DLA News Archive

Sept. 21, 2020

DLA Pathways Internship Program prepares employees to enter PaCE Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Pathways Internship Program serves as a pipeline for the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program. Following successful completion of academic and work experience requirements, six DLA Land and Maritime Pathways Interns entered the PaCE Program’s supply career field.

Sept. 21, 2020

It's business as usual for Fort Meade's property disposal experts

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Property disposal staff at the DLA Disposition Services site at Fort Meade, Maryland, were recently featured in a "Logistics On Location" highlight video produced by the agency.

Sept. 21, 2020

C&T provides boots ‘on the ground’ to firefighters combating West Coast wildland fires

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles team provided boots to the Army National Guard in support of mobilized firefighters combating West Coast wildland fires.

Sept. 18, 2020

Back to school means a return to fresh fruits and vegetables for students nationwide

PHILADELPHIA — With schools back in session for the new academic year, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make sure students get healthy fruits and vegetables, whether they are back in the classroom or learning remotely.

Sept. 18, 2020

Senior leaders talk ethics during virtual training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Legal office sponsored a scenario-based virtual ethics training session Sept. 14. The session featured a panel discussion crafted to help associates empower and position themselves to make the right decision when challenged with an ethical dilemma.

Sept. 18, 2020

DLA Europe & Africa celebrates Air Force's 73rd birthday

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Service members and civilians with DLA Europe & Africa celebrated the Air Force’s 73rd birthday Sept. 18.

Sept. 18, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Eric McEldowney has been awarded the DLA Superior Civilian Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Eric McEldowney, has been awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Superior Civilian Service Award.

Sept. 18, 2020

Mission-critical and essential leader receives July Leadership Award

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Working Group recognized Gregory Kennedy this past July with the DLA Aviation Leadership Award. Kennedy is the Fusion Operations Division chief for DLA Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate.

Sept. 17, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea is awarded the Henry T. Flint DLA Shipping Point of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Theater and Consolidation Shipping Point Team of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea is awarded the Henry T. Flint DLA Shipping Point of the Year award for their efforts through 2019, all done while experiencing personnel shortages through either promotion or permanent change of station orders.

Sept. 17, 2020

Leadership Spotlight: Tracy Hart

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Tracy Hart, DLA Disposition Services director of contracting.