DLA News Archive

Nov. 12, 2015

Future opportunities, strategic priorities focus of Navy/DLA Day

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Partnership opportunities, innovation strategies and other topics of mutual interest were key points discussed by both Defense Logistics Agency and Navy supply leaders during the Nov. 2 annual Navy/DLA Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Nov. 12, 2015

DLA Director emphasizes performance-based logistics in Town Hall

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Performance-based logistics was one of several topics Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch emphasized in a Nov. 2 Town Hall with DLA Headquarters employees.

Nov. 11, 2015

Associates urged to prepare for safe driving this winter season

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Driving the appropriate speed for road conditions and preparing your vehicle are critical to driving safely in the upcoming winter months, a member of the Franklin County Safety Community said Nov. 4 during Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Safe Winter Driving Program at the Building 20 auditorium.“One of the main comments that comes out when we

Nov. 10, 2015

DSCR Child Development Center associate teacher strives for 2016 Olympic gold in Rio

RICHMOND, Virginia — When Derrhyl Duncan walks into a classroom at the Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, it’s immediately clear he’s a favorite amongst the youngsters. They chant his name and slap high fives with him. They gather around him and giggle with delight as he sits down, pulls out a book and begins

Nov. 10, 2015

Former Air Force supply liaison reflects on life during the Vietnam War

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Jack Sandmeier, who is currently a supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., spent 24 years in the United States Air Force, several of which were during the Vietnam War. This week, DLA Distribution is saluting veteran employees, and this is what Sandmeier had to say about his time in the Air Force.

Nov. 10, 2015

DLA Distribution recognizes the U.S. Marines Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees and leadership gathered to wish a collective “Happy Birthday” to the U.S. Marines Corps November 10, in honor of the service’s 240th birthday. November 10, 1775 was the day that the Continental Marines, later renamed the United States Marine Corps, was established and each year the nation celebrates United States Marine Corps Day.

Nov. 10, 2015

DLA Director touts resiliency, performance-based logistics at town hall

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch stressed the importance of resiliency and cited employees’ achievements toward goals outlined in the agency’s 2015-2022 Strategic Plan in a Town Hall at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 2.

Nov. 9, 2015

Commander recaps successful 2015 in Columbus, provides glimpse into the next year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On “Back to the Future Day,” the commander of DLA Land and Maritime reviewed a successful Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 while looking ahead to 2016.

Nov. 9, 2015

Richmond employee receives September Employee of the Month Award

RICHMOND, Virginia — Catina Jeffery was honored as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s September Employee of the Month during a ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 5. Jeffery is a supply systems analyst in DLA Aviation’s Business Process Support Directorate.DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day hosted the event. Jeffery was

Nov. 9, 2015

Susquehanna Vietnam Veteran reflects on his time in the Marine Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Rodney Brown, a material examiner and identifier at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Remembering all of our Veterans this week, DLA Distribution is honoring Brown’s service in Vietnam.