Redirecting...
Search

DLA News Archive

Results:
Tag: Defense Logistics Agency

Oct. 3, 2024

National Guard Rescues Hundreds of People in Wake of Hurricane

Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the official U.S. National Guard website — In response to Hurricane Helene, The Virginia National Guard mobilized more than 50 Guardsmen to assist in rescue and recovery efforts. Hurricane Helen caused significant damage prompting, local, state, and national response efforts lead by FEMA. The Virginia National Guard are responsible for rescuing six people with their Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team. They also cleared roads of downed trees and other debris.

Oct. 2, 2024

Hurricane Helene: DLA provides relief to Fort Eisenhower

DLA jumped into action to help thousands of service members and civilians left without electricity and water at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, following Hurricane Helene.

Oct. 1, 2024

DLA’s PaCERs connect with senior leaders, peers during orientation

Entering into its second year, the Defense Logistics Agency expanded its Pathways to Career Excellence Program orientation across the enterprise, affording more than 25 contracting specialists and technical and quality professionals the opportunity to learn about the agency and grow their network.

Sept. 27, 2024

DLA Distribution headquarters golf team defends Susquehanna Cup title

In an effort to inspire some friendly competition and teambuilding, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Susquehanna, and Riverview Golf Course hosted the 2024 Susquehanna Cup golf tournament Sept. 27 in New Cumberland.

Sept. 27, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports USMC operations

The Defense Logistics Agency is pivotal to ensuring the U.S. Marine Corps maintains operational readiness and effectiveness – that includes through the parts and services DLA Aviation provides to keep their aircraft flightworthy. Here’s a closer look at how Aviation supports America’s Devil Dogs.

Sept. 26, 2024

DSCR employees gain insight about disaster preparation

September is National Preparedness Month, and Defense Supply Center Richmond Security and Emergency Services hosted an annual Preparedness Fair Sept. 26 held in the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center 1st Floor lobby.

Sept. 18, 2024

Newly assigned logistics officers explore heart of DLA Aviation operations

To enhance operational effectiveness and foster collaboration, officers newly assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations visited DLA Aviation, Sept. 5, as part of a series of visits to the agency’s major subordinate commands. These visits aim to provide a deeper understanding of the DLA mission and the unique characteristics of each MSC.

Sept. 12, 2024

History lessons help agency kick off National Preparedness Month celebration

History lessons from past natural disasters and terrorist activity helped employees of the Defense Logistics Agency kick off the National Preparedness Month observance at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 4.

Sept. 3, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports the Space Force

The increasing significance of space operations to national security has positioned the newly established U.S. Space Force as a critical branch of the military, and the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation plays a vital role in the effectiveness of their mission.

Aug. 30, 2024

Aviation goes nuclear in support of warfighter readiness

For the first time, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted the agency’s Nuclear Enterprise Orientation Course (NEOC) at Defense Supply Center Richmond Aug. 27-28, 2024. The course marked a significant new step in DLA Aviation’s mission to support the warfighter by providing personnel with essential knowledge about nuclear operations.