DLA News Archive

May 1, 2019

Taking the Lead

In October 2018, DLA created an Audit Task Force dedicated to strengthening efforts to achieve an unmodified audit opinion. Led by Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, director of DLA Joint Reserve Force, and staffed with 40 employees from across the agency including DLA Energy, the task force is the principal audit advisor to the director.

May 1, 2019

The U in Audit

Obtaining a clean financial audit is a team effort requiring commitment from all levels across the entire organization.

May 1, 2019

Stewards for Success

DLA’s Real Property Task Force is comprised of more than 330 volunteer employees who are working to account for over 16,000 pieces of real property at 539 DLA locations worldwide.

May 1, 2019

Developing Solutions

DLA Installation Management for Energy developed the DLA Real Property Classification Guidebook to provide a consistent inventory reporting process that improved DLA’s internal controls.

May 1, 2019

Audit Perspective

DLA Inspector General William Rigby discusses his role in supporting the financial statement audit.

April 30, 2019

Susquehanna’s Child Development Center celebrates military children

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Child and Youth Program hosted a special Month of the Military Child performance and parade April 3 on the New Cumberland installation.

April 30, 2019

DLA associates discover historical and cultural impact of European architecture in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s European American Heritage Month program held April 24, associates were presented with the opportunity to discover the impact European culture and architecture had on shaping the way the city of Columbus, Ohio, looks today.

April 29, 2019

PrepareAthon! encourages Americans to plan before disaster strikes

America’s PrepareAthon! is a nationwide campaign held April 30 to increase community emergency preparedness through hazard-specific group discussions, drills and exercises.

April 29, 2019

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, welcomes new commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Employees and guests witnessed a time-honored military tradition April 26 at the Defense Logistics Agency’s largest distribution center supporting the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia. DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a change of command ceremony where Navy Capt. Andrew Matthews passed command to Navy Capt. Thomas

April 26, 2019

Matthews receives DSSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Andrew Matthews has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, from June 2017 to April 2019. According to Navy RDML Kevin M. Jones, Commander, DLA Distribution, “Captain Andy Matthews provided tremendous leadership