DLA News Archive

Feb. 26, 2019

DLA Troop Support expedites urgent order for armored bulldozers

Contract specialists at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are meeting a Foreign Military Sales customers’ urgent need for 16 armored bulldozers in four months rather than the year it would normally take.

Feb. 25, 2019

DLA delivers produce to Egyptian port, expands support in Red Sea

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — “The delivery is more than a truck of fresh fruit and vegetables,” said Army Lt. Col. Sherdrick Rankin, DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa commander. “This effort brings a new capability to the Navy in the (U.S. Central Command) area of operations and expands support in the strategic waters of the Red Sea.”

Feb. 25, 2019

Distribution’s Shluharchuk presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Current Operations employee Viktor Shluharchuk was selected to receive a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

Feb. 23, 2019

Combat metals: 'The Modern Day Blacksmiths'

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — When some incidents occur, there’s a small group of Airmen who are called upon to do patchwork to get the aircraft back to base, and to fix the damage as quickly as possible to mitigate ground time for the aircraft. These Airmen and what they do is not completely well known. But, their impact on the flying mission is felt across the maintenance world.

Feb. 22, 2019

Small Business team receives strategic goals award

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams presented the Strategic Goals Award – Strong Partnerships for the final quarter of fiscal 2018 to the Enterprise Small Business Team, including DLA Land and Maritime’s Office of Small Business Programs, for their efforts in exceeding the agency’s goals over the fiscal year.

Feb. 22, 2019

Distribution’s Shipman receives commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Capt. James Shipman, strategic and contingency planner in DLA Distribution’s Future Plans directorate received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

Feb. 21, 2019

An American, French partnership

Two French fuel officers spent a week with Defense Logistics Agency Energy leaders to discuss experiences and strategic initiatives in support of Warfighter fuel Feb. 11-15.

Feb. 21, 2019

Strategic goals award winners, employees of the quarter announced

Winners of the DLA Strategic Goals Award and DLA Employees of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 have been announced.

Feb. 21, 2019

Distribution’s Future Plans director honored with Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In honor of a decade of outstanding service, DLA Distribution’s Scott Rosbaugh received the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service, the second highest civilian award in DOD.

Feb. 20, 2019

Wash. National Guard makes wildfire preparedness a priority

CAMP MURRAY, Wash — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — It's quickly becoming a summer tradition for the Washington National Guard and not the right kind. Since 2014 more than 4,500 Guardsmen have been called from their homes and civilian jobs to respond to one of our state's biggest threats, blazing wildfires that threaten lives and property across our state.