DLA News Archive

Nov. 14, 2017

DLA Troop Support division chief retires after 28 years of Army service

PHILADELPHIA — Lt. Col. Robert Glenn III was honored for his 28 years of service during a retirement ceremony at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov 9.

Nov. 8, 2017

Agency photographer, veteran runs to honor squad leader’s memory

Most DLA employees know Teodora Mocanu as the agency’s dedicated photographer — but she is also a mother, a scholar and an Army veteran. In memory of her late squad leader, Sgt. Anthony Lopez, Mocanu ran in this year’s Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 8.

Nov. 6, 2017

Night Work: Mechanics Keep Helos Flying in the Sunlight

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Army helicopter maintenance specialists have been working nonstop in Puerto Rico to maintain six CH-47 Chinook helicopters that deliver humanitarian supplies daily to some of the island's hardest-hit and most remote areas following Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Oct. 10, 2017

Agency’s first forum with Corps of Engineers proves successful

The director of the Defense Logistics Agency welcomed leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders to the inaugural USACE/DLA Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 28, to explore mutual goals and capabilities.

Oct. 5, 2017

Texas C-5M delivers supplies to Puerto Rico

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base San Antonio website — In the aftermath of three devastating hurricanes that struck Texas, Florida and the Caribbean region of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Citizen Airmen of Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing flew their 17th mission in a C-5M Super Galaxy in less than a month to answer their nation’s call for help in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico in response to the destruction of Hurricane Maria.

Sept. 13, 2017

Army, DLA discuss mutual goals, future partnership

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams met with Army leaders at the Pentagon Sept. 7 to discuss shared goals and interests.

Sept. 9, 2017

DoD Continues Caribbean, Florida Hurricane Response Operations

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — The Defense Department continues its response to destruction throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean locales, while posturing forces to support the response to Hurricane Irma in Florida, a DoD spokesman said.

Aug. 2, 2017

Clothing & Textiles employees meet blind, visually impaired partners in warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain toured production lines at Vision Corps in Lancaster, Pennsylvania July 26, where blind or visually impaired individuals operate machinery or package item parts for military customers.

July 6, 2017

DLA director hosts DLA Aviation change of command

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center to capacity June 28 during the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Change of Command ceremony to bid farewell to Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day and welcome Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry as the next commander.

June 14, 2017

Employees gather for joint celebration of Army birthday

McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant agencies celebrated the Army’s 242nd birthday June 13 in the HQC auditorium. This year’s theme, “Over There,” harks back to another commemoration – the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I.