DLA News Archive

April 18, 2019

Hellenic Air Force visits six-year partner, DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND,Pa. — DLA Distribution hosted a Hellenic Air Force transportation meeting in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, the week of April 8.“I wanted to welcome you all here,” said Joe Faris, business development director, DLA Distribution. “This partnership with Greece started in the fall of 2013 and it’s been a great working relationship for the past five

April 18, 2019

Stepping out of your comfort zone

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Have you ever talked yourself out of pursuing a dream? Do you have difficulties controlling your negative, sabotaging or internal thoughts? Is this preventing you from being the best version of yourself? If you’ve answered “yes” to a few of these, you’re certainly not alone. These reactions are caused primarily from a fear of one thing: stepping out of your comfort zone.

April 18, 2019

Jump out of that airplane!

COLUMBUS, Ohio — …also known as stepping out of your comfort zone. The comfort zone is a self-imposed boundary. Do you know what is your comfort zone?

April 17, 2019

Teamwork recharges disposal process

Thumrait Air Base, Oman — After more than a year, lead acid batteries used to support U.S. operations in Oman are being disposed of again thanks to new capabilities there and teamwork between two of the Defense Logistics Agency’s major subordinate commands.

April 17, 2019

DLA Strategic Plan amended, available online

The Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Plan has been amended to include the addition of three objectives under the Warfighter Support line of effort and one under Always Accountable, as well as two new categories: Cross-Cutting Efforts and Critical Capabilities.

April 17, 2019

Earth Day comes to life for children at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Earth Day approaches, youth at MWR Child Development Center learn about reuse, reduce and recycle. The discussion focused on landfills and why it’s important to reduce the amount of refuse generated.

April 17, 2019

Distribution’s Glos presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Future Plan’s Cassie Glos received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event Feb. 26.

April 17, 2019

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, celebrated 20 years of dedicated service to the Warfighter with a series of events held April 5, including an official anniversary ceremony with remarks by guest speaker Mr. Yoshinori Wada, chief of the Yokosuka Defense Office for the Japanese Ministry of Defense. Navy Cmdr. Allen Rivera, Commander, DDYJ also spoke

April 16, 2019

Sustainers Resupply Units using Aerial Delivery during Lightning Strike

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Trucks aren't the only way sustainers deliver supplies. A Free Drop technique supported four companies of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team during Operation Lightning Strike field exercise.

April 16, 2019

Eliminating sexual harassment, assault a key goal director says at 5K run

Headquarters McNamara Complex employees gathered on one of the first warm afternoons of spring 2019 for a 5K run held to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.