DLA News Archive

Nov. 18, 2019

Excess ARNORTH computer equipment provides educational opportunities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base San Antonio website — In the early morning hours of Nov. 15, U.S. Army North personnel at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston quietly loaded 100 excess laptops and peripherals into a rental trailer, which departed the area headed east. Its final destination was Wilkinson County High School in Woodville, Mississippi, thanks to the Department of Defense’s Computers for Learning program.

Nov. 18, 2019

Four legends join DLA Energy Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Kay Bushman, Lawrence Ervin, retired Army Col. Gregory Gibbons and Kathy Williams joined the list of distinguished Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame inductees in a ceremony at McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 13.

Nov. 18, 2019

Finance employee praised for ingenuity

Battle Creek, Michigan — A systems accountant for business analysis and integration with DLA Finance at DLA Disposition Services, was recently honored with a “Ya Done Good” award for solutions affecting financial procedures and systemic concerns.

Nov. 18, 2019

Marine Corps turns 244

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus commemorated the U.S. Marine Corps’ 244th birthday Nov. 13 in a “Tun Tavern”-style celebration at the installation’s Bunker reception hall hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

Nov. 18, 2019

DLA to host holiday-themed events at McNamara Headquarters Complex

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA helps kick off the holiday season with several events including the annual door decorating contest, open house and tree lighting ceremony.

Nov. 15, 2019

DLA Indo-Pacific: Team First … One Team … One DLA

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii — As DLA Indo-Pacific hits the three-year mark since command and control was implemented, we have learned that combined DLA equities supporting one geographic combatant command requires a “Team First … One Team … One DLA, said Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific.

Nov. 15, 2019

Logistics Information Services provides mission overview

BATTLE CREEK, MI — Logistics Information Services provided an educational mission overview to DLA Disposition Services associates and other federal employees Nov 14 at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Nov. 15, 2019

Keeping up with the conditions: 726th EABS Vehicle Maintenance

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Whether it is a tanker truck fueling aircraft or a forklift transporting cargo, vehicles are a key component to any Air Force mission. In East Africa, harsh weather conditions, rugged terrain and consistent use takes a toll on these vehicles, and when issues arise, it is time to call the mechanics.

Nov. 15, 2019

Business Support Directorate continued their quest to find the best local pizzeria

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — On the evening of November 14, 2019, members of the Business Support Directorate continued their quest to find the best local pizzeria with another successful Evening Out.

Nov. 15, 2019

DSCR recycling efforts highlighted on America Recycles Day Nov. 15

Richmond, Va. — Each Nov. 15 we celebrate “America Recycles Day.” Most folks think that recycling was a product of the late 1960s, but the initiative to protect the environment got its start long before that.