DLA News Archive

Nov. 12, 2019

Military, veteran employees help students understand Veterans Day

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support military and veteran employees helped students at a local elementary school gain a deeper understanding of Veterans Day during an event Nov. 7.

Oct. 28, 2019

PaCE program grads represent the next generation of DLA leaders

Richmond, Va. — More than 40 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees who were students in the Pathways to Career Excellence program were recognized Oct. 23 during a graduation held in their honor at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 24, 2019

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Employee shares her journey through treatment, recovery

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this commentary, a DLA Public Affairs employee describes her cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Oct. 15, 2019

Shining a light on awareness of the visually impaired at DLA Aviation

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation takes pride in its employees, including workers with visual impairments. On Oct. 15, White Cane Awareness Day will further celebrate the achievements and efforts of individuals with visual impairments who work to increase awareness among the sighted community.

Sept. 16, 2019

DSCR unifies employees with 9-11 Remembrance 5K Run/Walk

Richmond, Va. — Somber bagpipe notes filled the air with Amazing Grace as more than 200 employees participated in the 9-11 Remembrance 5K Run/Walk at the Picnic Pavilion on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Sept. 11.

Sept. 12, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Hermogena Ratliff

Richmond, Va. — Hermogena Ratliff, a customer support specialist at DLA Aviation-Cherry Point, North Carolina, enjoys researching material movements and looking for ways of obtaining materials for her customers.

Sept. 11, 2019

Procurement Process Support team recognized for invaluable assistance to Europe and Africa

PHILADELPHIA — During a recent visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Army Lt. Col. Sherdrick Rankin, DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa commander, recognized members of the Procurement Process Support team for their outstanding support.

Sept. 10, 2019

Employee Working Group holds monthly meeting

Richmond, Va. — Employees gathered in person and on the phone Sept. 3 for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Employee Working Group monthly meeting

Aug. 30, 2019

Service at first sight: Captain helps guide dog stay in shape

Richmond, Va. — Bernard Werwie, Jr., an acquisition specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, is rarely without his guide dog, Herman. The helpful canine is Werwie’s eyes around Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, and just about everywhere else Werwie wants to travel. But recent physical ailments suffered by Werwie also threatened to sideline his walking partner. Until the employees of Bldg. 33, H Bay stepped in to lend a hand — and a few feet, as well.

Aug. 23, 2019

Commander visits Navy customers and DLA Aviation-Cherry Point employees

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander traveled south Aug. 13-14 to visit with Navy customers on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and with DLA Aviation-Cherry Point employees.