DLA News Archive

Sept. 15, 2023

National Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Yolanda Rodriguez

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution spotlights Yolanda Rodriguez, a tTransportation Aassistant at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.

Sept. 29, 2022

Commentary: Honoring the accomplishments of Retired DLA Employee Romulo Alberto Faria during Hispanic Heritage Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Romulo Alberto Faria is well known within the Hispanic community at the Defense Logistics Agency in Columbus and was always keen to provide guidance and support to new Latinos joining our workforce.

Sept. 16, 2022

DLA Distribution Commander gives Hispanic Heritage Month message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, delivers his Hispanic Heritage Month message to the work force.

Sept. 16, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Santiago L. Martínez-Rivera

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Hispanic Employment Program joined in the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions of DLA Pathways to Career Excellence contract specialist and Central Ohio Men’s Adult Baseball All-Star Santiago Luis Martínez-Rivera. 

Oct. 6, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Maurice Sanabria-Ortiz

Richmond, Va. — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2021 HHM observance theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope,” celebrates Hispanic heritage and reflects on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope. It encourages us to reflect on all past contributions Hispanics made and will continue to make in the future. It is also a reminder that we are stronger together.

Sept. 24, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer 3 José Sánchez López

Richmond, Va. — Chief Warrant Officer 3 José Sánchez López, a strategic tactical aviation maintenance readiness officer with DLA Aviation, shares his Puerto Rican heritage and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him during Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2021.

Sept. 17, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Yanice Kovach

Richmond, VA. — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2021 HHM observance theme “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope,” celebrates Hispanic heritage and reflects on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope. It encourages us to reflect on all past contributions Hispanics made and will continue to make in the future. It is also a reminder that we are stronger together.

Oct. 9, 2020

DLA Disposition Services observes National Hispanic Heritage Month

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrates heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.

Oct. 7, 2020

DLA Aviation spotlights Kathiria Robinson during Hispanic Heritage Month

RICHMOND, VA — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2020 theme is “Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future.” Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is proud to feature Kathiria Robinson.

Sept. 28, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Martha Kerns

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Martha Kerns, the MWR's sports and fitness facility manager at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.