DLA News Archive

June 18, 2019

McGovern assumes command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In a change of command ceremony on June 18, Army Lt. Col. Justin McGovern assumed command of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.“As one great leader departs, another arrives to take the helm,” said Navy Rear Admiral Kevin M. Jones, commander DLA Distribution. “Only the best are nominated to serve as joint commanders at our distribution

June 18, 2019

POL fuels mission

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 403rd Wing website — Fuel specialists of the 403rd Mission Support Group at Keesler Air Force Base put their science based training into action every day as they supply petroleum products to the 403rd Wing C-130Js, weapons systems, and ground vehicles.

June 18, 2019

Fueling Balikatan

Shoulder-to-shoulder, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military operated together in the 35th annual Balikatan exercise April 1-12. Throughout the exercise, DLA Energy provided six types of fuel and delivered 234,717 gallons to the U.S. military services at 18 different sites.

June 18, 2019

Modernization efforts, innovative technology solutions earn Conrad spot in DLA Hall of Fame

Lora Conrad, a key leader in initiatives that modernized the Defense Logistics Agency’s processes and drove efficiencies through innovative technology is being inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame June 26.

June 18, 2019

Day takes charge of DLA Logistics Operations

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan E. Day assumed the role as director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations June 17. He replaced Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson.

June 17, 2019

DLA Distribution HQ Celebrates Army Birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution celebrated the Army’s 244th Birthday with guest speaker Dr. James Scudieri, who served the Army as a logistician for 30 years. Dr. Scudieri then became the Chief of the Military History Institute at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in August 2017.Scudieri recognized the importance of logisticians in the Army throughout

June 17, 2019

Disaster response exercise held at DSCR

RICHMOND, VA — As part of the approved Fiscal 2019 Installation Exercise Schedule, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, conducted a table top exercise, June 13 in the DLA Aviation Operations Center.

June 17, 2019

Day takes charge of DLA Logistics Operations 

Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan E. Day assumed the role as director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations June 17. He replaced Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson. 

June 17, 2019

New system modernizes hazardous waste disposal

Battle Creek, Michigan — By the time Thanksgiving Day arrives, those who handle hazardous waste disposal will have much to be thankful for when it comes to easier processing for their materials.

June 17, 2019

R&D program manager receives innovation award

Senthil Arul, who leads the Defense Logistics Information Research Program in R&D, was named one of AAGEN’s Innovative Leaders in Defense at its 2019 Leadership Workshop June 6 in Crystal City, Virginia. The award recognizes civilian and military leaders from throughout DoD who have embraced and promoted innovation during their careers.