DLA News Archive

Oct. 11, 2017

Logistics Stock Exchange opens a world of possibilities for DLA order fulfillment

The Defense Logistics Agency has recently increased its support to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by making DLA items available in a database where NATO member and partner countries buy and sell more than 6 million items.

Oct. 10, 2017

Won’t get hosed again: Dobbins technician helps fix C-5

DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Dobbins Air Reserve Base website — Anyone who’s had their car breakdown knows it always seems to happen at the most inopportune time. The same can be true for aircraft flying important missions on strict deadlines.

Oct. 10, 2017

AFRL Fuels & Energy enables future of flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website — Besides the octane rating and price, most drivers probably don’t think too much about the fuel they put in their cars. But, what about a supersonic F-35 Lightning, a fully loaded-down C-17 Globemaster III flying out of Afghanistan or the first, yet-to-be-invented, hypersonic marvel to routinely soar at five times the speed of sound?

Oct. 10, 2017

Microgrids: breaking down the buzzword

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Civil Engineer Center website — This article, the first in a series on microgrids, will define them and their key components. Future articles will include information on the Air Force’s current microgrid projects, the Air Force’s direction for microgrids, and what they mean for installations in the future.

Oct. 10, 2017

Puerto Rico Response Continues With More Than 13,000 Personnel

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — The Defense Department continues to respond to deadly hurricane damage in Puerto Rico, with 13,229 personnel now on the island and medical support operations ongoing aboard the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort.

Oct. 10, 2017

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 – 14: Every second counts, plan 2 ways out

Richmond, Virginia — Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 – 14 and to kick it off, our Fire and Emergency Services personnel handed out a pamphlet on smoke alarm safety as a reminder to help keep employees safe at work and at home.

Oct. 10, 2017

ANAD teamwork ensures completion of OSVs

ANNISTON, Ala. — From 1,000 meters away, they look a lot like Russian combat vehicles. Yet, they are all-American and have recently been spotted moving throughout the shops of Anniston Army Depot.

Oct. 10, 2017

DLA Land and Maritime recieves recognition for winning the 2017 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic, DLA Land and Maritime commander, accepts legislative recognition resolutions from State Senator Kevin Bacon and Representative Richard Brown during a meeting of the Columbus Region Defense Group.

Oct. 10, 2017

Agency’s first forum with Corps of Engineers proves successful

The director of the Defense Logistics Agency welcomed leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders to the inaugural USACE/DLA Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 28, to explore mutual goals and capabilities.

Oct. 9, 2017

DLA Distribution Commanding General's Columbus Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a few days, we will observe Columbus Day commemorating Christopher Columbus’ first landing in the New World 525 years ago. Great perseverance, dedication, and courage defined this expedition and those who sailed on this landmark voyage.