DLA News Archive

May 13, 2021

Take care of supplies, take care of people - 375th SFS Supply fuel Defenders

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Scott Air Force Base website — The 375th Security Forces Squadron supply team is split into different sections directly impacting the mission of Defenders across Scott Air Force Base and on deployments around the world. By issuing, inspecting and maintaining equipment behind the scenes for the 230 SFS Airmen, supply team members such as Staff Sgt. Brittany Harris, 375th SFS supply NCO in charge, helps fuel mission success.

May 13, 2021

Preparing to take command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Seven prospective DLA Energy commanding officers and two departing commanders participated in a pre-command orientation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 6-7. With seven regional change of commands scheduled for June and July, the two-day course is designed to prepare commanders for their role and responsibilities as fuel providers to Combatant Commanders.

May 13, 2021

Commander addresses questions, says goodbye during final town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander, addressed a number of topics ranging from COVID-19 vaccines to the new DLA Strategic Plan, and took time to say goodbye to the workforce during his final town hall, held virtually May 10.

May 13, 2021

DLA law enforcement officers pay tribute to local officers killed in the line of duty

RICHOMND, VA — Law enforcement officers from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, joined officers and sheriff’s deputies from Chesterfield County honoring local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. They gathered for a wreath laying ceremony at the Police Memorial in Chesterfield, Virginia, May 11.

May 13, 2021

Veteran law enforcement officer promoted to deputy police chief at Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, VA — As part of National Police Week virtual observances, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Management at Richmond recognize Police Lt. Col. Mark Bowen, who selflessly secures and protects Defense Supply Center Richmond, its people and our neighbors every day.

May 12, 2021

DLA Aviation hosts Air Force noncommissioned officers’ promotion ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recognized four Air Force noncommissioned officers assigned to several divisions throughout the command, during an Air Force promotion ceremony held in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 7.

May 12, 2021

Virtual workshops examine waste disposal alternatives

Battle Creek, Mich. — DLA and Army Corps of Engineers personnel will soon begin meeting online to brainstorm waste disposal methods and technologies.

May 12, 2021

DLA Energy Commander visits Pacific regional commands

Fuel storage facility tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony highlighted DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas’ command familiarization tour to Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam, April 25-May 5. In his first official travel since taking command last June, Canlas hosted town halls at all three locations to meet and learn about his regional employees. 

May 12, 2021

Troop Support, NIB bring bulk buying to bases

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has teamed up with the National Industries for the Blind to provide more purchasing power for military personnel and federal employees shopping at Base Supply Centers around the world.

May 12, 2021

Airmen show unit cohesion by wearing new DLA Aviation unit patch

Richmond, Va. — On April 1, the Air Force switched its airmen’s everyday uniform from airman battle uniforms to operational camouflage pattern uniforms. As a sign of unity, airmen assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Aviation designed a DLA Aviation unit patch that they will begin wearing on their new OCPs in mid-May.