DLA News Archive

July 25, 2018

DLA Reservists go to Poland for Saber Strike 18

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — Thirty one Defense Logistics Agency Reserve Sailors from Distribution Depot Norfolk, Va. and Distribution Depot Susquehanna, Pa. were sent to Poland May 3- June 21 to support and participate in Saber Strike 18.

July 25, 2018

Today, he's Levi Hayden, tomorrow's next champion

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Levi Hayden, 6-year-old grandson of DLA Land and Maritime's Dan and Esther Hayden, participated in a National Drive, Chip and Putt Competition qualifier on June 21, 2018.

July 25, 2018

U.S. Marines and Army conduct fuel experiment during RIMPAC

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — During the 2018 Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii, the Marine Corps continued to test their Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability - a lightweight, portable fuel additive injector that can convert commercial grade jet fuel in to military specification fuel in a expeditionary environment. Defense Logistics Agency Energy provided fuel and training to support the exercise.

July 25, 2018

DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City commander promoted to colonel

Oklahoma City — A Tinker Air Force Base commander moved up in the ranks at a ceremony held July 11 in the Tinker Club. Lt. Col. James Malec, commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma, was promoted to colonel and recognized for his accomplishments.

July 25, 2018

DLA’s Information Operations CIO hosts town hall at DLA Distribution headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency’s Kathy Cutler, DLA Information Operations director, and chief information officer hosted an “Ask the CIO” Town Hall July 10 in the Gainey Auditorium at the DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 25, 2018

Larry Glasco: Customer relationship pioneer

Understand the customer’s needs in advance, then make sure the agency is positioned to support them. This sentiment is at the core of Larry Glasco’s work and is the driving force behind his place in the Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

July 24, 2018

VA benefits team talks to Medical vets at DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — A VA benefits team was invited by the Medical culture improvement team to talk with the supply chain’s veterans.

July 24, 2018

Center Restaurant hosts soft opening, feeds the masses

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office hosted a soft opening of the new Center Restaurant July 23.

July 24, 2018

Mentoring offers contracting officers networking

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Contracting and acquisition professionals attended a mentoring program kick-off ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 11.

July 24, 2018

2018 Summerfest to feature Golden Knights, Dance Spectacular Productions among entertainment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On August 15, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna will host its annual Centennial Summerfest and Organization Day celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.