DLA News Archive

Aug. 23, 2019

Commander visits Navy customers and DLA Aviation-Cherry Point employees

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander traveled south Aug. 13-14 to visit with Navy customers on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and with DLA Aviation-Cherry Point employees.

Aug. 22, 2019

2019 a busy year for Hill’s 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — The year is just halfway over and, according to Mark Dylla, the operations manager for the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, the squadron has had its busiest year since 9/11.

Aug. 22, 2019

New commander visits petroleum lab

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa Commander Army Lt. Col. Donna Welch visited the DLA Energy Petroleum Laboratory at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Germany July 12, as part of her command familiarization.

Aug. 22, 2019

Women’s Equality Day panelists share experiences as police officers, firefighters

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant organizations hosted four public service officials who shared unique perspectives during the Women’s Equality Day observance, August 21.

Aug. 22, 2019

Troop Support improves analysis, decision making through project management

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support recently emphasized a focus on project management to enable better data-driven decision making and analysis. The Continuous Process Improvement office is leading the charge in support of PM training with classroom sessions to improve the workforce's PM skills and provide tools intended to help employees and leaders.

Aug. 21, 2019

Employee Spotlight: Arlene Davidson

RICHMOND, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Aug. 21, 2019

AMC C-130 rainbow fitting inspections complete

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Mobility Command website — In less than two weeks, all 113 Total Force C-130 Hercules aircraft have been inspected and 112 cleared to return to worldwide operational duty, following a temporary removal from service Aug. 7 designed to address atypical cracks found on an aircraft.

Aug. 21, 2019

DLA’s first data scientist to help solve problems by blending traditional research methods, new technology 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — As DLA's first data scientist, Jesse Rowlands expects to use his knowledge in mathematics, statistics, computing and database management to help the agency solve problems like demand planning.

Aug. 21, 2019

Susquehanna installation hosts 2019 SummerFest and Organization Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation hosted its fifth annual SummerFest and Organization Day celebration  Aug. 14. The celebration began early with a special VIP Kids Day registration, where DLA Distribution employees were encouraged to bring their children to work with them and visit their workplaces. The children were

Aug. 21, 2019

DLA Richmond Fire and Emergency Services ranked among the best departments in the country

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services is among the top departments in the country. The Commission on Fire Accreditation International unanimously recommended the department for accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence after a hearing Aug. 9, in Atlanta, Georgia.