DLA News Archive

Oct. 27, 2017

DLA provides repair-part support for Army’s new security force assistance brigade

DLA customer support representatives and members of DLA Land and Maritime are working with Army officials to equip the first of what’s expected to be six security force assistance brigades that will conduct advise-and-assist missions throughout the world.

Oct. 26, 2017

Corps reaches final stages of tropical boots, uniform testing

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — The Marine Corps wrapped up its fourth and final field user evaluation for a prototype tropical utility uniform and boots in late September.

Oct. 26, 2017

Richmond employee participates in the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond, Virginia, employee Sean Mayo, a contract administrator in the Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer Directorate’s Post-Award Division participated in the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 22, 2017, in Arlington, Virginia.

Oct. 26, 2017

'Idea guy' earns Troop Support Supervisor of the Quarter

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Lipshutz earned DLA Troop Support’s Supervisor of the 4th Quarter after his section in the Industrial Hardware supply chain completed the most manual awards in nine of the past 12 months.

Oct. 26, 2017

Pearl Harbor boots resiliency with Lunch-n-Learn program

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — In an effort to promote and boost resiliency, DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, hosts Lunch-n-Learn programs bi-monthly. These hour-long sessions typically include a guest speaker on topics of education, information and inspiration that will gain the most participation from the Distribution workforce.

Oct. 25, 2017

DLA Energy and FEMA's partnership continues

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — As it has in the past, Defense Logistics Agency Energy supports hurricane relief efforts for recovery across the nation. So far, this year has been a challenging hurricane season and although it’s a coordinated effort to get the job done, one of the most dedicated team members is Contracting Officer Georgia Dotson.

Oct. 25, 2017

DLA partners to provide map support for hurricane relief

The string of hurricanes that hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in August and September required immediate action, most notably printing maps and providing communications and IT support for emergency response.

Oct. 25, 2017

Installation firefighters honored for assistance to Harrisburg blaze

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Members of the DLA Installation Operations Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services rescue company were awarded a distinguished unit citation for their actions during a home fire in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, during the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire's 2017 Awards Ceremony on Oct. 10.

Oct. 24, 2017

Joint, interagency partners establish ISB for hurricane relief efforts

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Charleston website — Joint Base Charleston has been established as the central hub for sustained efforts aiding the rebuilding of Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Oct. 24, 2017

DPMAP - Did you know?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Did you know that before you retire, transfer, deploy, etc., you must complete a performance narrative statement for each employee?