DLA News Archive

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA Joint Reserve Force’s Audit Task Force commander retires following 32 years of service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven celebrated 32 years of military service during a retirement ceremony in the Operations Center Auditorium September 6 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, where she previously completed 29 years of Federal Service as a civilian logistician. In her final assignment, Haven served as the DLA Joint Reserve Force’s Audit Task Force commander. Haven, a native of Philadelphia, is an alumnus of The University of Maryland and holds a Master of Business Administration from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Haven stated she joined the Navy after falling in love with logistics in college and wanted to be part of the military’s vast, global mission.

Sept. 10, 2019

Webinar teaches small-business owners how to contract with DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Small-business owners who are new to federal procurement can learn how to partner with DLA through a monthly webinar that outlines contracting opportunities with various supply chains.

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA, Marine Corps strengthen partnership for improved readiness

RICHMOND, Virginia — Increases in Marine Corps personnel at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in the past four years have improved the service’s readiness and knowledge of DLA procurement processes at tactical and strategic levels.

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s leadership program is key to personal growth

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s leadership development program is focused on military officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian leaders alike, and it’s informed by, and nested with, DLA Director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams’ focus on people and culture.“We want to invest in our leaders by providing them

Sept. 9, 2019

Family celebrates Army Officer's promotion

It was a family celebration Sept. 6 when Maj. Bruce Neighbor was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Neighbor’s wife, Kristin, and sons, Zane (left) and Zachary (right), were on hand to place their father’s new rank on his uniform during a ceremony at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime headquarters, where Neighbor is a member of the DLA Joint Reserve Force.

Sept. 9, 2019

DLA Director visits Land and Maritime to assess operational posture

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams visited DLA Land and Maritime Sept. 5 through Sept. 6 to get an in-person update on the business operations and how they’ve been integrated into DLA’s Strategic Plan. He also presided over the Sept. 6 retirement ceremony of Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, Director of the DLA Joint Reserve Force, before leaving Columbus, Ohio.

Sept. 9, 2019

Land Supplier Operations achieves Nine Year Material Availability High

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With more than 2.15 million servicemen and women serving in more than 160 countries and nearly 4,800 defense sites, the United States Armed Forces demand for material and supplies is as great as ever before.With members of the DoD serving throughout the world, often in some of the most isolated and dangerous locations the ability to deliver mission

Sept. 9, 2019

Commentary: Loglines magazine reflected employees’ desire to support America’s warfighters

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Loglines writer and editor of September/October 2019 edition recounts 11 years of sharing DLA’s story as the magazine’s final issue hits newsstands.

Sept. 8, 2019

DLA Distribution Korea Celebrates Chuseok

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Korea will be closed Sept.13 in celebration of Chuseok, also known as the Korean Thanksgiving Day. Chuseok is largely centered around the culture and history of South Korea. Because of this, many South Korean families will honor traditions that allow them to reconnect to their family roots. During a three-day period, running from

Sept. 6, 2019

DLA Joint Reserve Force, Audit Task Force commander retires with 32 years

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven will retire Sept. 6 with 32 years of service as a reservist. She joined the Navy after falling in love with logistics in college, wanting to be part of the military’s vast, global mission.