DLA News Archive

Dec. 13, 2018

Tree lighting ceremony kicks off DSCR holiday season

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry hosted the annual tree lighting ceremony in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 4.

Dec. 13, 2018

2018 - What a Year!

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Whether locally in the Metro Columbus area or at one of our detachments, DLA Land and Maritime believes in connecting with the community and making a positive impact. This is achieved with our business practices as well as through our people – the heart of our organization.

Dec. 13, 2018

DLA Troop Support commander holds year-end town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly held his final town hall of the year, Dec. 11, 2018 in Philadelphia.

Dec. 13, 2018

San Diego’s military liaison officer promoted to Lieutenant Commander

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — On Nov. 2, DLA Distribution San Diego, California’s, commander Navy Capt. Jerome R. White administered the oath that promoted Navy Lt. Araceli Galvan, San Diego’s military liaison officer to Lt. Cmdr. during a ceremony held at the Naval Base San Diego Chapel.

Dec. 13, 2018

Information Operations uses variety of problem-solving tools

DLA Information Operations uses a variety of tools — human-centered design, agile development and continuous process improvement — to solve problems or tackle new projects. These tools share common features but differ in audience, methods, and outcomes.

Dec. 12, 2018

DLA, services, clothing and textiles vendors ‘synchronize’ warfighter support

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey — Synchronizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s warfighter support with industry and military service partners ensures readiness and lethality for future operations, DLA Troop Support’s commander said during a planning brief Nov. 28 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Dec. 12, 2018

How the Air Force got smarter about its aviation fuel use in 2018

PENTAGON, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Installations, Environment and Energy website — Did you know the Air Force is the largest consumer of fuel in the Department of Defense? This may not surprise you, if say, you’ve ever watched a sortie of F-35s complete an aerial refueling, or witnessed a C-5 lift (seemingly) effortlessly into the sky.

Dec. 12, 2018

2018 Command Open House Holiday Photos

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pictures from the 2018 DLA Land and Maritime Open House holiday event in the Command Suite are now available.

Dec. 11, 2018

The season of giving: Troop Support employees donate gifts, supplies to local school during annual holiday party

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support employees donated presents and school supplies to kindergarten and first grade students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School during its annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 6.

Dec. 11, 2018

Army major promoted to lieutenant colonel by his former commander

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry officiated the promotion ceremony of Army Maj. Alex Shimabukuro at Fort Lee, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2018.