DLA News Archive

March 27, 2019

Keesler AFB gets big energy boost

Defense Logistics Agency Energy is keeping Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, running stronger with two new contract awards – a 50-year Utilities Privatization Contract and a 22-year financed term Energy Savings Performance Contract.

March 26, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Enrique Moreno

RICHMOND, Va. — Name: Enrique MorenoOrganization: DLA Aviation - OgdenYears of Service: TwoWhat is your job title, and what do you do, specifically? Material support technician. I monitor reports and listings for re-warehousing actions, provide input to distribution process worker expeditors for warehousing and storage actions and work with material support

March 26, 2019

With the clock ticking, teamwork gets a ship underway

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Lt., SC, Willard Trefren with Defense Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania was one of many that got a desperate call for help; get us this part fast or the USS James E. Williams will not be underway in time.“It was a high priority requisition form,” said Trefren. “Essentially there are some things that a ship has to have up and running or

March 25, 2019

DLA Joint Reserve Force leaders focus on integration during Annual Leadership Review

More than 90 DLA Joint Reserve Force members gathered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, for the Annual Leadership Review March 15-17.

March 25, 2019

Guard members respond to Midwest's historic flooding

ARLINGTON, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — More than 340 National Guard members are responding to flooding affecting thousands throughout Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and other Midwest states.

March 25, 2019

Demand of textile items could rise, DLA director tells industry officials

In support of Department of Defense priorities to restore military readiness and strengthen partnerships, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams addressed about 100 textile industry executives at the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Textile Organizations in Washington, D.C., March 19.

March 25, 2019

DLA raises donations, number of participants in 2018 CFC

The Defense Logistics Agency won the Summit Award for raising its 2018 Combined Federal Campaign donations in the National Capital Area by 3 percent and the Participation Achievement Award for increasing the number of participants by 2 percent.

March 25, 2019

DLA Installation Support for Distribution’s Mellon presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Glenn Mellon, an equipment specialist for DLA Installation Support for Distribution – Engineering & Equipment Division, received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

March 22, 2019

Small Business team recognized at commander’s town hall

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs was recognized March 18 during a town hall at the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Operations Center Auditorium. The office received DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams’ Strategic Goals Award for their efforts in helping the Agency to exceed its small business goals for Fiscal Year 2018.

March 22, 2019

People, culture key themes at Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Culture, innovation and personnel performance were amongst key topics during Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s quarterly town hall March 21.