DLA News Archive

The guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance, front, USS Decatur and the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Carl Brashear steam in formation in the Pacific Ocean with the U.S. Air Force 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, following a joint exercise, Oct. 27, 2016. The Spruance and Decatur and the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen, along with embarked “Warbirds” and “Devilfish” detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49, are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group under the commander of Destroyer Squadron 31. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Gaskill

Nov. 2, 2016

Senior Military Leaders Discuss Potential Deployment, Logistics Challenges

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Senior military leaders discussed potential challenges their commands may face in supporting future operations during a meeting of defense industry partners in St. Louis, Missouri.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., commander presents Henry Johnson the “Rusty Piston” for his first place Corvette at the CFC Car Show on October 28.

Nov. 2, 2016

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna car show supports Central PA CFC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Showing off the best cars and vehicle projects was the goal of this year’s Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Car Show on October 28, benefiting the Central Pennsylvania Combined Federal Campaign.

Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, commander, DLA Land and Maritime, talks to guests after a change of command ceremony Oct. 31. Skubic arrives after serving in the U.S. Pacific Fleet as director, logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance.

Nov. 1, 2016

Ceremony marks new leadership in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new era was ushered in at Defense Supply Center Columbus as Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic took over command of DLA Land and Maritime during a ceremony at the Operations Center auditorium Oct. 31.

Since the official kick-off for the Combined Federal Campaign on Oct. 3, the Defense Logistics Agency has reached more than 30 percent of its fundraising goal of $315,000.

Nov. 1, 2016

CFC fundraising drive off to strong start for DLA Headquarters, DLA Energy

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are outpacing the rest of the Defense Department in the annual Combined Federal Campaign.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, commander of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., gives Rear Adm. Guido Cabrera and other members of the Chilean Navy a tour through the Eastern Distribution Center at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on October 28.

Nov. 1, 2016

Chilean Navy visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the Chilean Navy visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Oct. 28 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers. The visit included Rear Adm. Guido Cabrera, supply director of the Chilean Navy.

Members of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., fire department hand out candy to the children of the Child Development Center during the annual Halloween parade on October 31.

Nov. 1, 2016

Princesses, Pirates and Porcupines unite in the quest for candy at the annual CDC Halloween Parade

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Tenants of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna lined the streets surrounding the Child Development Center and the installation fire station to hand out candy to approximately 120 ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses during the Halloween parade on Oct. 31.

Nov. 1, 2016

Magnificent Seven

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In September, the DLA Hall of Fame inducted seven new members based on their achievements on behalf of the agency.

A B-52 Stratofortress is refueled in flight on April 2, 2014 over the Pacific Ocean near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Nov. 1, 2016

A Lofty Vintage

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The B-52, the B-1B and the MH-53 are decades old and kept aloft by DLA personnel.

Nov. 1, 2016

Ready for the Next Fight

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA, DoD and industry leaders explored ways to maximize readiness in the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Expo in Columbus, Ohio.

An Iraqi Army soldier exits and Infantry Fighting Vehicle during a training scenario at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Australian and New Zealand forces are assisting the Iraqi Army to enhance the ability of Iraqi soldiers to combat Daesh.

Nov. 1, 2016

Inherent Resourcefulness: Supporting the fight in Iraq and Syria

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — To meet unique support requirements in a war unlike any other, DLA personnel use creativity and hard work to support the fight to rid Iraq and Syria of terrorists.