DLA News Archive

Dana Dallas, a packaging analyst and cold chain program manager for DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain, receives a coin from DLA Acquisition Director Matthew Beebe during his Nov. 9 visit. Dallas was also recognized with the Defense Department’s Packaging Excellence Award May 10 for her contributions to improved productivity and efficiency in packaging. Photo by Shawn J. Jones.

May 25, 2017

Medical employee maintains cold chain, saves money, earns DOD award

PHILADELPHIA — When DLA sends vaccines and drugs to military medical facilities, Dana Dallas ensures there are no weak links in the cold chain. The Medical supply chain employee earned the Defense Department’s Packaging Excellence Award in a ceremony in Rockaway, N.J., May 10.

(From left) – Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, Acquisition Executive Roxanne Banks, Comptroller Oscar Mitchell representing Laurie Lipscomb, Donald Lushbaugh, Regina Westbrook, Retired Navy Rear Adm. Linda Bird, Susan McKee, Michael Souders representing his wife Barbara, Deputy Chief of Staff Don Schulze and Deputy Commander James McClaugherty gather for a group photo during the DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame induction of the Class of 2017.

May 25, 2017

Land and Maritime honors its 2017 Hall of Fame class

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seven associates representing 153 years of service to the nation’s warfighters were honored with Land and Maritime’s highest tribute with their induction into the Land and Maritime 2017 Hall of Fame Class.

Defense Logistics Agency Office of Operations Research and Resource Analysis analysts Daniel Freas, William “Jack” Barrow, and Alex Diaz, from left, graduated from the Army Logistics University’s Operations Research and Resource Analysis Military Applications course at Fort Lee, Virginia, May 5, 2017.

May 25, 2017

DORRA employees graduate from 14-week Army Logistics University course

Richmond, Va. — Three Defense Logistics Agency Office of Operations Research and Resource Analysis employees recently graduated from a prestigious Army training course.

Spc. Aaron Dumond (left), a team leader with D Company, 23rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, reads off a list of required items needed for turning in their Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter.

May 24, 2017

‘Ghost Brigade’s’ War on Excess

Joint Base LewisMcChord, Washington — The 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team has been taking part in an installation wide material management program to synchronize and execute material management actions and increase on hand equipment readiness.

Screenshot is opening scene of DLA Energy Aerospace's commercial, "DLA Energy-Aerospace When You Just Need to be Above the Rest." The video was created to showcase products that are managed by the division.

May 24, 2017

New video highlights DLA Energy Aerospace

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A new video featuring Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace Energy was release on DLA’s YouTube page.

Marine Corps Col. A. J. Manuel, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marine Corps logistics lead, serves cake to Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Najieb, a V-22 weapon system customer account specialist, Marine Division, Customer Operations Directorate, DLA Aviation, during the DLA Aviation Marine Corps’ 105th aviation birthday celebration held May 22, 2017 in the Center Restaurant on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The cake was made by Juan Delvalle, a retired food service Marine instructor from Fort Lee, Virginia’s Marine Corps Detachment Food Service School.

May 24, 2017

DLA Aviation Marines celebrate birth of Marine Aviation

Richmond, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marines will now eat cake twice a year in celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday and in recognition of the birth of Marine Aviation May 22, 1912.

Les Cruise, a World War II veteran, relates stories of his experiences in Europe as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, including the painful losses of his friends during combat, to the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia workforce during a Memorial Day observance May 18.

May 24, 2017

D-Day veteran reflects during Memorial Day observance

PHILADELPHIA — A World War II combat veteran offered a narrative of his military service in Europe to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia employees as part of a Memorial Day observance May 18.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley, assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony May 26.

May 24, 2017

Naley recognized for achievements as commander of Bahrain distribution center

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna (center), commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command visited DLA Distribution May 18 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a roundtable discussion with Distribution leadership.

May 23, 2017

Distribution headquarters hosts AMC commanding general

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army General Gustave F. Perna, commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command visited DLA Distribution May 18 for an overview of DLA Distribution and senior leader roundtable.

Nancy Martin, Troop Support Medical supply chain, accepted the gold medal on behalf of the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor team for the Economy in Government Operations Achievement award at the Excellence in Government Awards ceremony in Philadelphia May 18. Gary Renfrow (left), a vice chair of the Philadelphia Federal Executive Board, presented the award. Other members of the MSPV team include Steve Bollendorf, Maryann DiMeo, David Zarenkiewicz, Brian Mason, Tara J. Perrien and Gail Viola. Photo by Ed Maldonado.

May 23, 2017

Troop Support employees earn medals at Philly-area federal awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Several Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were recognized for their public service contributions during an award ceremony May 18.