DLA News Archive

June 16, 2021

From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities. DLA Aviation virtual Industry Day conference draws record attendance

RICHMOND, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation hosted a two-day Industry Day Virtual Conference utilizing the Zoom.gov platform, June 8-9. The theme for this year’s event was “From a challenging year to unprecedented opportunities … Opening the door to virtual accessibility.”

June 16, 2021

AUAB tests, proves new ACE refueling concept

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — Recently, members of the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, in collaboration with U.S. Air Forces Central, demonstrated the ability to convert commercial grade aircraft fuel into fuel ready-to-use for military aircraft at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

June 16, 2021

Human capital program champion earns acceptance to DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

June 15, 2021

Former DLA Troop Support commander garners Hall of Fame induction

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason's cost-saving accomplishments as former commander of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia have earned him a place in the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

June 14, 2021

DLA Troop Support provides masks to Philadelphia community centers

PHILADELPHIA — As part of President Joe Biden’s strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided over 400,000 adult and youth face masks in May to 16 Philadelphia community centers.

June 14, 2021

DLA provides masks to St. Croix residents

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency delivered over 42,000 face masks to the U.S. Virgin Islands April 23 through May 20 on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services and in support of the U.S. government’s effort to support the global pandemic response.

June 14, 2021

DLA Disposition Services team trains in Guam during Contingency Overseas Readiness Exercise

Guam — “Our forward-positioned equipment, coupled with our training and our personnel that are deployable worldwide give us the practice to support the warfighter with disposal anywhere on the globe,” DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon said.

June 14, 2021

Land and Maritime Engineering and Technical Support associates participate in 2021 Microelectronics Strategy Forum

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2021 Microelectronics Strategy Forum was held online and included representatives from academia, industry and the government who gathered to promote policies and activities that increase the throughput and quality of students from K-12 through college for careers in microelectronics and related disciplines. Forum attendees also focused on

June 14, 2021

India, U.S. fuel agreement operational

Strengthening military partnerships, DLA Energy established a long-term fuel agreement between the U.S. Defense Department and India Ministry of Defence. The agreement became operational June 1 and enables reciprocal fuel sales and purchases, increased Indian military participation with U.S. military exercises, and easier accounting and reporting of fuel transactions. 

June 14, 2021

Former DLA Disposition Services leader honored with Hall of Fame induction

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leader and mentor Paul Mank's accomplishments as DLA Disposition Services’ acting deputy director and throughout his 34-year government career have earned a posthumous induction into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.