DLA News Archive

March 12, 2018

Can’t fly without supply: materiel management circulates supplies

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Little Rock Air Force Base website — Little Rock Air Force Base has multiple aircraft deployed across the globe in support of Combat Airlift at any given time, and the people of the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management flight work behind the scenes to ensure C-130’s deploy with parts needed to sustain mission requirements.

March 12, 2018

The DLA Culture/Climate Survey is Open

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Culture/Climate Survey is open March 13 - April 17. We highly encourage your participation...Your Voice is Our Future!

March 12, 2018

Events offer updates on Network Optimization

Battle Creek, Michigan — Network Optimization was a major topic during two events in February as updates on the initiative were shared with the workforce.

March 12, 2018

DLA Human Resources Director Visits Land and Maritime, updates workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Human Resources Director, Brad Bunn, visited DLA Land and Maritime Feb. 15 as part of an informational roadshow updating Agency associates on personnel initiatives influencing operations.

March 9, 2018

Leadership summit informs supervisors on sexual assault prevention and response

PHILADELPHIA — Supervisors assigned to DLA Troop Support gained a better understanding of sexual assault prevention and response, DLA policy regarding sexual assault, and how to respond if faced with a SAPR-related incident during a SAPR leadership summit March 1.

March 9, 2018

Commanding an acquisition career

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Taking charge of her career, Defense Logistics Agency Energy employee Callie Lake jumped at the opportunity to shadow the DLA Energy Acting Director of Procurement Process Support Kevin Ahern to witness first-hand the role of a DLA Energy senior leader.

March 9, 2018

DLA employees, Airmen share life lessons during Eastmoor career event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two reserve Airmen working for the Defense Logistics Agency spoke to student-athletes from the Eastmoor Academy girls’ basketball team March 3 on the academy’s campus in east Columbus.

March 9, 2018

No fuel, no fight

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Whiteman Air Force Base website — Airmen assigned to the petroleum, oil and lubricants fuels flight of the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, are an important asset to executing strategic deterrence, global strike and combat support... anytime, anywhere.

March 9, 2018

School children, warfighters help each other through DLA food-acquisition partnership

PHILADELPHIA — A partnership between the USDA and DOD is enabling the warfighter and school districts to spend money more efficiently while providing nutritious foods. The USDA DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which is managed by DLA Troop Support, leverages whole-of-government buying power.

March 9, 2018

Unit Cookie Call for the Ohio Army National Guard

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office held a Unit Cookie Call Feb. 25 for Ohio Army National Guard units at Building 24’s drill hall on base.