DLA News Archive

I started working at DLA Land and Maritime as an intern in 2007.

March 1, 2019

I am a small-business specialist and AbilityOne program manager for the DLA Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs.

March 1, 2019

The Way We Were – People and Progress

DLA has made great progress in its mission and in the achievements of its people, as seen in early issues of Loglines’ ancestor, DSA News.

March 1, 2019

Distribution’s Saxton receives commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Associate Counsel, Karen Saxton received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

March 1, 2019

DLA Finance’s Van Sickler presented with commanders coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Finance Business Analyst, Michelle Van Sickler received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

Feb. 28, 2019

Inside Acquisition: How the Marine Corps plans to double the MTVR’s lifespan

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — Since the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement entered service in 2001, it has been the primary tactical wheeled logistics vehicle used to deliver personnel and supplies to forward-deployed units. Its multiple variants enable the workhorse to not only carry fuel, food and supplies, but to also serve as the primary vehicle for towing systems.

Military members and a few civilians stand in front of flags while the two senior members, civilian and military, cut a ceremonial cake.

Feb. 28, 2019

Logisticians celebrate Navy Supply Corps birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy logisticians of DLA Land and Maritime gathered together Feb. 22 to celebrate the Navy Supply Corps’ 224th birthday.

Lithograph of “Evacuation Day” and Washington’s Triumphal Entry in New York City, Nov. 25th, 1783 by E.P. & L. Restein

Feb. 28, 2019

Evacuation Day Logistics

Logistics support plays a key role in the successful evacuation and re-entry of New York City during the American Revolution.

Thomas DeRosier, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Transportation section, utility rail branch locomotive engineer, operates a switch on a rail line at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 15, 2019. The U.S. Army closed the military occupation specialty to active duty and now only has Army Reserve and civilian railway operations crewmembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

Feb. 27, 2019

Aging technology that never fails

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis website — Throughout the Civil War leading up to the Korean War, the U.S. Army relied heavily on the success of railroad operations, and that still rings true today at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

three people in uniform stand in front of a fuel truck

Feb. 27, 2019

Driving Warfighter Support

As part of his immersion as the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander, Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis Fuels Management Flight Jan. 23.

Roxanna Ramos cares for babies at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Child Development Center, one of five centers at DLA major subordinate commands.

Feb. 27, 2019

Child Development Centers: Providing quality care for children of employees

Child Development Centers at five DLA facilities provide quality care for employees’ children.