DLA News Archive

March 25, 2019

Demand of textile items could rise, DLA director tells industry officials

In support of Department of Defense priorities to restore military readiness and strengthen partnerships, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams addressed about 100 textile industry executives at the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Textile Organizations in Washington, D.C., March 19.

March 25, 2019

DLA raises donations, number of participants in 2018 CFC

The Defense Logistics Agency won the Summit Award for raising its 2018 Combined Federal Campaign donations in the National Capital Area by 3 percent and the Participation Achievement Award for increasing the number of participants by 2 percent.

March 25, 2019

DLA Installation Support for Distribution’s Mellon presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Glenn Mellon, an equipment specialist for DLA Installation Support for Distribution – Engineering & Equipment Division, received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 22, 2019

People, culture key themes at Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Culture, innovation and personnel performance were amongst key topics during Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s quarterly town hall March 21.

March 22, 2019

Distribution’s Pulgar presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Business Development’s Shala Pulgar received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 22, 2019

Susquehanna’s Roads and Grounds team works to keep employees safe during winter weather

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Living in Central Pennsylvania, especially during the winter with unpredictable weather patterns, the daily commute can be difficult. Luckily, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland has a reliable team in place for when winter weather events threaten work stoppages.

March 21, 2019

Women gaining an edge on men in the workplace with some setbacks says Pew official

Women make up almost 47 percent of the American workforce and the gender-wage gap is narrowing, a Pew Research Center official told McNamara Headquarters Complex employees March 20 during a Women’s History Month observance.

March 21, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer speaks at Support Ships 2019 conference

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones was one of several guest speakers at the 2019 Support Ships conference held in London Feb. 19 to 21.

March 20, 2019

Air Force policy leader: Troop Support is ‘lifeblood of U.S. military’

PHILADELPHIA — An Air Force policy leader commended Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s supply chain logistics during a visit to the organization March 14.

March 19, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Kari Riskedahl

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.