DLA News Archive

Feb. 28, 2019

Inside Acquisition: How the Marine Corps plans to double the MTVR’s lifespan

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — Since the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement entered service in 2001, it has been the primary tactical wheeled logistics vehicle used to deliver personnel and supplies to forward-deployed units. Its multiple variants enable the workhorse to not only carry fuel, food and supplies, but to also serve as the primary vehicle for towing systems.

Feb. 28, 2019

Logisticians celebrate Navy Supply Corps birthday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy logisticians of DLA Land and Maritime gathered together Feb. 22 to celebrate the Navy Supply Corps’ 224th birthday.

Feb. 28, 2019

Evacuation Day Logistics

Logistics support plays a key role in the successful evacuation and re-entry of New York City during the American Revolution.

Feb. 27, 2019

Aging technology that never fails

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis website — Throughout the Civil War leading up to the Korean War, the U.S. Army relied heavily on the success of railroad operations, and that still rings true today at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Feb. 27, 2019

Driving Warfighter Support

As part of his immersion as the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander, Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis Fuels Management Flight Jan. 23.

Feb. 27, 2019

Child Development Centers: Providing quality care for children of employees

Child Development Centers at five DLA facilities provide quality care for employees’ children.

Feb. 27, 2019

Distribution’s Sims presented with commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Organizational Management’s, Bradford Sims was selected by leadership to receive a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 1.

Feb. 27, 2019

DLA transforms print services to save agency, warfighter dollars

Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations is one step closer to changing the way Document Services meets customers’ printing needs.

Feb. 26, 2019

Campaign raises $1.1 million for charity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hit a significant milestone this month. With the conclusion of the latest Combined Federal Campaign season Feb. 22, campaign coordinators reported employee donations totaling $1.1 million over the last six years.

Feb. 26, 2019

AMOC gives Marines 24/7 additive manufacturing assistance

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — Marines now have a way to get help with advanced manufacturing issues any time, day or night. In a MARADMIN released by Headquarters Marine Corps in January, the Corps established the Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell at Marine Corps Systems Command to serve as a 24/7 help desk for Marines who need assistance with 3D printing, and other sustainment and manufacturing solutions.