DLA News Archive

Jan. 23, 2019

A dramatization of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. highlights NSA-Philadelphia annual birthday observance

PHILADELPHIA — Employees from across Naval Support Activity Philadelphia filed into the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support auditorium to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the annual birthday observance program held Jan. 23 in Philadelphia.

Jan. 23, 2019

Strategic, joint fuel planning

Operational fuel requirements and strategic planning were the priorities of the 18th annual Joint Petroleum Seminar held in the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 14-16.

Jan. 23, 2019

Counseling, legal, financial services available free of charge via EAP

Confidential counseling, financial services, legal services and more: Employees of the Defense Logistics Agency have all the services available free of charge through the federal Employee Assistance Program.

Jan. 22, 2019

EMS works behind the scenes to get aircraft from the shop to the sky

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Luke Air Force Base website — The roar of fighter jets zooming by is a familiar sound on Luke. They fill the sky with spectacles of weaving, winding and intricate maneuvers. This breathtaking display can make it easy to forget about all the Airmen and hours that went into the aircraft maintenance which enabled it to fly.

Jan. 22, 2019

Stepping toward energy resilience

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — The construction of a new ground-mounted solar array is part of the answer at Hill AFB, as the base works to improve the resilience of the power supplies to itself and reduce its reliance on energy sources outside the fence line.

Jan. 22, 2019

Delta IV Heavy NROL-71 successfully launched

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California — Team Vandenberg supported the successful launch of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload from Space Launch Complex-6, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 11:10 am PST.

Jan. 22, 2019

A Conversation with Army Brig. Gen. Mark T. Simerly

DLA Troop Support’s commander discusses the agency’s increasing global mission supporting the military services and other federal agencies.

Jan. 22, 2019

San Joaquin Marketing and Media Support Team wins DLA Enterprise Safety Excellence award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California’s Marketing and Media Support Team was honored with the DLA Enterprise Safety Excellence award during the agency’s 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13 held at fort Belvoir, Virginia.   Since the San Joaquin installation began its Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary

Jan. 18, 2019

DLA Energy officer selected for LRO award

She attributed her award to her peers, coworkers and employees for teaching her what she knows about Defense Logistics Agency Energy.

Jan. 18, 2019

DSCC honors King by remembering his dream

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC associates gathered to remember the past, celebrate the victories and were reminded to carry on the actions for the future during the Jan. 16 program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “It’s inspiring that we reflect earnestly on the ideals of diversity, tolerance and equality that he lived his life by,” said Ketchum as she introduced the keynote speaker, Chenelle Jones, Franklin University’s lead faculty for the Criminal Justice Administration.