. 8, 2019

Veterans Day: Thank those who served, still serving

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living and dead – but is mainly a time to thank those still alive for their sacrifices.