DLA News Archive

April 27, 2021

DSCR opens new East Gate

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, opened its new East Gate located off of U.S. Route 1 in Chesterfield County April 26.

April 26, 2021

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna’s Prepareathon topic #4: Plan, Prepare, Update

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Security & Emergency Services team initiated a preparedness program for the month of April. Deemed “April Prepareathon,” the Emergency Management team will provide a new topic each week this month to assist employees with preparing for disasters and other emergencies.

April 25, 2021

60th LRS Materiel Management: You can’t fly without supply

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Force website — The mission at Travis Air Force Base is the largest in the Air Mobility Command and the units’ responsibilities are spread out — some Airmen fly while others repair, but if you need a part, you trust the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Flight to get that part and get that aircraft back in the sky.

April 23, 2021

For DLA Aviation Leadership Award recipient, collaboration is central to leadership

Richmond, Va. — While some leaders may take the “Simon Says” approach with their teams, for one Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award recipient leadership is all about collaboration.

April 23, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Nicholas Bennett

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Nicholas Bennett wants employees to know that sexual assault is a crime that affects victims, their friends, families and the agency.

April 23, 2021

Defense fuel support at Craney Island

NORFOLK, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas visited fuel facilities at NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Craney Island in Virginia, April 15. A significant asset in the DLA Energy Americas East supply chain, Craney Island issues over 750 million gallons of military specification fuel to Navy and DOD customers every year.

April 22, 2021

Slogan by DLA mechanic to mark agency’s 60th anniversary 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An automotive mechanic with a penchant for World War I and II history is the winner of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 60th anniversary slogan contest with “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” 

April 22, 2021

Spring into action when traveling or getting together in public gatherings

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency security officials remind employees to take security precautions when traveling.

April 22, 2021

DLA Distribution 2021 Earth Week message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Environmental Management Division has put together an environmental sustainability awareness campaign consisting of several emails to be shared throughout the week to celebrate Earth Day’s 51st anniversary on April 22, 2021.

April 22, 2021

DLA Europe & Africa hosts 21st TSC deputy commander

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Army Brig. Gen. Wanda N. Williams, deputy commanding general for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany, for a tour and a DLA Europe & Africa brief April 8.