DLA News Archive

June 5, 2018

Hawaii Sailor recognized for outstanding volunteer service

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A Defense Logistics Agency Sailor assigned to Land and Maritime’s Pearl Harbor detachment has received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for her volunteer service from February 2013 through April 2018.

June 5, 2018

Army researching high-performance lightweight helmet

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — Researchers in Massachusetts are developing technology that may one day soon yield a lightweight combat helmet that provides more protection than anything ever fielded.

June 5, 2018

Wennblom takes command at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama

ANNISTON, Ala. — U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Martin E. Wennblom assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, in a June 5th ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution Commanding General, Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

June 5, 2018

2018 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced

The Defense Logistics Agency will induct five new honorees into its Hall of Fame this summer, representing the highest level of achievement across an array of DLA locations and leadership roles.

June 4, 2018

DLA Energy Aerospace Energy visits Matheson, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace Energy supports more than 200 United States Air Force and Navy customers with their aviator’s breathing oxygen and liquid nitrogen requirements. In April, members of the Customer Operations and Supplier Operations divisions visited the Matheson Air Separation Unit facility and Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to see firsthand how they support the warfighter.

June 4, 2018

Move in dates for DLA Aviation Operations Center right around the corner

Richmond, Va. — Close to three years after construction began on Phase I of the new 252,000 square-foot, five-story glass and brick Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center, tentative move in dates have been set.

June 4, 2018

Lindley receives DMSM for achievements as commander, DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama

ANNISTON, Ala. — Army Lt. Col. Michael L. Lindley has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama.

June 1, 2018

Agency employees at Iwakuni aid transition to improved medical care

MCAS Iwakuni, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency personnel at Iwakuni, Japan, recently watched the fruits of their labor as the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Branch Health Clinic opened a new facility.

June 1, 2018

Corps to award sole source orders for cold weather boots and socks

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — Marines will stay warm during ambient cold weather operations with new boots and socks. Marine Corps Systems Command intends to award sole source purchase orders for two types of Intense Cold Weather Boots and Intense Cold Weather Socks to improve Marines’ performance in cold weather environments. A total of 2,000 boots and 50,000 pairs of socks will be delivered from four vendors by Sept. 28.

June 1, 2018

Fuel laboratory training readies soldiers for exercise

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe & Africa team provided fuel quality refresher training to three Army petroleum laboratory specialists in preparation for the multinational exercise Saber Strike 2018.