DLA News Archive

Nov. 16, 2017

DLA Police Officer of the Year is called to serve

COLUMBUS, Ohio — ‘Tis the season to help others; however, for Officer Christopher Kelty at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, helping others is a way of life. These actions were part of the consideration that led to Officer Kelty’s selection as the 2017 DLA Police Officer of the Year.

Nov. 16, 2017

New DLA Strategic Plan lays out goals for 2018-2026

DLA is reaffirming its commitment to support warfighter readiness with its new 2018-2026 Strategic Plan, which supports DoD priorities to build a more lethal force, reinforce alliances with industry and government partners, and reform business practices.

Nov. 16, 2017

DLA Distribution announces Employees of the Quarter

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, announced the Employee of the Quarter award winners for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Nov. 15, 2017

Air Force pharmacists support deployed missions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Medical Service website — When most people think of pharmacists, they imagine a local drug store or the pharmacy counter at their military treatment facility. Those are common locations to encounter pharmacists, but many people might not know that Air Force pharmacists also provide critical deployed medical support, offering their medication expertise in deployed theaters around the world.

Nov. 15, 2017

DLA Distribution celebrates the Marines Corps 242nd birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution employees gathered to wish a collective “Happy Birthday” to the U.S. Marines Corps Nov. 9, in honor of the services 242nd birthday. Paul Smith, DLA Distribution Current Operations served as the master of ceremonies for the event.

Nov. 14, 2017

DLA Troop Support division chief retires after 28 years of Army service

PHILADELPHIA — Lt. Col. Robert Glenn III was honored for his 28 years of service during a retirement ceremony at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov 9.

Nov. 14, 2017

DLA Distribution welcomes three new reserve commanders

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As part of its Reserve Commander’s Workshop November 3-5 at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, DLA Distribution’s Expeditionary Logistics Joint Reserve Team welcomed three new commanders to the helm of reserve teams located in San Joaquin, California, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Norfolk, Virginia.

Nov. 14, 2017

DLA Aviation Marines celebrate 242nd birthday

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marines celebrated the 242nd birthday of the renowned fighting force in a ceremony steeped in traditions at the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 9.

Nov. 14, 2017

Air Force, DLA discuss mutual challenges, opportunities

Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force leaders met to discuss how they could grow their partnership and improve mutual support during Air Force/DLA Day, Nov. 9 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Nov. 13, 2017

Government Career Day 2017

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Wednesday, October 25th, DLA Land and Maritime participated in the Government Career Day 2017 at John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio.