DLA News Archive

Dec. 18, 2018

DLA Distribution participates in annual Toys for Tots campaign

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive was an “overflowing success” at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna.

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA Installation Operations Richmond assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Tony Fuller, assistant fire chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired from service and was honored in a ceremony Nov. 30 at the fire station on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA Director talks Troop Support operations with leaders, hosts town hall for employees

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support senior leaders engaged in dialogue with DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams about the actions they are taking to support DLA’s Strategic Plan, after which Williams held a town hall, during his visit to Philadelphia Dec. 7. Williams reviewed Troop Support’s Dynamic Operating Plan to understand how the organization’s fiscal 2019 plans connect to agency strategy. Williams also praised Troop Support’s accomplishments and later shared the praise with the workforce. “It’s clear that you are doing some very positive things at Troop Support,” Williams said. “My compliments to you.”

Dec. 17, 2018

Susquehanna's EDC full of cheer this holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Full of holiday cheer (and bowls of candy), one of a thousand material handling carts passes through the Eastern Distribution Center during the month of December.

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA experts deploy to support NORTHCOM border mission

A team of DLA experts deployed to South Texas has been providing logistics support to U.S. Northern Command in its mission to physically strengthen the United States’ southern border.

Dec. 14, 2018

Marines test system to expand fuel capabilities

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Charleston website — A technical demonstration of the expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability was successfully completed at the Charleston Defense Fuel Supply Point by Marines and Soldiers from various bases Dec. 4-7, 2018 with the support of Joint Base Charleston.

Dec. 14, 2018

Energy employees earn DLA awards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Four individual Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees and several more who were part of the DLA Enterprise Hurricane Response Team were recognized for excellence during DLA’s 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program awards ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 13.

Dec. 14, 2018

Agency usable excess property sales begin in Africa

Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti — 35 items netted almost $50,000 in continent’s first online excess property auction.

Dec. 14, 2018

Yokosuka’s Cline named DLA Junior Enlisted NCO of the Quarter

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carolina Cline has been selected as DLA Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2018.

Dec. 14, 2018

Angels among us donate to children in need

Richmond, Va. — Mother Teresa once said, “If you cannot feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” At Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, generous employees give as much as they can by participating in the annual Angel Tree program.