DLA News Archive

July 25, 2018

DLA’s Information Operations CIO hosts town hall at DLA Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency’s Kathy Cutler, DLA Information Operations director, and chief information officer hosted an “Ask the CIO” Town Hall July 10 in the Gainey Auditorium at the DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

A portrait of Larry Glasco with a detail view of the DLA emblem in the background

July 25, 2018

Larry Glasco: Customer relationship pioneer

Understand the customer’s needs in advance, then make sure the agency is positioned to support them. This sentiment is at the core of Larry Glasco’s work and is the driving force behind his place in the Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

Maria Arroyo, from the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Insurance Center, left center, briefs benefits information to Medical supply chain military and veteran employees at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, July 18, 2018.

July 24, 2018

VA benefits team talks to Medical vets at DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — A VA benefits team was invited by the Medical culture improvement team to talk with the supply chain’s veterans.

Employees attend Center Restaurant soft opening July 23, 2018.

July 24, 2018

Center Restaurant hosts soft opening, feeds the masses

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office hosted a soft opening of the new Center Restaurant July 23.

July 24, 2018

Mentoring offers contracting officers networking

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Contracting and acquisition professionals attended a mentoring program kick-off ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 11.

July 24, 2018

2018 Summerfest to feature Golden Knights, Dance Spectacular Productions among entertainment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On August 15, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna will host its annual Centennial Summerfest and Organization Day celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

Edward S. Lord, bindery machine operator, DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia, is retiring after 40 years of government service.

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.