DLA News Archive

April 29, 2021

DLA Energy deputy commander named new DLA chief of staff

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — W. Eric Smith, DLA Energy deputy commander, has been selected as DLA's new chief of staff. 

April 29, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Rachel Nolan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Rachel Nolan educates employees on sexual assault prevention, advocates for victims of sexual violence.

April 29, 2021

DLA director meets Richmond-based employees, praises commitment to mission

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 16 for the first time since she became director of the enterprise in July. She previously headed supplier operations for DLA Aviation from August 2008 to August 2011.

April 29, 2021

802nd MXSS: First Article puts new material to the test

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — The 802nd Maintenance Support Squadron's First Article Test Laboratory puts new material to the test in support of warfighter.

April 28, 2021

DLA Energy supports National Reconnaissance Office rocket launch

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a national security payload designed, built, and operated by the National Reconnaissance Office launched from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California April 26. DLA Energy supplied the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen that powered the three United Launch Alliance rocket engines creating a combined total of more than 2.1 million pounds of thrust needed for liftoff.

April 28, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Majeeda Gathers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Majeeda Gathers engages with agency leaders and employees to promote the SAPR program and ensure victims of sexual violence are treated with dignity and respect.

April 28, 2021

DLA, Marine Corps proceed on BRAC 2005-directed industrial supply integration

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Marine Corps to complete the third leg of a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure directive requiring the military services to transfer supply, storage and distribution functions to DLA. 

April 28, 2021

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commander visits DLA Distribution Warner Robins

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commander Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow visits DLA Distribution Warner Robins for first time since taking command of the DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

April 28, 2021

Plan ahead, have an emergency supply kit when disaster strikes

Richmond, Va. — The time disaster meets you at your front door is not the time to find out you don’t have adequate supplies to make it through the disaster. Start building your emergency disaster plan and survival supplies kit now.

April 27, 2021

DLA supports White House effort to supply COVID-19 tests nationwide

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is working with the Department of Health and Human Services and Defense Department to provide over 8 million over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests nationwide.