DLA News Archive

May 7, 2021

McGovern departs DLA Distribution Corpus Christi and Autrey takes command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Texas native Army Lt. Col. Cody Autrey took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Justin McGovern in a change of command ceremony May 7.

May 7, 2021

DLA Aviation hosts Industry Day June 8-9

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is holding its first virtual Industry Day June 8-9. The theme is ‘From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities: Opening the Door to Virtual Accessibility.”

May 7, 2021

DLA reservists support vaccine cold-chain management

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Reservists at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are helping monitor COVID-19 vaccine temperatures as the agency ships thousands of doses to Defense Department employees outside the continental United States and the deployed U.S. Navy Fleet amid warmer weather.

May 7, 2021

Industry association leaders get 2020 Supplier Survey results, new DLA Strategic Plan details

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is upping its game in how it understands industry and leverages data to improve processes, the DLA vice director told leaders of 13 industry associations in a May 5 webinar that also focused on 2020 Supplier Survey results and demand projections.  

May 6, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Bill Cohoe

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Bill Cohoe is DLA Disposition Services' safety manager and has been with federal government for 34 years. Cohoe enjoys hunting, camping, and spending time with his family.

May 6, 2021

LNOs build connections with Middle East energy partners

Building connections with Kuwait and Oman suppliers and industry partners, DLA Energy liaison officers conducted site visits in April to learn more about challenges and unique energy needs of the Middle East region.

May 6, 2021

DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific welcomes new commander

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Indo-Pacific welcomed Navy Cmdr. Erik Decker as its new commander and bid farewell to Navy Cmdr. Shani LeBlanc during a change of command ceremony April 30 at Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

May 6, 2021

DLA Distribution spotlights Nina Lee

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In honor of Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution spotlights Nina Lee, a management analyst in the Learning and Development Branch at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.

May 5, 2021

DLA leaders tour Alaska operations

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA — Two Defense Logistics Agency leaders had a firsthand look at how DLA supports U.S. military bases in Alaska and engaged with DLA customers in the surrounding area.

May 5, 2021

DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM employee champions women’s causes through pageantry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Andrea Forester from DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM will compete for the Mrs. U.S. Continental title in June with the goal of helping women gain economic independence and personal growth through nonprofits like Dress for Success and EmpowHERment.