DLA News Archive

May 14, 2019

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Howard G. DeMotta

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In honor of their contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

May 14, 2019

Advanced Study of Air Mobility Officers visit DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Allen “AJ” Rivera, commander, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, hosted 16 field grade officers from the U.S. Air Force Advanced Study of Air Mobility class May 3. The annual event highlights the course these advanced aviators receive while visiting Japan. According to Rivera, “It’s a great opportunity to engage and discuss with the young

May 13, 2019

DLA commanders meet to discuss Agency’s procurement challenges, solutions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and his senior staff hosted DLA Distribution Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones May 3 in Columbus, Ohio, for an orientation visit to discuss business operations. Their meeting was part of an Agency-wide initiative to generate increased conversation between supply chains on shared logistics, operating challenges and successes.

May 13, 2019

DDSP team selected as a Distinguished Unit of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Every year the U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps recognizes brigade-sized units for outstanding quartermaster services provided. The Distinguished Unit of the Corps award was introduced in 1993 to recognize outstanding units, past and present, who have made significant contributions to the Quartermaster Corps. This year they bestowed the honor to DLA

May 13, 2019

DLA emergency responders to honor fellow law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians

Emergency responders throughout the Defense Logistics Agency will pay special recognition to police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others during National Police Week May 12-18.

May 10, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Police Week Spotlight

COLUMBUS, Ohio — National Police Week takes place May 12 - 18 in 2019. As part of Police Week observances, DLA Land and Maritime will spotlight officers who selflessly secure and protect DSCC and its people every day.

May 8, 2019

Consolidation of supply functions under DSA brought efficiencies, cost savings to DoD logistics

When Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara created the Defense Supply Agency in 1961, the military services understood there were efficiencies to be gained in commodity management.

May 7, 2019

Audit Task Force, SharePoint site guide the agency toward audit readiness

A new collaborative platform in SharePoint gives Defense Logistics Agency employees a single place to find audit-related information and tools as they drive the agency toward achieving clean financial statements.

May 6, 2019

Free daily webinars available to DLA employees for Public Service Recognition Week

Public Service Recognition Week honors the men and women who serve the nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.

May 6, 2019

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Nathan Won

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In honor of their contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.