DLA News Archive

Nov. 5, 2018

Sustaining the Pack: 8 FW revitalizes base energy utilization

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kunsan Air Base website — The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron has launched its latest project to help Kunsan Air Base take its first steps in becoming more energy efficient and environmentally conscious by rolling out phase one of an infrastructure refresh plan with assistance from the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC.)

Nov. 5, 2018

Partnership improving parts supplies for mechanics

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — A parts supply concept is improving support for maintainers at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, and members of the partnership executing the initiative credit the success to their relationship with each other – with an added boost from automation.

Nov. 5, 2018

Army, Navy provide Tyndall much-needed support

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — While Hurricane Michael created catastrophic devastation to most of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, the relief efforts were a reminder of the symbiotic relationship between military branches.

Nov. 5, 2018

MCAS Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks conducts annual maintenance on 75-foot mechanized landing craft

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point website — “Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., Oct. 10-31, 2018.

Nov. 2, 2018

Never fly faster than your guardian angel can maintain your equipment

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base San Antonio website — Limitations on discussing the technical aspects of the incident present a unique opportunity to focus on the human story so easily lost in a sea of facts, figures and carefully worded press releases; an opportunity to focus on the pilots, the dedicated team of maintenance professionals whose equipment saved their lives and how their destinies became inextricably linked on that warm September afternoon.

Oct. 31, 2018

Ronald Reagan Strike Group Conducts ACSA Logistics

PHILIPPINE SEA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet website — The Ronald Reagan Strike Group participated in an Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) Logistics Exchange with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) on Oct. 31, during Keen Sword 19.

Oct. 31, 2018

U.S. Army Reserve engineers experiment with remote-controlled bulldozer

EDWARDS, Ill. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Reserve website — For years the heavy equipment industry has been using remote control technology to operate massive pieces of equipment from a safe location. This allows the machines to be operated in very dangerous environments without putting any lives in unnecessary risks.

Oct. 31, 2018

ELRS Airmen open new Desert Depot

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron celebrated the relocation of the Desert Depot here during a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 30, 2018.

Oct. 30, 2018

325th LRS: Helping shape a new Tyndall

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Combat Command website — The 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron is a multi-faceted unit working diligently as part of Hurricane Michael recovery efforts, two of their five sections are vehicle operations and vehicle maintenance.

Oct. 30, 2018

USARCENT Powers Up with Renewable Energy

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Central website — The Army is continually improving energy resilience and observes Energy Action Month every October to highlight various energy-related projects that secure reliable access to energy, water, and land resources that enable mission readiness. U.S. Army Central's Operational Energy Program focuses on the energy required to train, move and sustain Soldiers and weapon platforms for military operations.