DLA News Archive

Dec. 19, 2017

Keyboards for Classrooms

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA supports the DoD Computers for Learning program by providing computers to local schools.

Dec. 19, 2017

A Look at DLA's People and Culture Plan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The new DLA People and Culture Plan shows how people are the heart of the agency.

Dec. 19, 2017

Providers in the Storms

DLA provided crucial support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Coast Guard, National Guard units, local law enforcement and the military services as they helped victims of the Fall 2017 hurricanes.

Dec. 19, 2017

Crane employees help restore electricity to hurricane victims

Leeward Islands, Carribean Sea — Defense Logistics Agency employees helped return electricity to those affected by Hurricane Irma in the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean Sea.

Dec. 18, 2017

DLA Installation Operations employing innovative ideas, striving for process excellence

RICHMOND, VA — DLA Installation Operations employing latest technology in striving for process excellence and customer satisfaction.

Dec. 18, 2017

Land and Maritime associates celebrated for going extra mile in 50th annual Employee Recognition Awards

A total of six individuals and one team from DLA Land and Maritime were recognized during the 50th annual Defense Logistics Agency Employee Recognition Awards ceremony Dec. 12 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Dec. 18, 2017

DLA Troop Support employees bring holiday cheer to local students

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with DLA Troop Support, known for providing critical supplies to warfighters, supplied gifts, games and cheer to local students during the annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 7.

Dec. 18, 2017

Idea contest paves way for IT innovation

Sara Moore — DLA Information Operations’ first innovation-idea contest wrapped up in November with the final senior-leader review of the pilot projects, but the benefits of those projects and lessons learned will carry forward as the organization continues its innovation journey.

Dec. 16, 2017

Time-based Innovation Increases Vehicle Management Proficiency

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — When Chief Master Sgt. Jayen Patel, vehicle management flight chief for the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here, arrived in January 2017, he started identifying processes that needed revision to effectively maintain the installation’s 2,200 vehicles.

Dec. 15, 2017

In-flight kitchen: A peek behind the service line

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Whiteman Air Force Base website — Their day begins long before the rise of the sun – The modest-sized staff, consisting of six active-duty Airmen and three civilian contractors, must prepare for the 200-plus guests who walk through the doors of the “Touch n’ Go” flight kitchen, also known as the in-flight kitchen.