DLA News Archive

Feb. 23, 2018

DLA Troop Support supervisor recognized for oversight of Navy uniforms transition

PHILADELPHIA — Anthony J. Ruzicka's team from the Clothing and Textiles supply chain oversaw the fielding of two Navy uniforms, earning him DLA Troop Support's Supervisor of the Quarter.

Feb. 23, 2018

Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through March 31

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is accepting nominations for the 2017 Hall of Fame through March 31. The Aviation Hall of Fame honors former employees who have made significant and enduring contributions to DLA Aviation or Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Feb. 23, 2018

Barriers to equality are seen, unseen, says former NFL linebacker

African Americans have fought enemies seen and unseen, a former NFL linebacker told McNamara Headquarters Complex employees during a Black History Month observance Feb. 21.

Feb. 22, 2018

DLA team recognized for Corpus Christi Army Depot support

Philadelphia — A Defense Logistics Agency team that supports the Corpus Christi Army Depot was recognized for their part in helping keep military helicopters ready for flight.

Feb. 22, 2018

OPSEC Poster Contest

COLUMBUS, Ohio — OPSEC Poster Contest: The 2018 IOSS Poster Contest has begun!

Feb. 22, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Lance Cronin

RICHMOND, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Feb. 22, 2018

Alaska Tank Truck Facility strengthens readiness

ANCHORAGE, Ala. — A state of the art tank truck facility will improve capacity and readiness at the contractor owned and contractor operated Anchorage, Alaska fuel defense support point at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Feb. 22, 2018

Tell us what you want; what you really, really want

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kadena Air Base website — Every day people go to work, step through the door, grab their tools and start their daily mission. But one may wonder who purchased that vest, or that wrench, or even the pen and paper used to take notes in the weekly meetings? That’s where the 18th Contracting Squadron comes through.

Feb. 21, 2018

Entry-level employees chat with DLA Troop Support commander

PHILADELPHIA — Entry-level employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support assembled to exchange ideas and concerns with their commander Army Gen. Mark Simerly Feb. 13. The meeting’s purpose was to encourage two-way dialogue between the commander and the employees, who are six months into the 24-month Pathways to Career Excellence program.

Feb. 21, 2018

DLA Aviation commander visits Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry visited Troop Support on Feb. 12 where she received an overview of Troop Support supply chain operations and engaged in specific dialogue with Industrial Hardware leadership.