DLA News Archive

Jan. 31, 2019

DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Executive Officer retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s executive officer, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Rex B. Burman, is retiring after 20 years of military service.    During his retirement ceremony held here Jan. 9, Burman was presented the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, his retirement certificate, and the coveted DDSP Pallet award, recognizing

Jan. 30, 2019

Distribution team wins DLA Acquisition Excellence Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations team received the DLA Acquisition Excellence award during the agency’s 51st annual employee recognition ceremony held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 13.   The team was recognized for its accomplishments in contracting for an emerging DLA requirement to

Jan. 30, 2019

Aviation senior leaders discuss survey results with Denison expert, develop action plans

Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s new culture champion, Cynthia Stinchcomb, hosted two days of collaboration between DLA Aviation senior leaders and Jay Richards, a founding member and senior consultant with Denison Consulting, Jan. 10 - 11 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Jan. 30, 2019

African-American leaders made history at DLA predecessor agency

As DLA prepares to observe Black History Month, it’s a fitting time to learn about African-American leaders who made history at the agency in its early years.

Jan. 29, 2019

Medical discusses pharmaceutical support with Defense Health Agency team

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain hosted a pharmacy operations team from the Defense Health Agency Jan. 24 to learn about pharmaceutical programs, capabilities and collaborative initiatives.

Jan. 29, 2019

Beneath the Skies: Logistics Readiness

Southwest Asia — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing website — The 332 ELRS is at the center of moving people and cargo. In addition to personnel and aircraft parts, they transport ammunition or other hazardous material, office equipment, different fuels, fitness equipment, and even vehicles. The system and mission readiness rely on everybody doing their job, on time and on point, to be successful.

Jan. 29, 2019

Fitness tips for the New Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the New Year, many people focus on fitness based resolutions. Here are some tips to help ensure the resolutions stick.

Jan. 29, 2019

Town Hall opens lines of communications

Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees packed the Fort Belvoir McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium to hear the Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller speak at a town hall Jan. 22.

Jan. 29, 2019

Complex geometry

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command website — Additive manufacturing shines with promise. The discipline, also known as 3D printing, holds the promise of being the most powerful, efficient and versatile method of manufacturing, enabling a whole new world of products—complex shapes, compound geometries and compound materials that no designer could envision without it.

Jan. 29, 2019

Bringing innovation to fruition: Marines 3D print 1st reinforced concrete bridge in western hemisphere

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — Marines from the 1st Marine Logistics Group at Camp Pendleton, California, transformed their motto—“Victory through Logistics”—to action when they successfully 3D printed a concrete bridge in December, with the help of the Marine Corps Systems Command Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell and the Army Corps of Engineers.