DLA News Archive

March 7, 2019

Warehouse Management System of the future!

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s new Warehouse Management System will simplify storage and distribution processes to better align with industry standards, creating a single warehousing system for all of DLA. The new system will not only take DLA Distribution into the 21st century, but the anticipated cost savings are over 20 million. According to Paul Abel, DLA

March 7, 2019

58 to graduate mentoring program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime announced 58 are slated to graduate the organization’s Level II Mentoring Program, a nine month course of study geared toward federal employees at the mid-career level.

March 6, 2019

Leveraging Theater Assets for Long Term Sustainability

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — For the Army's only forward stationed Patriot Missile System Maintenance Company in Japan, the Soldiers of Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1-1 ADA), has had to take a holistic look at sustainment not only in Japan but also throughout the US Indo-Pacific Theater to support the warfighters.

March 6, 2019

DLA assistant fire chief retires

Richmond, Va — Robert Cross, assistant fire chief, Security and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired after 32 years

March 6, 2019

A conversation with Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller

The commander of Defense Logistics Agency Energy shares highlights and expectations for the coming year.

March 6, 2019

Boosting the future video debuts

From satellites to fighter jets, from aerostats to Mars rockets, DLA Aerospace Energy provides the fuel for extreme operating environments, whether in space or in the air. A new video highlights this mission and features two compelling testimonies from customers at the DHS and Dover Air Force Base.

March 6, 2019

DLA’s Whole of Government Division continues to refine its support to federal agencies responding to natural disasters.

DLA’s Whole of Government Division continues to refine its support to federal agencies responding to natural disasters.

March 6, 2019

Modernization in motion! Modernization is the key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of DOD Reform

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s holistic modernization strategy leverages our people, processes, automation and technology to drive increased productivity and greater efficiencies across the entire Distribution network. Modernization is key to keeping Distribution competitive and relevant in the new world of Department of Defense reform. DLA Distribution

March 5, 2019

Chesterfield Tech Center students visit Defense Supply Center Richmond

Richmond, Va — High school students from the Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, Hull Street, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27 for an inside look at careers in logistics management.

March 5, 2019

DSCC certified as a Tree City USA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC was certified as a Tree City USA Feb. 19. The Tree City USA program is a program sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and state forestry that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their urban forest.