DLA News Archive

May 22, 2018

Commentary: Kevin Zantt exemplifies DLA Culture of Caring

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most awesome things happened to me May 16. On May 14, I went to the cafeteria. When I got to the register to pay for my lunch, I only had $5 in my hand; mind you I came into the cafeteria with $25. I was upset about losing $20 but just chalked it up as a lost.

May 22, 2018

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to induct three into 2018 Hall of Fame class

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime will induct three new Hall of Fame members with 110 years of combined service.

May 22, 2018

Life Cycle Logistics Working Group and charter signing – the best of the best

Creating a culture of excellence marked the first Life Cycle Logistics Working Group event for acquisition professionals held at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Lorton facility May 7-11.

May 22, 2018

Dozier recognized for achievements as DLA Distribution Sigonella commander

SIGONELLA, Italy — Navy Capt. Pamela Dozier has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for her achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy.

May 22, 2018

Vehicle Management welds fuel tanks back to life

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight has been hard at work keeping the refueling vehicle fleet mission ready over the past few months at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

May 22, 2018

Leaders use new quarterly assessments, collaboration to promote health of the agency

The Defense Logistics Agency has a new recipe for organizational health and employee well-being. Staff and leaders from various offices are collaborating to spot trends that signal areas for improvement and to develop solutions through regular Health of the Agency assessments.

May 21, 2018

May New Employee Orientation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The DLA Land and Maritime New Employee Orientation will be May 30 in Building 20 Buckeye Room from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and May 31 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 21, 2018

InSPIRE’d mentor program participants provide 'blessings' for homeless

PHILADELPHIA — Twenty participants in the InSPIRE mentoring program at DLA Troop Support assembled 150 lunch bags to be distributed to the homeless in southern New Jersey.

May 21, 2018

NCNG, Moldovan soldiers collaborate on Humvee maintenance

RALEIGH, N.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS) conducted a maintenance engagement with Moldavan soldier mechanics on the fundamentals of Humvee maintenance and troubleshooting with minimal technology on May 14-18.

May 21, 2018

Law enforcement sacrifices remembered

TRACY, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin on Chrisman Road hosted a ceremony Wednesday to mark Peace Officers Memorial Day. The DLA police force, led by Chief Khalid Ali and depot commander Col. Andre Harrell, invited members of the Tracy Police Department, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies to participate in the service.