Redirecting...
Archive
Search

DLA News Archive

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Yingling, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service technician, places a bucket of tools on the ground with Tech. Sgt. Garrett Dicus, right, the 35th LRS multipurpose maintenance section chief, during the first LRS agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2019. The ACE concept tests Airmen’s ability to demonstrate advanced readiness and forward thinking while responding to an unexpected contingency operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

April 2, 2019

Misawa logistics mechanics conduct their first combat readiness exercise

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Misawa Air Base website — The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted their first agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20.

Marino Menor, left, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron (ECES) lead environmental technician, guides Jerome Pineda, 379th ECES environmental technician, as he operates a forklift March 26, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Recyclable items such as glass and plastic bottles that are thrown in trash dumpsters at Al Udeid are sorted and recycled at locations off the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

April 2, 2019

Environmental team manages HAZWASTE disposal, recycling

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s environmental team know how to turn trash into treasure, leading the recycling, waste disposal, and hazardous material management effort at Al Udeid.

NA

April 2, 2019

DLA Distribution soldier named 2018 OSD Senior Enlisted Member of the Year

Army Master Sgt. Kahlil Warner, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of current operations at DLA Distribution, is the 2018 Senior Enlisted Member of the Year for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

DLA Distribution Korea breaks ground on new warehouse

April 2, 2019

DLA Distribution Korea breaks ground on new warehouse

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Korea broke ground on a new warehouse in a ceremony Thursday, March 21.  “It is no wonder, given the importance of the mission, that Korea has made the decision to fund the construction of a new facility that will bring DLA Distribution into the 21st century by dramatically increasing both its capacity and capability,” said DLA

What is this? A Naval Air Station Patuxent River anechoic chamber from the 1960s – enclosing a space so quiet that the decibel level inside is measured in the negative range – just one of thousands of outdated or unneeded items DLA expects to receive from the U.S. Navy during the course of its mammoth upcoming equipment divestiture project.

April 2, 2019

Agency assists with Navy property accounting

NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — DLA disposal reps are helping the U.S. Navy create a property divestiture playbook for its upcoming "Materiel Clean Sweep."

Simerly talks logistics with service planners

April 1, 2019

Troop Support, joint service panel discuss future of warfare, sustainment solutions

PHILADELPHIA — Dialogue on the future of warfare and how the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s sustainment solutions will enable service strategies was the focus of a conversation between military service planners and DLA Troop Support senior leaders March 21 in Philadelphia.

Michael Kelly, DLA Disposition Services’ operations chief at Warner Robins, and Paul Haynes Jr., DLA Disposition Services’ area manager there, take a look at some of the 48 transponders received from DLA Distribution that are rapidly being reutilized by the Navy to meet a critical parts need.

April 1, 2019

Agency rallies to support Navy’s critical part need

Warner Robins, Georgia — Two major subordinate commands of the Defense Logistics Agency worked together quickly when the Navy called for help acquiring critical aviation parts

Sunlight coming through greenery with a pile of dirt up close and the MWR logo on top with the words Eco Promises

April 1, 2019

Small steps lead to lasting impact – MWR makes commitment to associates and the environment

COLUMBUS, Ohio — MWR rolled out their latest commitment to the workforce and environment - Eco Promises. Throughout the year, associates may notice changes within the various MWR retail operations. Some changes will take place behind the scenes. For associates looking to take a more active, hands-on role, there are volunteer options to assist the installation with its environmental commitment.

SAPR graphic

April 1, 2019

Get fit and support Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Richmond, Va — No fooling - April 1 is the beginning of the Defense Logistics Agency Virtual Fitness Challenge in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The challenge runs through April 30.

DLA Distribution’s Singh presented commander’s coin

April 1, 2019

DLA Distribution’s Singh presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Future Operation’s Mark Singh received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.