DLA News Archive

Dec. 28, 2018

Sustainable energy projects help Army garner award

In this Army News Service story, the Executive Director of the Army Office of Energy Initiatives Michael McGhee gives credit to the many partnerships, including the Defense Logistics Agency, which helped the Army earn the Federal Energy Management Program Federal Energy and Water Management Award from the Department of Energy.

Dec. 28, 2018

Sustaining the Pack: 8th FW PowerPro keeps lights on, aircraft safe

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kunsan Air Base website — From the largest bases to the most remote forward operating locations, electricity is key to everything the Air Force does. The holders of this key are Electrical Power Production Airmen.

Dec. 26, 2018

DLA Energy Supplier Operations recognizes achievement

Recognizing success is built on teamwork and fellowship, the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Supplier Operations Directorate took time to gather and acknowledge its employees during an all hands in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 4.

Dec. 26, 2018

Central York high school students visit teacher’s former employer to learn logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As a retired United States Army Reserves lieutenant colonel, Karen Hudson is very familiar with the DLA Distribution mission. In the last years of her 30-year career she was assigned to the organization’s Expeditionary Logistics directorate, during which time she deployed for several months to Djibouti, Africa.

Dec. 25, 2018

I am DLA

Fort Belvoir, VA — Highlighting the role a DLA employee plays in the agency.

Dec. 25, 2018

DLA employees support White House printing needs

DLA’s support to other parts of the government includes employees working at one of the most high-profile facilities of the Executive Branch.

Dec. 25, 2018

DLA athletes win Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup

Fort Belvoir, VA — For the first time, athletes from multiple areas of DLA take home the Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup with wins in swimming, golf, basketball and other events.

Dec. 21, 2018

Troop Support event poses question: How and where can blockchain help?

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided approximately 41,000 power poles, 88.1 million meals and 1,264 generators in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the 2017 hurricane season. Responding to three major hurricanes was a record undertaking for DLA, and the mission was a success. But could the use of blockchain technology improve DLA’s support even more?

Dec. 21, 2018

DLA Aviation employee making a difference through boxing

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Brett Jackson is a contract specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer Directorate's Aviation Engines and Auxiliary Components Division.

Dec. 21, 2018

Troop Support brings cheer to workforce with 2018 holiday decorating contest

PHILADELPHIA — Employees of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support supply chain and staff offices participated in a holiday decorating contest in Philadelphia Dec. 20. Employees created holiday “postage stamp” themed scenes depicting their piece of the agency’s Warfighter support mission, and entries were judged by Troop Support’s senior leadership team. Congratulations to 2018’s winners: 1st Place – Industrial Hardware; 2nd Place – Clothing and Textiles; 3rd Place – Command Support.