DLA News Archive

Feb. 27, 2020

Troop Support reviews previous year, talks future with DLA Director

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams Feb. 26 in Philadelphia to review progress, receive feedback and ensure operational plans were on track and synchronized with Agency efforts.

Feb. 27, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin participates in the Transportation Management System prototype

TRACY, Cailf. — According to TRANSCOM, the DoD is conducting a 24-month assessment of a TMS to determine if it is suitable for use by the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise.

Feb. 27, 2020

Aviation AMCOM 101 focuses on warfighter support efforts

Richmond, Va. — Redstone Arsenal’s Sparkman Center in Huntsville, Alabama, was the site of this year’s semi-annual U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command’s 101 conference, an event illustrating how AMCOM supports Army leadership spanning the aviation enterprise from around the globe.

Feb. 26, 2020

Hatch Act restricts federal employees’ political activity on social media 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The use of social media makes it easy for federal employees to violate the Hatch act, but these rules answer common questions and clear misconceptions.

Feb. 26, 2020

Distribution’s Johnson promoted to Army Lt. Col.

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Johnson, joint logistics planner, DLA Distribution Future Plans, was recently promoted during a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7.

Feb. 26, 2020

DLA Aviation Black History Month Spotlight: Joyce Brown

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Black History Month Spotlight recognizes Joyce Brown acquisition support division branch chief at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Huntsville. Ala.

Feb. 25, 2020

Real-life ‘Rosie the Riveter’ talks to Troop Support Military personnel

PHILADELPHIA — A real-life “Rosie the Riveter” spoke with members of the military during a Leadership and Professional Development session hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain Feb. 20 in Philadelphia.Mae Krier, a 94 year-old “Rosie” who worked on B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress bombers during

Feb. 25, 2020

Mentoring Program receives CPI awareness training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Process Management Branch Chief Michael Lanning and Contractor Ganesh Siva teamed up to conduct a Continuous Process Improvement Awareness session in the Buckeye Room Dec. 3 for the Level I Mentoring Program.

Feb. 25, 2020

DLA director highlights historical contributions of black Americans 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees celebrated Black History Month Feb. 18 with songs, speeches and special guests who served during three decades of U.S. military action from World War II to Vietnam.

Feb. 25, 2020

Army medical maintenance teams provide 'invaluable' support to National Guard

REISTERSTOWN, Md. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — With the overall goal of ensuring readiness for National Guard units across 23 states and territories, teams from Tobyhanna Army Depot in northeast Pennsylvania spend roughly 17 weeks a year on the road to handle medical maintenance tasks. In total, they aim to service some 6,000 to 8,000 pieces of equipment twice annually.