DLA News Archive

Aug. 4, 2016

Hatch Act outlines restrictions on political activity by federal employees

With the 2016 election season in full swing, people are getting involved in political activities and supporting their favorite party or candidate. However, federal employees need to be aware of legal restrictions on their political activity set forth in the Hatch Act.

Aug. 3, 2016

DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference to return

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — After a seven-year hiatus, Defense Logistics Agency Energy is bringing back the Worldwide Energy Conference to the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland April 10-12, 2017.

Aug. 3, 2016

Following tragedy, local TV personality shares message

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I have great memories of Maria. There’s a problem with memories. You can’t hug a memory, you can’t hold a memory, and you can’t call a memory on the phone.“It’s a pain that never dulls.”That was just part of the powerful message delivered by Dom Tiberi when he spent an hour with associates from Defense Supply Center Columbus inside the Building 20

Aug. 3, 2016

Distribution’s Bahrain site takes on a new Class IV material mission

MANAMA, Bahrain — DLA Distribution Bahrain began a new Class IV material mission July 16 providing more efficient and effective warfighter support. Class IV materials consist of construction materials, including installed equipment and all fortification and barrier materials.

Aug. 3, 2016

August is DLA Antiterrorism Awareness Month

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month, when the agency promotes and reemphasizes awareness and vigilance throughout the enterprise.

Aug. 3, 2016

DLA director stresses relationships during wide-ranging day of engagement

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch took advantage of extensive opportunities for engagement with service and industry partners, as well as with the DLA workforce, during a one-day trip to Richmond, Virginia, July 29. If one central theme emerged from all of the events, it was the importance of relationships.

Aug. 2, 2016

DLA Energy Europe & Africa fuels joint U.S., Bulgarian ‘Thracian Summer 2016’ deployment

FORT BELVOIR, Virgnia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe & Africa provided key support to Thracian Summer 2016, a U.S. Air Force field training deployment to the nation of Bulgaria, July 9 – 22.

Aug. 2, 2016

Enlisted Excellence at DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The current enlisted workforce at DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor is comprised of 10 Sailors, whose primary mission is to support the material needs of more than 30 shops at the Intermediate Maintenance Facility of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

Aug. 2, 2016

Oklahoma City’s Fagan receives Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Supervisory/Lead Civilian of the Year award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Tommy Fagan, materials examiner and identifier supervisor at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Supervisory/Lead Civilian of the Year award for his outstanding work ethic.

Aug. 2, 2016

Susquehanna employees support VPP, demonstrate safety skills in Forklift Rodeo

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Anyone visiting DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., will take notice of the Voluntary Protection Program banners proudly displayed around the installation, touting the motto “if it’s not safe, we don’t do it!” The employees of Susquehanna are constantly searching for ways to improve safety skills for themselves and their coworkers around them.