DLA News Archive

Oct. 20, 2017

The Future of Renewable Energy at Camp Pendleton

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton website — On days with favorable weather conditions the solar panels aboard Camp Pendleton can currently generate renewable energy at a level of 50 percent of the average consumption on the base.

Oct. 20, 2017

The Zombies Are Coming

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Join MWR at the Fitness Center for the Zombie Race 5K Run/Walk event Oct. 26 at 4:30 p.m. View the pre-event video as well as the event flyer in the posting.

Oct. 20, 2017

Product Test Center Analytical realigns with Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — It was a "common sense" decision to realign the Product Test Center Analytical with DLA Troop Support, Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, DLA Land and Maritime commander, said. The center has been testing materials warfighters need since 1919.

Oct. 20, 2017

Toomey advisor meets with DLA Distribution leadership on MILCON projects, economic impact

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Sam Amber, national security advisor for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pa., visited the midstate on October 11 meet with the leadership of DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Oct. 20, 2017

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s executive officer “takes the rock”

TRACY, Calif. — Always pushing herself to exceed her physical ability, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California’s executive officer, Air Force Capt. Dawn Pieper, recently checked another block on her list of accomplishments. Pieper completed the grueling “Take the Rock” 1.3 mile swim through the San Francisco Bay. The course started at Alcatraz Island and ended at Aquatic Park in San Francisco, California.

Oct. 20, 2017

Culture Academy - Only Two More Sessions Left

COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are only two more sessions left to register for the Culture Academy.

Oct. 20, 2017

Abilities on display at Land and Maritime awareness event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the Defense Federal Community in Central Ohio recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month at an Oct. 16 event that highlighted the government’s AbilityOne Program.

Oct. 20, 2017

Changes, opportunities touted during charitable campaign kickoff

The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 19 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, with remarks by DLA's director of Logistics Operations and a guest speaker, as well as an information fair where charities spoke with attendees about their work.

Oct. 19, 2017

Turn in unwanted medications at DSCR Oct. 26

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations at Richmond’s Security and Emergency Services is sponsoring a medication Take Back Day Oct. 26, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Occupational Safety and Health Clinic (Bldg. 201).

Oct. 19, 2017

Susquehanna’s Dixon awarded 2017 Spirit of Courage Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the 2017 Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage Award, during a ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 26, for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.