DLA News Archive

Jan. 21, 2020

50th Logistic Readiness Flight optimizes building space

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Schriever Air Force Base website — In years past at the 50th Logistic Readiness Flight, there was little space available for the team to operate in the way they expected.

Jan. 21, 2020

On-site Assessment Helps Army Hone Medical Logistics Training Program

FORT DETRICK, Md. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — Trainers from the BSO at Fort Detrick embarked on a two-week trip to Camp As Sayliyah, where they administered on-site training and received valuable student feedback on the Theater Enterprise Wide Logistics System (TEWLS) program.

Jan. 21, 2020

New policy to increase unreserved parking at HQC

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than two decades after the Defense Logistics Agency and other tenant organizations occupied the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the parking policy has been revised. DLA will now manage the policy for the entire complex.

Jan. 21, 2020

DLA Susquehanna police officer receives recognition for 35 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Sgt. Jeffrey LeMasters’ federal employment began when he joined the military at age 17. Thirty-five years later, LeMasters, now a patrolman with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Security and Emergency Services Police, is being recognized by leaders of his organization for 35 years of service.

Jan. 21, 2020

Employee Spotlight: William Haywood

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.

Jan. 17, 2020

He had a dream

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, DLA employees gathered for a two-day viewing of the documentary “King in the Wilderness” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 15 and 16.

Jan. 17, 2020

100th MXS: Aircraft structural maintenance maintains readiness

RAF MILDENHALL, England — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Royal Air Force Mildenhall website — The Airmen of the 100th Maintenance Squadron’s aircraft structural maintenance shop preserve and extend the life of components for all Team Mildenhall airframes.

Jan. 17, 2020

Disaster relief equipment bound for Bahamas

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Excess U.S. Army diesel generators were recently donated to a non-profit for distribution to hurricane-affected portions of the Bahamas.

Jan. 17, 2020

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The national recurring theme of this holiday is “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On ... Not A Day Off.”

Jan. 16, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Tamy Arthur

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Tamy Arthur, a certified public accountant, is assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services business support office as a systems accountant with audit advancement support duties.