DLA News Archive

Oct. 16, 2018

Agency software consolidation, cloud migration save costs, boost warfighter support

The effort to update, consolidate and standardize software across the Defense Logistics Agency, known as “application rationalization,” is helping the agency improve cybersecurity, lower costs and streamline its operating environments.

Oct. 16, 2018

Puget Sound increases contracting awards nearly 50 percent, awarding small businesses millions

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment achieved a 43 percent increase in contracting actions this year. The contracting division executed more than $103 million in contract awards during fiscal year 2018 in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, an increase of nearly 50 percent over FY17.

Oct. 15, 2018

Coolest job in the Air Force, in a manner of speaking

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — Oxygen begins to boil at -297 degrees Fahrenheit and will freeze at around -361 degrees Fahrenheit — in between these two temperatures you have oxygen in liquid form. Handling liquid oxygen, also known as LOX, can be very dangerous and is done on a daily basis by the crew chiefs at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Oct. 15, 2018

Navy birthday celebration unites leaders, shipmates

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant organizations celebrated the Navy's 243rd birthday Oct. 11.

Oct. 15, 2018

DLA Distribution ready for the 2018 Flu Season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Flu season is upon us and DLA Distribution is ready for it. It is the most predominant yearly obligation for the Shelf Life Special Commodities team here, with the season typically beginning in June.

Oct. 15, 2018

The Barn opens its doors once again

Richmond, Va. — After two years of renovations, the DSCR Community Center — also known as “The Barn” — is open and ready to welcome visitors once again. The 80-year-old structure at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, has hosted many recreational and professional functions including conferences, private and government ceremonies, and summer community programs.

Oct. 12, 2018

Fairchild Airman finds error in ICODES, increasing mission efficiency

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Fairchild Air Force Base website — Staff Sgt. Daniel Clanton, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Air Transportation Operations supervisor, discovered that the “palletized cargo measuring algorithm” within ICODES, which measures the ability for cargo to be loaded onto an aircraft, was incorrect.

Oct. 12, 2018

14th annual Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum

Strengthening NATO relationships and laying the groundwork for new fuel agreements, 13 countries and 64 participants gathered for the 14th annual Fuel Exchange Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 25-27. Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa has hosted the annual meeting since 2007.

Oct. 12, 2018

Liehr named DLA Employee of Quarter

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Jeremy Liehr, a materials examiner and identifier for the DLA Disposition Services at Lewis site, was recently named one of three Defense Logistics Agency Employees of the Quarter.

Oct. 12, 2018

Visit to site of key World War I victory prompts reflection, appreciation

Nov. 11, 2018, marks not only Veterans Day but also the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Members of the DLA Europe and Africa Enterprise team recently visited the sites of the St. Mihiel Offensive — a key moment in the history of Europe and of the U.S. Army.