DLA News Archive

Tag: USTRANSCOM

DLA and USTRANSCOM work together to provide the warfighter and other customers needed items around the world.

Dec. 13, 2017

DLA, USTRANSCOM may soon benefit from fusion of commercial, gov transportation system

A major partner organization of the Defense Logistics Agency announced it has successfully completed a test run of a transportation system that could give DLA and its customers additional options for supplying the warfighter and other customers.

Members of the DLA Distribution Expeditionary team provided critical support to USNORTHCOM and FEMA by loading over 14,800 Commercial Meals and 11,760 liters of bottled water onto Texas National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol CH-47, UH-60, and UH-1 aircraft at Randolph Auxiliary Airfield in Seguin, Texas.

Sept. 25, 2017

Eye on the ground: A look inside Distribution’s Expeditionary Team’s hurricane support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Before the 2017 hurricane season, DLA Distribution had never had all three expeditionary teams deployed simultaneously in support of a natural disaster. They worked together on deployments in Afghanistan but never for a FEMA response.

Roy Dillard, deputy director of Clothing and Textiles, talks to Air Force Gen. Darren McDew, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, about how the supply chain supports the warfighter with uniforms, protective equipment and much more. McDew was in Philadelphia Jan. 19 to learn about DLA Troop Support’s supply chains.

Jan. 31, 2017

USTRANSCOM commander seeks increased alignment with DLA

PHILADELPHIA — While in Philadelphia Jan. 19, Air Force Gen. Darren McDew encouraged DLA Troop Support employees to consider how they would have executed their duties if the warfighter wasn’t so engaged the past 15 years.

A crane at DLA Distribution Bahrain prepares to load one of the first of five trucks that will be transporting supplies using the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes.

Nov. 15, 2016

Distribution partners with TRANSCOM to ship materials using the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution is partnering with the United States Transportation Command to schedule strategic sustainment material through the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes.

Caruso, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, examines an Air War College flag with Linda Farrell, a fabric worker, at the flag room during a visit to DLA Troop Support Aug. 10.

Aug. 12, 2016

USTRANSCOM leader visits Troop Support to strengthen DLA partnership

PHILADELPHIA — The senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Transportation Command made his first visit to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Aug. 10 to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations.

Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander of USTRANSCOM, addresses board members.

Aug. 9, 2016

Distribution process owners define roles and responsibilities

The commander of U.S. Transportation Command, Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, hosted Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch as well as leaders from the military services, combatant commanders and other officials at an executive board meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex August 4.

DLA and USTRANSCOM leaders discuss opportunities for future collaboration during USTRANSCOM/DLA Day Aug. 3 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Aug. 5, 2016

DLA, USTRANSCOM build joint plan to meet future challenges

Senior leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Transportation Command exchanged ideas on how to expand an already strong partnership at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Aug. 3.

Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, USTRANSCOM Commander visited DLA Distribution April 27.

May 3, 2016

Distribution leadership hosts Gen Darren McDew, USAF, USTRANSCOM Commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, commander, U.S. Transportation Command and members of his team including Brig. Gen. Kyle Kremer and DLA-USTRANCOM staff visited DLA Distribution April 27 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a tour of the DLA Distribution’s Expeditionary Operations and Foreign Military Sales areas.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, attends the third annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM fall meeting as a panelist.

Nov. 6, 2015

DLA Distribution commander participates in panel at annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM fall meeting

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, attended the third annual National Defense Transportation Association – U.S. Transportation Command fall meeting at the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel in National Harbor, Md., just outside of Washington, DC, from September 28 through 30.