DLA News Archive

July 24, 2018

Gaskill gives credit to guiding forces, work ethic

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Gaskill invested heart and soul into Army life--and into DLA as its deputy director. As a mentor and teacher, Gaskill continues to inspire countless others toward careers in the armed services. DLA honors him as one of its class of 2018 Hall of Fame inductees.

July 23, 2018

LRS conducts QLLEX

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base website — The 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels management flight participated in a Quartermasters Liquid Logistics Exercise during the month of July.

July 23, 2018

The Level II Mentoring Program Holds First Monthly Event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mr. Charles Palmer, DLA Land and Maritime's Director of Equal Employment, presented “Team Building” on June 20, 2018 to the Level II Mentoring Program.

July 23, 2018

DDRV team member retires after 40 years of service

RICHMOND, Virginia — Edward S. Lord worked as a bindery machine operator at DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia. After 40 years of government service, the Vietnam Veteran is retiring.

July 23, 2018

From extreme heat to extreme rain, DLA leaders help keep the installation ready to respond

Richmond, Va. — During the summer months, Defense Logistics Agency, Installation Operations Richmond has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote awareness of heat and drought conditions, as well as flooding, on the installation and surrounding areas through the Ready Campaign.

July 23, 2018

Davis makes the grade, earns Hall of Fame induction

Donna Davis, long regarded as a jack of all trades and tenacious leader, now joins the ranks as one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2018 Hall of Fame inductees.

July 20, 2018

POL fuel yard gets first major upgrade since 50s

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marines website — The 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) is currently overseeing the construction of the Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) fuels bulk storage yard, which is slated for completion Jan. 2019.

July 20, 2018

New Distribution commander visits Corpus Christi site

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution commander Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones recently made his first trip to DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, which serves as the primary wholesale distribution point for major components to support helicopter repair missions for Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales customers worldwide.

July 19, 2018

Marine Corps explores graywater capability to reduce logistical footprint

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marines website — When it comes to Marines and their equipment, the Marine Corps is focused on the concepts of smaller, faster, lighter and modular. The Fuel and Water Systems Team at Marine Corps Systems Command put this focus into action in the spring when it explored graywater recycling aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, with Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 25.

July 19, 2018

Missile chefs: making meals for the missile field

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Minot Air Force Base website — The taste of spices fill the air while the thought of food fills your stomach with a sense of comfort. Almost nothing beats a hearty home-cooked meal after a long, hard day at work.