DLA News Archive

April 26, 2018

Air Force aims to save $2B, improve lethality with new acquisition approach

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center website — A new acquisition program has the potential to help the Air Force save $2 billion and make it a more lethal fighting force, Air Force acquisition leaders believe

April 26, 2018

Barstow’s Lundin reaches major career milestone: 45 years of federal service

BARSTOW, Calif. — Carolyn “Kay” Lundin has reached a major career milestone: 45 years of federal service at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California.

April 25, 2018

Need it fast? Marines can print it

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — In the last few years, the Marine Corps has increased its exploration of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to quickly replace parts for weapons, vehicles and equipment. Most recently, Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and the AM Team at Marine Corps Systems Command came up with a solution to print out same-day snowshoe clips.

April 25, 2018

Brig. Gen. Chapin bids farewell at all-hands

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After nearly two years in command, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin held his final all hands in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium, April 24.

April 25, 2018

Ron Sprout, DLA Distribution employee from 1977-2013

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Distribution Susquehanna is celebrating a 100th Anniversary this year. To commemorate the event, DLA interviewed several former employees from the installation, including Ron Sprout, who worked in the rail yard and motor pool before retiring.

April 25, 2018

Employee Spotlight: Amber Kramer

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.

April 25, 2018

Troop Support leaders, Pennsylvania Adjutant General of discuss warfighter focus

PHILADELPHIA — The 53rd Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard and his senior enlisted advisor visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support April 16. Air Force Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Buchanan III received an overview of Troop Support operations and shared thoughts on agency coordination for disaster response and veteran outreach.

April 25, 2018

Defense Supply Center Columbus to celebrate 100 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus will host a ceremony and historic presentation on the installation’s centennial anniversary to celebrate 100 years of logistics and Warfighter support.

April 24, 2018

Service members reflect on their DLA deployment

PHILADELPHIA — Deployments for military and civilian employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are opportunities to develop a greater appreciation of the role the agency has in supporting overseas operations. Two Troop Support service members deployed as members of the DLA Support Team in Kuwait from May to November last year.

April 24, 2018

DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor Sailor reenlists aboard historic battleship

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class (Surface Warfare) Alvaro Gonzalez reenlisted April 2 during a ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in front of the imposing third turret. His family and friends were present to share the experience with him.