DLA News Archive

Sept. 21, 2017

Army Soldiers and Marines tee off at DLA Land and Maritime golf scramble

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic speaks to participants at the 11th Annual Defense Supply Center Columbus Army versus Marine Corps Golf Scramble.

Sept. 21, 2017

Norfolk distribution center supports troops at Guantanamo Bay with fresh foods delivery

NORFOLK, Va. — Adding to DLA Distribution’s ongoing support to Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, last week its Norfolk, Virginia, distribution center shipped various food items to warfighters at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Sept. 21, 2017

Wilson, who reformed systems by empowering people, joins Hall of Fame

Larry Wilson, who rose from Army civilian intern to SES leader in Information Operations where he helped lead major reforms, joins the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 21.

Sept. 20, 2017

After Hurricane Irma, CRW Airmen deploy to help out

MARATHON, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S.Air Force Expeditionary Center website — The 821st Contingency Response Group from Travis Air Force Base, California, alerted a 64-person Contingency Response Element to Marathon Regional Airport, located in the Florida Keys, where they arrived in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Sept. 11.

Sept. 20, 2017

Wolfpack Engineers Combine Construction with Combat Skills during Ulchi Freedom Guardian

POCHEON, South Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Units travel from all over South Korea to refine their warfighting skills at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. For many, this means conducting large-scale tactical movements, rifle ranges, or firing missiles. For vertical engineers, this means construction and project management.

Sept. 20, 2017

National Preparedness Month: Sheltering on base

PHILADELPHIA — Natural and man-made disasters do not discriminate. And seeking refuge from a base emergency is a real possibility for Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees.

Sept. 20, 2017

National Guard assets plan relief efforts as Hurricane Maria slams Puerto Rico

ARLINGTON, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — With Hurricane Mariafollowing a similar path as Hurricane Irma, the Virgin Islands National Guard is once again preparing for another massive storm; this one, coming at St. Croix instead of St. Thomas and St. John.

Sept. 20, 2017

Senator Vulakovich visits midstate military installation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Senator Randy Vulakovich, Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 38th legislative district, visited the midstate on September 18 to sit down with military and civilian leaders of DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Sept. 20, 2017

Studevant, former deputy director, DLA Richmond leader, to join DLA Hall of Fame

Mary Studevant, who during her 30-year service to DLA spearheaded a program to help employees complete their education, will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 21.

Sept. 19, 2017

Civil engineers make critical runway repairs, keep missions moving

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — Maintaining an airfield is never an easy task, especially when it’s one of the busiest in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.