DLA News Archive

May 30, 2019

DLA Energy, French commanders build partnership

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller met with his French counterpart to discuss ongoing and upcoming fuel support and ways to continue to build their partnership May 15-16.

May 30, 2019

Safety officials share tips for outdoor fun

Summer weather is here and with it comes the desire to spend hours outside. For hundreds of people, though, summer festivities will end badly because they failed to take proper safety precautions.

May 30, 2019

Low-key elk transfer brings high expectations of success

Richmond, Va. — Nearly 20 years ago, male and female elk from the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s herd took on the honorable task of helping repopulate captive herds throughout the Commonwealth. “Historically, our elk helped populate the elk displays at various Virginia wildlife parks,” said Jimmy Parrish, chief, Environmental Management Division, DLA Installation Management Richmond.

May 29, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Commander discusses military commitment at Columbus Armed Forces Day Luncheon

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John Palmer provided guest remarks during the Columbus Armed Forces Day Luncheon hosted by Military Veterans Educational Foundation May 17. The event was held at the Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center.

May 29, 2019

AUSA LANPAC attendees learn about operational contracting support from DLA

Attendees of the 2019 Association of the United States Army’s LANPAC Symposium and Exposition, held in Honolulu May 21-23, learned about operational contracting support from the Defense Logistics Agency.

May 29, 2019

Land and Maritime team members visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A large group of team members from DLA Land and Maritime, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Eastern Distribution Center May 23.For nearly everyone in the group, it was the first time visiting DDSP. As they walked through the largest defense distribution warehouse, many were impressed with the size and

May 29, 2019

8 LRS Master Sergeant receives top DLA award

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Kunsan Air Base website — The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Master Sgt. Renaldo Renee, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron maintenance support section chief, as one of the 10 Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year.

May 28, 2019

Land and Maritime Commander hosts installation management director; discussions center on security enhancements

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John Palmer, hosted Gordon Hackett, director of Installation Management during a two day site visit to the Defense Supply Center Columbus May 21-22.

May 28, 2019

Media Advisory: Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to induct four into 2019 Hall of Fame class

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Hall of Fame, was established in 2005 to honor and preserve the memory of past associates for their exceptional leadership, service, dedication to duty and contributions in supporting the DLA mission.

May 28, 2019

EMS Week heats up with a chili cook-off

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services and Police Department held the fourth annual chili cook-off at DSCC Fire Station May 24. The chili cook-off was first initiated in 2016 as a means to celebrate Police Week and Emergency Medical Services Week.