DLA News Archive

June 14, 2018

Marines innovating expeditionary fuel additization

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Although there are more than 600 U.S. Defense Fuel Support Points located around the world, sourcing military specification fuel in an expeditionary environment on short notice or in small quantities sometimes proves challenging. To help find a solution, the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office partnered with DLA Energy to test a commercial-off-the-shelf injection capability at DFSP Charleston.

June 14, 2018

Jones takes the helm at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones formally took over as DLA Distribution commanding officer during a June 12 Change of Command ceremony, when he accepted the organization’s colors from DLA director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams.

June 14, 2018

DLA Troop Support celebrates Army birthday

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support celebrated the Army's 243rd birthday in Philadelphia and helped soldiers around the world celebrate.

June 13, 2018

Former DLA Troop Support commander takes charge of 8th TSC in Hawaii

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, Troop Support commander from July 2015 to July 2017, took charge of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command June 7.

June 12, 2018

Logistics On Location: Supporting Vandenberg AFB

Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, is headquarters to the 30th Space Wing which manages Department of Defense space and missile missions as well as intercontinental ballistic missile operations. The team at Vandenberg relies on Defense Logistics Agency Energy to provide them with the type of fuel they need to accomplish their warfighter and aerospace missions.

June 11, 2018

Outgoing Distribution commanding general recognized for expanding network, humanitarian efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his numerous accomplishments while serving as commanding general of DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa.

June 11, 2018

Hawaii National Guard engineers build shelters for evacuees

PAHOA, Hawai — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — Since June 7, engineers of the Hawaii Army National Guard have been constructing a community of emergency "micro-shelter" housing units in Pahoa, Hawaii, for residents displaced by the ongoing Kilauea eruption.

June 11, 2018

Troop Support NCO retires with 23 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — “Without retirement ceremonies, there can be no enlistment ceremonies,” said Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy Pringle. “Today, I have just made room for a newer, stronger, better version of me to take my place,” Pringle said, as he was honored for his 23-year Army career June 1.

June 11, 2018

A ‘simple fix’ will save the Air Force a lot of money

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — In early May, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Tech. Sgt. Chance Cole, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight line expediter, came up with an idea – and it’s going to save the Air Force a lot of money.

June 11, 2018

Construction Begins on DSCR’s New East Gate

Richmond, Va. — In an effort to comply with current anti-terrorism standards, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond is embarking on a $6 million project to replace the East Gate. The new gate will be located near the former housing area adjacent to Jefferson Davis Highway on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The work began this month and is expected to be completed by August 2019.