DLA News Archive

July 26, 2019

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, Military Personnel Conduct COMREL Event at Historical Church in Presa

PRESA, Italy — DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military personnel conducted a community relations event at the Chiesa Maria Ss. delle Grazie Church.

July 25, 2019

Troop Support contracting officer makes impact through process improvement

PHILADELPHIA — An unexpected opportunity to take a Lean Six Sigma training class jumpstarted a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support contracting officer’s process improvement acumen and organizational impact. Robert Fagan, a contracting officer with Clothing and Textiles’ heraldic team, led a continuous process improvement project with the potential to be replicated throughout the entire enterprise.

July 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary—Whole of Government Logistics Enabler

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 hurricane with a storm surge well above normal high tide levels, swept across the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts in August 2005, with maximum sustained winds at landfall estimated at 140 miles per hour. There were many lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. One major lesson was that support supplies need to reach victims sooner rather than later following a disaster.

July 22, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Chief of Staff Recognizes Local Air Force Veteran

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — George Hemler was just 19 years old when he arrived at Laredo Air Force Base, Texas, in 1958. Drafted shortly after the end of the Korean War, the Pennsylvania native found himself far from home and facing an uncertain future. Little did he know the long-lasting effects his three-year tour would have, not only on his life, but on future generations.

July 19, 2019

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Deputy Commander retires from federal service

Having served 41 years in the federal service, Denise Cordeiro-Bennett, deputy director, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, is retiring. Cordeiro-Bennett was recognized with an Exceptional Civilian Service Award; a Distinguished Career Service Award; a retirement plaque; and a retirement certificate; for her outstanding contributions to the

July 18, 2019

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services takes advantage of unique training opportunity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars, the Defense Logistics Agency is always looking to fully utilize any and all materials on-hand before asking for more. From the paper used in office printers to propane tanks that fuel warehouse forklifts, DLA personnel are known for making the most of what they’re given.One example of this “culture of

July 17, 2019

Military Housing Demolition underway at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The world was a much different place when military housing was constructed at the New Cumberland Army Depot in the 1950s. Conserving material goods throughout World War II, most Americans (and military families in particular) were accustomed to smaller houses  built with materials much less efficient than those used in modern construction. By the

July 16, 2019

DLA, Army Win Future Trends Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency, Army and Takteon, LLC received the 2019 “Future Trends” Team Award from the Government IT Executive Council and Advanced Technology Academic Research Center. This Emerging Technology award was presented to a federal government group who demonstrated leadership and management expertise in the field of innovation and

July 15, 2019

Rear Adm. Lindsey visits DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy

SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Rear Adm. Yancy B. Lindsey, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia/ Commander, Maritime Air Forces, Naples, visited Defense Logistics Agency Sigonella, Italy, on a recent tour of Naval Air Station Sigonella.  Navy Cdr. Vincent Erno, commander of DDSI showed Lindsey through the various warehouses and the full complement of

July 12, 2019

New Troop Support commander ‘delighted’ to be back in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — With a dose of humor and a few nods to his hometown of Philadelphia, Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence introduced himself to DLA Troop Support workforce during his first town hall meeting as commander, on July 10. During the event, he discussed his personal and professional backgrounds, outlined his leadership philosophy and spoke about his vision for Troop Support’s future.