DLA News Archive

March 6, 2019

Boosting the future video debuts

From satellites to fighter jets, from aerostats to Mars rockets, DLA Aerospace Energy provides the fuel for extreme operating environments, whether in space or in the air. A new video highlights this mission and features two compelling testimonies from customers at the DHS and Dover Air Force Base.

March 6, 2019

DLA’s Whole of Government Division continues to refine its support to federal agencies responding to natural disasters.

DLA’s Whole of Government Division continues to refine its support to federal agencies responding to natural disasters.

March 6, 2019

Modernization in motion! Modernization is the key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of DOD Reform

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s holistic modernization strategy leverages our people, processes, automation and technology to drive increased productivity and greater efficiencies across the entire Distribution network. Modernization is key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of Department of Defense reform. DLA Distribution

March 5, 2019

Chesterfield Tech Center students visit Defense Supply Center Richmond

Richmond, Va — High school students from the Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, Hull Street, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27 for an inside look at careers in logistics management.

March 5, 2019

DSCC certified as a Tree City USA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC was certified as a Tree City USA Feb. 19. The Tree City USA program is a program sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and state forestry that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their urban forest.

March 5, 2019

February 2019 New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — You may have noticed some new faces around DLA Land and Maritime. Eleven new employees, ranging from police officers, purchasing agents to public affairs specialist attended the New Employee Orientation on Feb 27 and 28.

March 5, 2019

Keeping Airmen safe in the most inhospitable place on Earth

SWANTON, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — An occupational safety and health manager assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, spent two months in Antarctica on a mission to improve safety procedures for the Airmen of the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing, giving them a better chance to survive and operate in the most inhospitable place on Earth.

March 5, 2019

University course promotes industry engagement

Insights into Industry Management Course trains students in current and cutting-edge business practices, recognizing business risks and anticipating potential changes in private businesses.

March 5, 2019

San Joaquin’s Jelks Awarded the Bronze Star Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Lt. Col. William Jelks was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (second oak leaf cluster) for meritorious service while serving as the Director of Logistics and Maintenance, Train Advise Assist Command-Air, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force at Forward Operating

March 4, 2019

Germany’s Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs visits DLA Distribution Europe

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — The Rhineland-Pfalz Chancellor of Military Affairs, Dr. Linda Wittor, left, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 28. Her goals were to gain a greater understanding of the Germersheim Army Depot, the units and capabilities, and the depot’s impact to the region and local community. Martin Mendel, chief, warehousing division, DLA Distribution Europe,