DLA News Archive

Category: Enterprisewide

Jan. 13, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin welcomes new executive officer

TRACY, Calif. — Los Angeles, California native new addition to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California command leadership team

Jan. 12, 2020

LIS host German National Codification Bureau associate

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Katharina Sommer performed as a team member of the United States National Codification Bureau located in Battle Creek, Michigan. DLA Logistics Information Services participates in the Allied Committee 135 which is consists of 63 nations that are either NATO or NATO-sponsored.

Two men and a woman stand on stage with a flag in a box

Jan. 10, 2020

A legend retires; her legacy continues

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Sherry Low provided 40 years of service to the federal government; however, her legacy extends beyond the strides she made for the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. Her legacy continues with her son, Justin.

Woman in blue coat holds up a "Show Some Love" sign during an event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex pond at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.

Jan. 9, 2020

Charity campaign manager ensures agency finishes strong

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA colleagues gathered around the McNamara Headquarters Complex pond at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters to show support for and celebrate successful Combined Federal Campaign efforts in 2019. The campaign ends Jan. 12, but it's not too late for DLA employees to donate to thousands of worthy charitable causes.

Man stands in front of office door with sign indicating the force protection condition is Bravo.

Jan. 8, 2020

Security officials caution employees to be aware of force protection conditions

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — As military installations tighten security in response to heightened activity in the Middle East, Defense Logistics Agency security officials are reminding employees to be aware of force protection condition levels.

Jan. 8, 2020

2019 annual history chronicles DLA's achievements

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — From a growing role in the delivery and storage of repair parts for the F-35 Lightning II to an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce pharmaceutical prices, the Defense Logistics Agency made significant achievements in 2019.

Operations Chief Willie Mitchell presents Disposal Service Representative Dave Smith with a plaque from Veterans Administration for helping the agency find usable items to aid homeless vets.

Jan. 6, 2020

Employee thanked for helping homeless vets

WARNER ROBBINS, Georgia — A Defense Logistics Agency employee at a Georgia site was honored recently by the Veterans Affairs for his effort assisting their staff in getting useable items to homeless veterans who can really use them.

Defense Logistics Agency employee Amber Smoker tries out one of the new treadmills during her workout in the MWR Fitness Center.

Jan. 1, 2020

New equipment can help fitness center users meet the new year

Battle Creek, Michigan — Some new arrivals at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center may make it easier for employees that are considering fitness goals for their 2020 New Year’s resolutions.

Various-sized bars of titanium sit on a pallet awaiting shipment.

Dec. 27, 2019

Molesworth site recovers $60k in titanium

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A contractor’s raw element excess will be added to National Defense Stockpile.

Military officer stands in front of a sign

Dec. 26, 2019

Agency’s nerve center improves Warfighter support

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Under the lights of a massive video wall, all eyes focus on the monitors as the battle captain’s voice echoes through the microphone in the DLA Synchronization Operations Center, Dec. 20. It’s standing room only in the 24/7 center as uniformed and civilian logisticians from across the DLA enterprise are briefed on defense missions around the world.