DLA News Archive

Nov. 2, 2020

Wear denim on Fridays during November

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce is encouraged to wear denim on Fridays this November as part of the final installment of DLA’s “Not Just April” sexual assault awareness campaign. Employees are asked to wear denim, from jeans to jackets, or hats, to show their support of the DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program.

Nov. 2, 2020

DLA ensures textiles-based PPE is American-made per Berry Amendment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Despite worldwide shortages of medical supplies for COVID-19, DLA is helping the Department of Health and Human Services provide items like masks and gloves that are made here in America when possible.

Nov. 2, 2020

DLA Energy Americas leadership addresses workforce

HOUSTON, Texas — Sharing regional news and recognizing employee accomplishments, DLA Energy Americas held a virtual all hands from Houston, Texas, Oct. 21.  

Nov. 2, 2020

Lead-acid a positive for the environment

Richmond, Va. — Batteries aren’t exactly great for the environment, but recycling is. Employees from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, DLA Installation Management Richmond and DLA Disposition Services Richmond, Virginia turned a negative into a positive Oct. 28 when they decided to return over 1,500 lead-acid batteries back to the manufacturer.

Nov. 2, 2020

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, earns Michael E. Yost DLA Distribution Center of the Year – Medium award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The award recognizes DDSI’s initiatives or programs that impact resource effectiveness/efficiency and mission support through innovation and process improvements and initiative taken by the distribution center to improve working conditions, improve quality of life, and build community spirit.

Oct. 30, 2020

DLA Troop Support bids farewell to civilian retirees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to two civilian retirees during a ceremony Oct. 29 in Philadelphia. Robert Hutkowski of Construction and Equipment retired after 36 years of federal service, and Pauline Clark-Cox of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office retired after 35 years of service.

Oct. 30, 2020

C&T director promoted to Air Force colonel

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles Director Air Force Col. Justin Swartzmiller was promoted from lieutenant colonel during a socially distanced ceremony at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia Oct. 28.

Oct. 29, 2020

U.S. Transportation Command considers next steps for potential space logistics

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Mobility Command website — Transporting cargo in the cosmos may seem unimaginable now, but the innovative capability could become a reality in the not too distant future.

Oct. 29, 2020

U.S. aircraft inaugural refueling in India

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, India — In a historical event, a U.S. Navy aircraft refueled for the first time at India’s strategic base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands late September under a fuel agreement between DLA Energy and the Indian Ministry of Defense.

Oct. 29, 2020

From sand lot to diamond of Camp Carroll DLA Distribution Korea warehouse on track for February completion

NEW CUMBERBLAND, Pa. — The new Defense Logistics Agency Distribution warehouse under construction at the U.S. Army Storage Facility on Camp Carroll, South Korea, is over 90% complete and on track for completion in February 2021.