DLA News Archive

Feb. 9, 2018

U.S. Army TARDEC Demos ZH2 Fuel Cell Vehicle at Schofield with 25th Infantry

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division put the Army's ZH2 fuel-cell electric vehicle through the rigors of operating in jungle terrain during a training exercise here in late January.

Feb. 6, 2018

Moody stays sanitized

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Moody Air Force Base website — The 23d Medical Group is essential for providing health services to Airmen and their Families. One piece of equipment the clinics rely on daily is the sterilizer, which is critical to keeping the dental, family and women’s health clinics up and running.

Feb. 6, 2018

AFRL helps enable laser paint removal technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website — AFRL Materials Integrity engineers recently played a key role in enabling the safer and more efficient removal of paint from F-16 aircraft through the newly-adopted Robotic Laser Coating Removal System.

Feb. 6, 2018

Fabricators fab Fighting Falcons

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Shaw Air Force Base website — As an F-16CM Fighting Falcon soars across the sky, harsh winds peel off some of the gray paint, causing corrosion to the jet.

Feb. 5, 2018

‘Demon’ brigade stands ready to deliver fuel

Fort Riley, KS — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Fort Riley website — Several units from the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, worked together to conduct a unique and important training on Marshall Army Airfield Jan. 23 to 27.

Feb. 3, 2018

Following the Fuel

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — High above a cold and dusty mountain range in Afghanistan, an F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker at more than 30,000 feet. Many man hours and quality control processes are completed by U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilian contractors to ensure this fighter receives the fuel it needs to complete the mission.

Feb. 2, 2018

387th AEG develops Cargo City to maintain operations

KUWAIT — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Construction is currently underway to provide a work environment for U.S. coalition forces to continue aerial port operations in Kuwait City. The aerial port is a strategic logistics point to deliver passengers and cargo throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and its future was recently put in jeopardy due to a construction project timeline issue.

Jan. 27, 2018

CJTH Airman keeps medical equipment tickin’

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — With today’s technology, providing top-notch healthcare at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan means having top-rate equipment to support medical missions around the operating theater.

Jan. 25, 2018

673d LRS Materiel Managment supplies Arctic Warriors

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson website — Like spokes on a wheel, the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Materiel Management Flight provides balance, strength and supply-chain support to help Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson accomplish the mission.

Jan. 18, 2018

Cannon firetruck maintainers keep mission well-oiled

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Cannon Air Force Base website — When fires need to be put out, citizens call firefighters. When firefighters need their vehicles fixed, they call on firetruck maintainers. It’s a chain where one link can affect the rest.