DLA News Archive

Aug. 31, 2017

Defense Logistics Agency announces Superior Suppliers for 2017

The Defense Logistics Agency announces its top performing industry partners for 2017 as part of the Department of Defense’s Superior Supplier Incentive Program.

Paul A. McMillan has been selected as the new deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Aug. 31, 2017

Cherry Point distribution center to welcome new deputy commander

CHERRY POINT, North Carolina — Paul A. McMillan is scheduled to rejoin the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team Sept. 3, to serve as Deputy Director, DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Military truck in flooded street with victims in/around truck bed

Aug. 31, 2017

JB San Antonio joins Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — At Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin, Texas, DLA, the Air Force 502nd Air Base Wing and FEMA set up an Incident Support Base operation Aug. 24, pre-positioning water, meals, blankets and other resources needed to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Aug. 30, 2017

Refinery to flight: The journey of a barrel of jet fuel

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Trace the journey of a barrel of jet fuel from where it's made to the warfighter. It's more than loading and unloading barrels of fuel.

Aug. 30, 2017

Troop Support Hall of Fame inductees for 2017 announced

PHILADELPHIA — Army Maj. Gen. Steven Shapiro, Christos Cosfol and Ray Miller will be inducted into the DLA Troop Support Hall of Fame during a ceremony Nov. 21.

Richard Ellis, DLA Troop Support deputy commander (left), and Army Col. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support commander, lead the discussion to plot DLA Troop Support's path to improve the organization and collect input for a new DLA strategic plan.

Aug. 30, 2017

DLA Troop Support leaders propose surge flexibility, cross-training during strategic planning session

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support senior leaders plotted a path to continue to deliver superior warfighter support during a planning session August 24.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Cherry Point employee Oscar Moore, works as a sustainment support specialist in the Customer Support Directorate.

Aug. 30, 2017

Employee Spotlight: Oscar M. Moore, III

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Cherry Point employee Oscar Moore, works as a sustainment support specialist in the Customer Support Directorate. Moore enjoys working with the planning and support team and appreciates the knowledge and dedication they have in helping him every day to become a better sustainment specialist.

DLA Distribution commanding general, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi (left) presents Brian Burkholder the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award for his achievements while serving as director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, from August 2014 to August 2017.

Aug. 30, 2017

Burkholder recognized for achievements as director of Jacksonville distribution center

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brian Burkholder has been awarded the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award for his achievements while serving as director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, from August 2014 to August 2017.

Management and Program Analyst Rebecca Smith uses a General DCS660 Seascope to perform an ammo abatement demonstration in a military vehicle for DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams.

Aug. 29, 2017

Director on Disposition: “small but mighty”

Director on Disposition: “small but mighty” — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams made his first trip to Battle Creek, Michigan, Aug. 24 to receive a DLA Disposition Services organizational overview and facilities tour.

Aug. 29, 2017

DLA, Rockwell Collins partner for warfighter support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA, Rockwell Collins partner for warfighter support