DLA News Archive

Oct. 8, 2021

Admiral visits Wright-Patt clinic to thank Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry visited Wright-Patterson Medical Center on Oct. 1 to thank the 88th Medical Group Airmen who provided active duty and civilians at Defense Supply Center Columbus with the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year.

Oct. 8, 2021

June Employees of the Month achieve dynamite duo status in achieving excellence in warfighter support

RICHMOND, Va — There’s an age-old adage that states “lightning never strikes the same place twice,” simply meaning an extraordinary event never occurs twice under the same circumstances. Well, try telling that to the folks at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, Florida where this phenomenon occurred over the summer.

Oct. 8, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA traces roots to DOD creation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the first in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Oct. 7, 2021

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since 1981, October has been National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The observance serves to educate communities, individuals, couples and families about the Family Advocacy Program services and other community resources that can help prevent domestic violence, raise awareness of community responsibility, and inform the community of the many ways to report domestic abuse.

Oct. 7, 2021

DLA Troop Support earns award for supporting National Guard, Reserve employees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s “Above and Beyond Award,” presented by ESGR Chair Emeritus retired Army Maj. Gen. Wesley Craig Oct. 7, in Philadelphia, for their outstanding support of National Guard and reserve members employed by the organization.

Oct. 7, 2021

Advance coordination smooths regional DODEA furniture swaps

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition offices recently helped DOD schoolhouses in Europe and Asia prepare for fall with assistance on large furniture disposal projects.

Oct. 7, 2021

C&T welcomes new leaders to continue warfighter support mission

PHILADELPHIA — Continuing a legacy of warfighter support is just one of the shared goals of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles’ two newest senior leaders, C&T Director Air Force Col. Matthew T. Harnly and Deputy Director David Johns .

Oct. 7, 2021

DLA, industry leaders discuss demand forecasts for upcoming year

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders and representatives from 11 industry associations discussed demand forecasts for DOD customers and whole-of-government organizations during an Industry Association webinar Oct. 6. DLA has held events with industry partners since 2018.

Oct. 6, 2021

Joint Reserve Force’s Army element welcomes new commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Capt. Gerald M. Carey Jr. took the helm of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment for the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Reserve Force from Army Capt. Larraine G. Dunwoody in a virtual ceremony broadcast from Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept 18. 

Oct. 6, 2021

FedMall users must have active status by Oct. 12 or lose account access

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Military and federal agency customers who use FedMall must log in to their accounts to maintain an active status before Oct. 12 to ensure continued access when the e-commerce site moves to a new platform in November.