DLA News Archive

Nov. 5, 2020

Fourth quarter employees of the quarter

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas announced Energy’s fourth quarter, fiscal year 2020 military and civilian employees of the quarter.

Nov. 5, 2020

Pumping iron returns to DSCR Fitness Center

RICHMOND, VA — Paul Henry, an electrician for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, seemed like a kid in the candy store as he moved from one piece of equipment to another inside the Fitness Center on DSCR. Working out there is something he hasn’t been able to do since it was shut down in early spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov. 5, 2020

DLA CFC campaign starts strong in national capital region

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s Combined Federal Campaign is off to a strong start in the national capital region with $59,000 in contributions.

Nov. 4, 2020

DLA Aviation at Ogden commander promoted to Colonel

RICHMOND, VA — The famed Army General George S. Patton once said, “Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” This quote is how Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Carmichael best described his promotion to the rank of Colonel during a ceremony held at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 30.

Nov. 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Bickel earns the Patrick J. McCormick DLA Distribution Excellence in Audit Readiness Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa.  — Dianna Bickel has proven herself a tenacious and dedicated leader of action armed with unrivaled technical skill and unparalleled dedication and commitment. She has managed all facets of DDSP’s Audit Readiness Program with poise and great effect, to include training, evaluation, planning, and the of all process controls.

Nov. 3, 2020

DLA provides four months of PPE for DOD ahead of second COVID-19 wave

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has replenished on-hand stock for military services and geographic combatant commands to give them four months of personal protective equipment to see troops and families through the second wave of COVID-19.

Nov. 3, 2020

Agency realignment improves worldwide fuel facilities management

A realignment plan for the global DLA capitalized fuel facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization Program Management is improving processes and providing “one voice” to customers. 

Nov. 3, 2020

Cannon shares intent for coming year

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA Disposition Services director’s remarks closed out a virtual leadership summit recently hosted in Battle Creek.

Nov. 3, 2020

DLA Distribution packs, ships COVID-19 rapid test kits for nursing homes, troops

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is packing and distributing 6 million COVID-19 rapid test kits on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Nov. 3, 2020

A conversation with DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Col. Franyate Taylor

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Meet DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Army Col. Franyate Taylor. Taylor shares her first impressions, her expectations and a little about herself.