DLA News Archive

Aug. 9, 2024

DOD Needs Solutions for the Proliferation of Autonomous Vehicles, Defense Official Says

Contested Logistics: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Department of Defense website — While there hasn't been a direct assault on a U.S. military base yet, autonomous systems and contested logistics remain a threat and something the Defense Department is seeking solutions for. In a modern world where technological growth is not exclusive to the U.S. and often times leveraged in pervasive ways, logistical operations are also on the adversarial list of areas to disrupt, destroy or defeat. 

July 10, 2024

Sentinel Land-Based Nuclear Modernization Program Will Continue, With Changes

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the DOD news website — The Defense Department decision to continue to modernize Sentinel comes after the Air Force notified Congress that the program had exceeded its baseline cost and triggered what is known as a Nunn-McCurdy breach. Sentinel was a proposed US Army anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system designed to provide a light layer of protection over the entire United States, able to defend against small Inter Continental Ballistic Missile strikes like those expected from adversaries (China, Russia, North Korea or other states).

June 14, 2024

Pentagon Exhibit Showcases Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Technologies

Logistics In Action. Article originally published in the Defense.gov website. Military innovation was on display at the Defense Department Manufacturing Technology Program Pentagon Day exhibition.

Dec. 13, 2022

DLA Aviation at Richmond Engineering employee celebrates golden anniversary

RICHMOND, Va. — Steve Kelly, program manager within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engineering Directorate’s Sourcing and Reliability Programs Branch, was recognized for 50-years of federal service during a small ceremony Dec. 6. on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 23, 2020

Environmental cleanup updates discussed at virtual quarterly public meeting

RICHMOND, VA — Community members virtually attended the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Environmental Cleanup Program quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting July 13. Due to COVID-19, this is the first time the RAB has met since Oct. 21.　

Jan. 11, 2018

ER for the Air Force

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — The Lab Production Flight in the 402nd Maintenance Support Group’s 802nd Maintenance Support Squadron performs material/engineering tests, chemical testing and calibration services. It not only handles cases for WR-ALC, the Air Force and Department of Defense customers, but it also contracts with any organization, public or private, that needs the flight’s highly-regarded, problem-solving expertise.

Oct. 25, 2016

QAE delivers $146M of insight

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Contract Management Agency website — James Vaughn’s dedication to warfighter support recently resulted in preventing $146 million worth of engine damage.