DLA News Archive

Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division operate ultra-light combat vehicles during a training exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, Aug. 11, 2015. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain will provide the vehicles to the 82nd Airborne’s Global Response Force. Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Jason Hull

July 26, 2016

C&E delivers ultra-light combat vehicles to paratroopers

PHILADELPHIA — A select group of paratroopers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina will soon have a new vehicle provided by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to increase their mobility.

DLA Distribution San Joaquin deputy commander Susan Earle

July 26, 2016

Warehousing Group chief selected as San Joaquin deputy commander

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Susan Earle has been selected as DLA Distribution San Joaquin deputy commander.

Sandra Stephens, supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year award for her knowledge and technical expertise within the Inventory Action Team.

July 26, 2016

Anniston’s Stephens receives Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Alabama — Sandra Stephens, supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Ala., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Inventory Management Civilian of the Year award for her knowledge and technical expertise within the Inventory Action Team.

Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution commander, discusses the importance of the preservation process for all incoming and outgoing vehicles and artillery with Marcus Woods, DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., Vehicles and Artillery Division supervisor.

July 25, 2016

Laskodi makes inaugural visit to Anniston distribution center

ANNISTON, Alabama — On July 13-14, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made his inaugural visit to DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., to meet employees, discuss small arms operations, and see the distribution center’s wall-to-wall weapons inventory in action.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, DLA director, hands the organization colors to Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, incoming DLA Energy commander, in a ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 22.

July 25, 2016

DLA Energy command changes hands

A new commander took the helm of DLA Energy July 22, replacing Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod, who will retire after 30 years of military service.

DLA Aviation at Jacksonville’s employee Arthur Robertson, III, equipment specialist, in Customer Operations Directorate enjoys researching and finding solutions to problems. Robinson’s motto is own your processes, know your skillsets, and to be that "go to" subject matter expert.

July 22, 2016

Aviation Employee Spotlight: Arthur Robertson, III

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee Spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond teams.

Richard Taitague shows DLA Distribution Guam employees how to navigate USAJOBS and how to use the site to highlight their best skills.

July 22, 2016

Guam builds resiliency through new resume writing skills

MARIANAS, Guam — Members of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas, Continuing Government Activity recently attended a job resume skills class that was offered by Navy Base Guam’s Fleet and Family Service.

The first Canadian military officer to serve with DLA as part of a military exchange program is about to wrap up her three-year tour.

July 22, 2016

Canadian officer departs agency with American allegiance in her heart

A Canadian Army major will soon complete her tour as the first officer from her nation to serve at DLA as part of a U.S./Canadian military exchange program.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day presents Dorothy Hart, inventory manager, DLA Aviation Business Process Support Directorate with the Superior Civilian Service Award during his town hall held at the Lotts Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, July 15, 2016.

July 21, 2016

Commander holds Town Hall in Richmond

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day addressed a packed house at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center during his town hall July 15 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commander Navy Cmdr. Brian Johnson, right, promotes Christopher Ballesteros to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as part of the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program.

July 21, 2016

Distribution’s Ballesteros one of DLA’s first recognized by Navy advancement program

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On July 1, Christopher Ballesteros officially became one of DLA’s first Sailors recognized by the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP.