DLA News Archive

Oct. 13, 2021

Defense Department disability awards ceremony honors DLA, individual achievements

Arlington, Va. — During the Oct. 7 Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony, DLA earned best DOD mid-sized component for the fifth consecutive year. The agency was also recognized for ensuring accessible information and communication technology in the workplace, and DLA Aviation general supply specialist Aaron Wessman was honored as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability.

Oct. 13, 2021

86 LRS facilitates Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — “Out with the old, in with the new,” as the old saying goes. But where does all the “old” go? The answer is found within Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. They are responsible for processing equipment at the end of its life-cycle and assisting units with identifying equipment available for reutilization.

Oct. 13, 2021

Texas firefighters use fleet addition from DLA to control wildfire

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department was recently called out to what became the 96-acre Rice Road Fire. Its new military truck acquired from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services was instrumental in helping the department fight a six-hour battle alongside other area fire departments and Texas A&M Forest Service.

Oct. 12, 2021

Coast Guard Training Center gets energy savings contract

PETALUMA, Calif. — A DLA Energy Savings Performance Contract will add energy resiliency and reduce reliance on the power grid for a northern California U.S. Coast Guard Training Center. TRACEN Petaluma will implement six energy conservation measures across the 837-acre campus to reduce its electric load and increase the on-base distribution system reliability.

Oct. 12, 2021

Evolution of DLA Troop Support: Forging a path through the 21st century

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s history in Philadelphia and around the world is one of evolution and adaptation. This growth has continued throughout the 21st century, as the organization forges ahead while remaining in sync with the nation’s demands, industry changes and digital transformation. Harnessing the power of technology to enhance warfighter readiness and supporting national disasters via federal partners are some of the ways DLA Troop Support has continued to improve support to warfighters and continues to evolve as a leader in defense logistics.

Oct. 12, 2021

Bellwood Elk get annual checkup, new feeding trough

RICHMOND, Va. — The Bellwood elk received their annual checkups Sept. 2 from large-animal veterinarian, Dr. Lucy Haile, with assistance from her staff members.

Oct. 12, 2021

Innovation, motivation are hallmarks of award recipient’s leadership style

Richmond, Va. — Workplace motivation is one of the great challenges faced by today’s leaders. Dan Oros meets this challenge head on by demonstrating how his team’s work contributes to Defense Logistics Agency’s vision to be innovative, adaptable, agile, accountable and focused on the warfighter always.

Oct. 12, 2021

DLA prepares for future needs with Digital-Business Transformation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is leveraging emerging technologies in cloud-based computing, customer service and supply chain modernization with its Digital-Business Transformation, or D-BX.

Oct. 11, 2021

Japan property disposal saves Navy $

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Strong connections to DLA recently helped warfighters unload aging watch towers and mobile small arms ranges that had rusted after years of exposure to salty sea air.

Oct. 8, 2021

Commentary: Chief Petty Officer Stephen Mitchell on volunteering with Operation Allies Refuge

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chief Petty Officer Stephen Mitchell of Disposition Services at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar talks about his experience volunteering for Operation Allies Refuge.