DLA News Archive

Oct. 29, 2019

Risk management, internal controls top DLA’s fiscal 2020 audit agenda

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A new organizational structure and stronger focus on enterprise risk management and internal controls are expected to guide the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 audit efforts. 

Oct. 29, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk celebrates employees with special luncheon

NORFOLK, Va. — DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia's employee appreciation luncheon brings everyone together, builds morale and fosters esprit de corps.

Oct. 29, 2019

Agency partners collaborate to clear building

Fort Benning, Georgia — Before soldiers at Fort Benning, Georgia, could demolish a building once used by one part of the Defense Logistics Agency, another of its components offered its help to clear the building.

Oct. 28, 2019

Harvesting the power of the sun aboard MCLB Barstow

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow website — Another solar farm has opened to add to the arsenal of renewable energy generators aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California.

Oct. 28, 2019

Senior Leader Summit concludes, recognizing excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Senior Leader Summit came to a close October 25 after a week of discussions focusing on how to improve the customer experience for the warfighter. The summit covered all aspects of the DLA Disposition Services business, with the goal of improving safety and agency culture while saving the taxpayers money.

Oct. 28, 2019

PaCE program grads represent the next generation of DLA leaders

Richmond, Va. — More than 40 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employees who were students in the Pathways to Career Excellence program were recognized Oct. 23 during a graduation held in their honor at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 28, 2019

Subsistence supports USS Indianapolis ahead of commissioning ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — When the USS Indianapolis commissioned Oct. 26 in Indiana, it was a first for the United States Navy and posed a unique challenge for the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain.

Oct. 28, 2019

DLA director lauds agency success, sets future goals

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams highlighted stellar agency achievements in warfighter support and informed the workforce about impending changes and future goals during an Oct. 21 Global Town Hall.

Oct. 28, 2019

We are all safety officers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Summit brings safety officials together to share ideas for reducing material handling equipment mishaps in the workplace.

Oct. 28, 2019

Sasebo team expedites critical parts delivery to USS Lake Erie

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, Site Sasebo logistics support team delivers needed critical parts