DLA News Archive

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.

May 15, 2018

SRM plans for future after record year

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization Division updated efforts for restoring and maintaining Department of Defense fuel storage assets at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 19.

May 15, 2018

Disposition reps share ideas, training

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA Disposition Services 2018 Disposal Service Representative Workshop kicked off in Battle Creek, Michigan, May 15, offering a packed schedule to more than 50 front-line agency reps from all around the world.