DLA News Archive

Aug. 29, 2024

DLA Troop Support employee celebrated for four decades of service

PHILADELPHIA — While for some, 1984 brings back memories of paying $1.10 for a gallon of gas or listening to Michael Jackson’s latest album, “Thriller,” for one Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employee, that year began a four-decade career of federal service.

Aug. 21, 2024

Marine Corps logistics command visits DLA Distribution, discusses contested logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, and staff visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution July 31 for a briefing on the current state of operations and discussion on how DLA Distribution can support the mission of the Marine Corps in a contested logistics environment.

Aug. 14, 2024

Enhancing Air Force support: Aviation team develops comprehensive approach to demand forecasting

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate is taking significant strides to bolster retail operations across Air Force air logistics complexes with an innovative new predictive demand planner dashboard.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts travel program forum

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the first-ever travel forum for the entire DLA agency, organized by the travel program office on July 9 through July 11. The forum was an opportunity for agency-wide cohesive training on the complexities of official government travel.

Aug. 6, 2024

DLA Energy, NATO support warfighters with fuel needs

FORT BELVOIR, Va.  — Six allied participating nations from Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United States took part in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy and DLA Energy Europe & Africa the Central Europe Pipeline System Program Board meeting in Alexandria, Virginia.

Aug. 1, 2024

DLA Distribution continues legacy of Arctic support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, continues to support Defense Department activities at Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the Pacer Goose mission. This annual resupply mission is done in conjunction with NATO ally, Denmark.

July 30, 2024

DLA Logistics Operations team exercises COOP capability during national event

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations tested their continuity of operations plan, or COOP, during a July 23-24 exercise dubbed “Eagle Horizon,” in which part of the agency’s Fort-Belvoir-based headquarters element relocated to Defense Supply Center Richmond.

July 30, 2024

Troop Support town hall focuses on importance of workforce, ‘People First! Warfighter Always!’

PHILADELPHIA — Leadership appreciation of the civilian workforce was the running theme of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support town hall on July 24.

July 29, 2024

Collaboration, education key at Clothing and Textiles ‘A Day in the Life’ event

PHILADELPHIA — Educating fellow team members on their respective job roles highlighted the interconnectivity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles team during “A Day in the Life” event July 23.

July 23, 2024

DLA Distribution employees recognized for exceptionalism

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, employees were recognized with commander’s coins for their exceptional work on June 14 in a brief presentation at one of the warehouse facilities on Navy Base Yokosuka.