DLA News Archive

Sept. 29, 2020

National Preparedness Month: why it is important to report suspicious activity

RICHMOND, VA — September 11, 2001 marked a dramatic escalation of terrorist activity around the world and signified an alarming trend toward the targeting of civilians. In the last 19 years, violent incidents have occurred worldwide, leaving tens of thousands of innocent people dead or wounded. Terrorist attacks and intentional mass casualty incidents have occurred frequently, having entailed active shooter incidents, suicide bombings, vehicle ramming attacks and bombings, hostage events, and edged-weapon attacks.

Sept. 28, 2020

DLA Aviation spotlights Christina Ann Treviño during Hispanic Heritage Month

RICHMOND, Va. — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated across the nation every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 2020 theme is “Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future.” Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is proud to feature Christina Ann Treviño.

Sept. 28, 2020

DLA Troop Support says goodbye to civilian retiree

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support said goodbye to its newest civilian retiree during a ceremony September 25 in Philadelphia. Robert Krajci of Procurement Process Support retired after 36 years of service.

Sept. 28, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Martha Kerns

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Martha Kerns, the MWR's sports and fitness facility manager at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Sept. 28, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's emergency management leader describes his Puerto Rican heritage and why he celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sept. 28, 2020

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi team earns Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, made a concerted effort to improve performance in support of their customers and DLA Distribution’s global mission.

Sept. 25, 2020

DLA celebrates small business partnerships during National Small Business Week

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has about 12,000 suppliers and over 80% of them are small businesses. During National Small Business Week, the agency celebrates small business contributions.

Sept. 25, 2020

The Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award has been awarded to DLA Distribution Yokosuka Japan site Sasebo

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leading as the tip of the logistical support spear Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, at Sasebo has been awarded the Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award.

Sept. 25, 2020

Preparedness eases the stress of experiencing natural disasters

Richmond, Va. — National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to include the entire family in disaster preparedness planning. Children, especially, can benefit from being part of disaster preparedness planning, as it can help them feel like they have some control during events such as severe weather, which can be stressful and frightening.

Sept. 24, 2020

Contingency IT Team supports Hurricane Laura response

FORT BELVIOR, Va. — DLA's Contingency Information Technology Team provided tactical communications for DLA Energy during the hurricane response effort following Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.