DLA News Archive

July 30, 2018

Aviation employees welcome new DLA Aviation at Ogden commander

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees, Air Force customers, friends and family, all gathered July 20 to bid farewell to Air Force Col. Daniel Lockert, who has commanded DLA Aviation at Ogden for the last three years and to welcome Air Force Col. Paul Smith, as the new commander.

July 30, 2018

Turning paper waste into jet fuel

OLD TOWN, Maine — Recycled paper and cardboard could be the jet fuel of the future. In the quest for a resilient and secure energy supply chain, Defense Logistics Agency Energy is investing in woody biomass to produce energy.

July 30, 2018

Senior leaders preview new combined SAPR/EEO training

Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders participated in the agency’s first combined sexual assault and sexual harassment training July 27. The in-person training was the first to combine these similar but distinct annual training requirements for supervisors.

July 30, 2018

New command chaplain to focus on spiritual resiliency, religious-supply support to DoD

Army Col. Bob Wichman has been a chaplain for 25 years, meeting the spiritual needs of soldiers in battalions, brigades, hospitals and even a military prison. His diverse background has prepared him for his new role overseeing religious-supply support to all Department of Defense chaplains.

July 27, 2018

PaCE graduates honor fallen classmate, take next step as future leaders

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Class of 2018 celebrated completing a rigorous two-year corporate internship program under the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program July 25, one seat in the standing-room only auditorium remained unfilled – that of PaCE graduate Robert Bruce.

July 27, 2018

50 years of women’s growth and leadership

ATLANTA, Georgia — Three DLA Energy women attended the annual Federally Employed Women’s National Training Program in Atlanta, Georgia, July 16-20. This year marks the organization’s 50 year anniversary and throughout the years FEW has held training to advance the professional and personal growth of women in federal service with classes and movements on the relevant topics of the time.

July 27, 2018

20th Hall of Fame ceremony welcomes five inductees

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated the “platinum anniversary” of its Hall of Fame event, inducting five individuals during a ceremony at the Headquarters McNamara Complex, July 26.

July 27, 2018

South Korea Ministry of Defense representatives visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Lifecycle Management Division Representatives of the South Korea Ministry of Defense was presented the DLA Distribution command brief and given a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania July 19.

July 26, 2018

Aviation buyers use reverse auctioning to save taxpayer money

RICHMOND, VA — More than 50 people attended one of three Defense Logistics Agency Aviation reverse auctions training sessions held in the McKeever Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, July 19. Dozens more from around the DLA Enterprise caught the training via video teleconferencing.

July 26, 2018

Construction & Equipment director retires after 27 years of commissioned service

PHILADELPHIA — Navy Capt. Daniel Hodgson, former director of the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired after 27 years.