DLA News Archive

Feb. 19, 2019

FARP: Land, refuel, leave

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.(AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — FARP, a specialty within the petroleum, oils and lubrication career field, trains Airmen to effectively refuel aircraft in remote locations when air-to-air refueling is not possible or when fueling stations are not accessible.

Feb. 19, 2019

Pennsylvania lieutenant governor makes inaugural visit to largest storage facility in DOD

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s newly-elected Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, visited DLA Distribution headquarters Feb. 13, for an overview of DLA Distribution, the second largest employer in York County, and a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center, the largest storage facility in the Department of Defense.

Feb. 18, 2019

Distribution Future Operations Minto presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Future Operations Supply Systems Specialist, Mikie Minto received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

Feb. 18, 2019

Desert Depot: Equipping and Supplying the Fight

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Desert Depot's mission is to provide exceptional customer support and to ensure that organizations at ADAB have the necessary supplies to effectively and efficiently perform their mission.

Feb. 15, 2019

Wheel and tire shop keeps ‘everybody rolling’ at JBSA-Randolph

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command website — Aircraft also touch ground during takeoff and landing, and it is during those moments that they rely on a small team of professionals who work each day to ensure their aircraft’s wheels and tires are able to withstand the rigors of the runway.

Feb. 15, 2019

Logisticians, Army focus on shared goals

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency officials met with Army leaders at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Feb. 14 to discuss mutual objectives.

Feb. 15, 2019

Distribution acquisition specialist honored with commander coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In an effort to boost morale and talk face-to-face with DLA Distribution headquarters employees, Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, has implemented a monthly employee recognition program. Directorates are to provide names of their heavy hitters—those who have gone above and beyond to ensure the mission of DLA Distribution is met and exceeded, and Jones presents them with a commander’s coin and a thank you.

Feb. 15, 2019

DLA supports DoD mission at Travis AFB

DLA Document Services offers printing services for everything from outdoor signs to aircraft logos at Travis Air Force Base, California.

Feb. 14, 2019

Troop Support staff office ‘steps into the breach,’ thanked by commander

PHILADELPHIA — Four acquisition professionals from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support were recognized for their teamwork and accomplishments Feb. 6 in Philadelphia. Joan Estelly, Raeshon Falkowski, Eileen Friel and Nate Prattico, all from DLA Troop Support’s Procurement Directorate, received certificates of appreciation and a command coin from DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly as thanks for their contributions to the Construction and Equipment supply chain during a period of high demand and employee turn-over.

Feb. 14, 2019

Troop Support volunteers visit patients at local veteran medical center

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support volunteers spent time with veteran patients to recognize them for their service at a local veteran medical center.