DLA News Archive

Tag: Warfighter First

A Buck Company employee stirring molten metal to pull out impurities.

July 19, 2017

Richmond, Virginia — The DLA Aviation Forging and Casting Assistance Team looks for ways to save time and money on contracts by improving processes and solving procurement problems. The AFCAT educates employees on casting and forging processes by taking them to visit two commercial casting and forging companies that make parts for DLA.

Army Col. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support incoming commander, passes the DLA flag to Army Master Sgt. Jose Moraga, DLA Troop Support senior enlisted service member, during a change of command ceremony July 11 in Philadelphia. Simerly was previously the director of capabilities, development and integration with the Combined Arms Support Command at Fort Lee, Virginia.

July 12, 2017

‘Warfighter’s logistician’ takes charge of DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — Army Col. Mark Simerly assumed command of DLA Troop Support during a ceremony July 11 in Philadelphia. Outgoing Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton encouraged the Troop Support workforce to keep being innovative.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry shares her background, vision and leadership philosophy with the DLA Aviation workforce at her first town hall in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center June 29, 2017 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 12, 2017

New DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Hurry holds first town hall

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry shared her vision for the future of DLA Aviation at her first town hall June 29 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Air Force Master Sgt. Nikki Broomfield, military human resources specialist, Resource Management Division, Command Support Directorate, DLA Aviation, attaches a pin to Henry Pleasants, a World War II veteran who suffers from Alzheimer’s, after an Independence Day ceremony to honor veterans at the Dunlop Home assisted living facility, in Colonial Heights, Virginia July 6, 2017.

July 11, 2017

DLA military members honor veterans during an Independence Day ceremony

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Fort Lee military members honor veterans during an Independence Day ceremony held at the Dunlop House, an assisted living facility, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, July 6.

Army Lt. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee (far left), deputy chief of staff for Army logistics (G-4) and members of his team join Brig. Gen. John Laskodi (right, gesturing), commander of DLA Distribution, at DLA Distribution headquarters June 27.

July 10, 2017

Army G-4 Deputy Chief of Staff visits Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Lt. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, G-4 deputy chief of staff, and members of his team visited DLA Distribution headquarters June 27 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center, the largest storage facility in the Department of Defense.

Command Sgt. Major Charles Tobin, DLA senior enlisted leader, addresses the headquarters workforce at a town hall, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 13, 2017.

July 6, 2017

The role of a noncommissioned officer in a joint forces environment

DLA's senior enlisted leader discusses how he adapted to his unique role in a defense agency made up primarily of civilian employees, reflects on the rewards of serving in a joint environment and offers insights for current and future senior NCOs.

Army Capt. Demetrius Walton began his Army career as an enlisted soldier, in the intelligence field.

July 6, 2017

Deputy command chaplain broadens religious support to DLA reservists, HQC employees

DLA's deputy command chaplain says his work, whether with a group of service members on the firing range or a sole employee in the halls of the agency headquarters, boils down to one thing.

The latest issue explores the work of employees across the agency and across the ocean.

July 5, 2017

July/August Loglines now available

Tornado relief, the use of ancient skills to make high-tech parts and much more: You can read about them all in the latest issue of Loglines.

Air Force Lt. Col. James Malec, right, assumes command of Defense Logistics Agency at Oklahoma City from Air Force Col. Kenton Ruthardt. Former DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, left, officiated the ceremony held at the Tinker Aerospace Complex, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 23, 2017.

June 28, 2017

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrates change of command and retirement

Richmond, Virginia — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City celebrated two ceremonies, the organization’s change of command and Col. Kenton Ruthardt’s retirement, June 23.

By being aware of PTSD and the resources available, you can be a source of support. (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force)

June 27, 2017

Stand up for those with PTSD, yourself included

At least half of all Americans will experience a trauma at some point in their lives, which can lead to PTSD. But treatment and counseling are widely available and often free of charge.