DLA News Archive

June 14, 2021

Analysts field new tool, linking actions through metric driver trees

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency hosted Air Force-DLA Day May 24 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, during which time DLA Aviation Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. David Sanford demonstrated DLA Aviation’s’ Retail Metric Suite and its automated performance dashboards that provide targeted analytics in support of three air logistics complexes and three fleet readiness centers.

June 11, 2021

COREX trains disposition pros near and far

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Annual training for expeditionary civilians and DLA reserve military members is underway at pop-up property disposal sites in Michigan and Guam.

June 11, 2021

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia command changes hands in traditional ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, a key strategic logistics hub co-located with the largest U.S. Naval shipyard, changed command from Navy Capt. Thomas Neville III to Navy Capt. Andrew J. Lewis June 11.

SPOKANE, Wash June 11, 2021

Fabry shares Navy vision, encouragement at ceremony

At 6 p.m. May 12 during the Virtual Navy Week held in Spokane, Washington, Rear Admiral Kristen Fabry, a native of Silverdale, Washington, swore-in 20 future sailors into the United States Navy delayed entry program. Fabry is serving as Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime. Director, Logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance, N4, U.S.

June 11, 2021

Nuclear enterprise, process improvement champion to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, who was best known for reaffirming the agency’s commitment to the nuclear enterprise, is among nine new inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame. 

June 11, 2021

Air Force awards ceremony held on DSCR

RICHOND, Va — The Air Force Customer Facing Division within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate recently held an official ceremony recognizing a few folks for their outstanding work.

June 10, 2021

DLA Energy Europe and Africa changes leadership

KLEBER-KASERNE, Germany — In a time-honored tradition, DLA Energy Europe & Africa Commander Army Lt. Col. Donna Welch transferred her authority and responsibility during a virtual change of command ceremony on Kleber-Kaserne, Germany, June 4. Incoming Commander Army Lt. Col. Benverren Fortune joins the DLA Energy team from DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa, where he served as Operations Officer since 2019.

June 10, 2021

Agency’s 8th director to be inducted into 2020 DLA Hall of Fame 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Donald Babers, who led the agency through rapid growth in material management and contract administration from 1984 to 1986, is among nine inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame. 

June 9, 2021

Joint Reserve Force leaders recount contributions to pandemic, DLA mission

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase hosted 100 reserve leaders from six major subordinate commands during a virtual and in-person Annual Leadership Review June 3-6 at Fort Belvoir.

June 9, 2021

Expeditionary training facility dedicated to former DLA employee Krissie K. Davis

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — Davis was killed while on deployment to Afghanistan in 2015. DLA leaders and family members gathered to help memorialize her at Indiana's Camp Atterbury June 3.