DLA News Archive

Aug. 22, 2017

'Old Guard' Dining Facility Supports Army's Health, Readiness Strategy

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — The Army's oldest active-duty infantry unit is supporting the service's efforts to upgrade its dining facilities and improve soldiers' health and readiness.

Aug. 22, 2017

'You got served': Misawa dining facility fuels exercise Northern Viper

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Misawa Air Base website — Pots clang, oven doors whip open and hot air and steam fill the air while small two-inch music speakers attempt to drown out the loud reminders of hard work.The dining facility is operating at more than 200 percent capacity at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Dec. 14, 2016

Face of Defense: Sailor Serves as ‘Sheriff of Mess Decks’

RED SEA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Four times a day, the USS Whidbey Island mess decks are filled with a hungry crew and a well-trained staff. Nearly incomprehensible amounts of food are eaten and restocked, yet, without fail the staff has the place looking clean and ready to go again minutes after each torrent fades.