DLA News Archive

July 7, 2017

643rd 'Wolfpack' Engineers Go to the Range but Build Instead of Shoot

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Nearly every unit in Korea spends time at the Multi-purpose Range Complex. While for most units that time means qualifying on their weapons, for the Vertical Platoon of the 643rd Engineer Support Company their two weeks at the range meant construction.

July 7, 2017

DLA Energy Americas at Houston change of command

HOUSTON, Texas — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas at Houston outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Christian Meisel handed over responsibility of the organization to Army Lt. Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo during a change of command ceremony in Houston, June 29.

July 7, 2017

Downing named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Trevor Downing, supply technician at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been selected as DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 for his job performance and support to the customer.

July 7, 2017

Williams hosts first town hall as DLA director

In his first Town Hall as Defense Logistics Agency director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams took time to show DLA Headquarters employees a personal side of himself as well as share his strategic goals.

July 6, 2017

DLA director hosts DLA Aviation change of command

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center to capacity June 28 during the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Change of Command ceremony to bid farewell to Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day and welcome Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry as the next commander.

July 6, 2017

DLA Distribution commander visits Susquehanna site’s East and West locations

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On a trip to the largest distribution center in DLA Distribution’s network, the organization’s commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi received an update on major missions and operations during a visit to the organization’s East and West bulk sites on June 20.

July 6, 2017

The role of a noncommissioned officer in a joint forces environment

DLA's senior enlisted leader discusses how he adapted to his unique role in a defense agency made up primarily of civilian employees, reflects on the rewards of serving in a joint environment and offers insights for current and future senior NCOs.

July 6, 2017

Deputy command chaplain broadens religious support to DLA reservists, HQC employees

DLA's deputy command chaplain says his work, whether with a group of service members on the firing range or a sole employee in the halls of the agency headquarters, boils down to one thing.

July 6, 2017

New consolidated DoD HAZMAT website saves time and money

Military and NASA customers looking for hazardous material information now have access to a new consolidated defense resource for environmental, occupational, safety and health missions.

July 5, 2017

DLA Energy holds change of command ceremony

NAVAL SUPPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, Bahrain — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East bid farewell to Army Col. Marc Thoreson during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain June 27.