DLA News Archive

Dec. 1, 2018

Fuel, parts, vehicles, oh my!

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing website — As the “backbone” of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron keeps the mission moving at Bagram Airfield.

Nov. 30, 2018

Capabilities on Display | 3rd Medical Battalion Establishes Role II Facilities

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — When Sailors and Marines come together they can take a large empty field and, in a day of hard work, transform it into a medical field hospital complete with camouflage netting, medical and utilities equipment that can provide necessary life-saving functions within field environments.

Nov. 30, 2018

DSCC hosts CFC Charity Fair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosts a Combined Federal Campaign Charity Fair.

Nov. 30, 2018

Veterans serving veterans, giving thanks across military generations

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many Americans gathered with family and friends to give thanks last week; however, members of the DLA Land and Maritime family met with another family to give thanks this season – veterans. The 13-member group of active duty and retired service members led by the Joint Reserve Force supported the Columbus VA annual Thanksgiving feast for area veterans. The event was held at the American Legion Post 144 on South High Street Nov. 16.

Nov. 29, 2018

DLA Installation Operations Richmond firefighters promoted

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services Chief Don Rodgers promoted two firefighters in a pinning ceremony on Nov. 14 at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Nov. 29, 2018

Quality Assurance managers meet to collaborate

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy quality assurance representatives met for their biannual Quality Managers Policy Council Meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 29-Nov. 1.

Nov. 29, 2018

Contracting officers are key to national contracts savings

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support Medical’s National Contracts team members rely on their established relationships with industry and customers to maximize savings on pharmaceutical drugs.

Nov. 29, 2018

Yokosuka Service Member honored for Volunteer Service

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On Nov. 14, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Fire and Emergency Services, installation fire chief Richard G. Henderson presented DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon M. Ussin with a letter of appreciation and challenge coin for his outstanding support during the base fire department’s open house on Oct. 6.

Nov. 28, 2018

CBRN gear checkout process improves

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Luke Air Force Base website — The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Flight made improvements to the process for issuing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training gear to Airmen allowing them to accomplish their mission more efficiently.

Nov. 28, 2018

Commander hosts town hall, recognizes award winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Dynamic Operating Plan and observations from his first 100 days of command were the focus of Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer’s second town hall since taking the helm of DLA Land and Maritime.