DLA News Archive

May 18, 2018

Two associates complete Advanced Tactical Operations Medical Specialist course at the Ohio Fire Academy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tactical Emergency Medical Services is nothing new to the Department of Defense. For years, combat medics have been providing lifesaving care during combat operations in less than ideal conditions. Today, civilian medics are taking the knowledge that’s been gained from the battlefront and using it to save the lives of victims involved in hostile events where large loss of blood is a concern and survivability is limited to minutes.

May 18, 2018

379th fuel technicians: “We bring fuel to the fight”

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — The faint smell of gasoline lingers in the air as fumes seep out of the 2,800 gallon bladders filled with JP8 jet fuel. The bladders are on their way to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia to provide support as a result of a fuel shortage. This delivery is the first of its kind in more than a year and a half.

May 18, 2018

Police Week 2018 Spotlight: Officer Anthony Patterson

Richmond, Va. — National Police Week takes place May 13 – 19 in 2018. As part of Police Week observances, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Operations at Richmond, Virginia, spotlight Officer Anthony Patterson, who selflessly secures and protects Defense Supply Center Richmond, its people and our neighbors every day.

May 17, 2018

Fuels distribution runs a clean operation

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hurlburt Field website — If a 3,000-pound car carries about 18 gallons of gas, imagine what a 76,000-pound C-130 would require. The 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oils lubricants flight ensures the fuel destined for Air Commandos is stored, inspected and transported safely to accomplish the 1st Special Operations Wing mission … any time, any place.

May 17, 2018

National EMS Week Spotlight: Richard Sagraves Jr.

RICHMOND, VA — As part of National EMS Week, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond is spotlighting an emergency medical technician at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, to honor his dedication in providing day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line."

May 17, 2018

New Cumberland installation celebrates 100 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation celebrated its 100-year history with a flag raising ceremony and time capsule dedication on May 11.

May 16, 2018

Deputy Commander Imparts Words of Wisdom

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime's Deputy Commander, Mr. Steven Alsup, presents to the Level I Mentoring Program.

May 16, 2018

DLA Distribution hosts Army War College students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the United States Army War College met with DLA Distribution leadership and toured the Department of Defense’s largest warehouse as part of a curriculum which encourages routine engagement in discourse and debate on U.S. ground forces' role in achieving national security objectives.

May 16, 2018

Emigration to education, a Troop Support student trainee’s six-year career vision comes to life

PHILADELPHIA — When someone is asked where they see themselves in ten years, the answer rarely involves a trans-global relocation to a country whose language and culture is unfamiliar. But with a solid work ethic and dedication to succeed, Hue T. Nguyen, a student trainee with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is making that vision a success story.

May 15, 2018

DLA Aviation hosts DLA and CTMA partners meeting in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a DLA, Commercial Technology Maintenance Activities and CTMA’s partner, National Center Manufacturing Sciences supply chain and sustainment partners meeting on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 7-9.