DLA News Archive

April 8, 2021

Department of Defense awards Land and Maritime electronics engineer for advancing resistor technology

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Electronics Engineer Andrew Ernst was awarded the Department of Defense’s Defense Standardization Program Award for fiscal year 2020 for his outstanding leadership during the development of a new specification impacting bulk metal film chip resistors for high reliability and standard reliability applications.

April 8, 2021

Chief of Staff's Travel Log: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Took a trip to Metro Park’s Battelle Darby Creek, southwest of Columbus. This place is a gem! Well groomed – and wide – gravel trails are easy-to-moderate and in great condition. There are views of the Darby Creek, running fast now as we get into Spring.

April 8, 2021

Support team deputy commander gains experience, kudos during deployment

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — DLA Support Team-Kuwait Deputy Commander Gee Hyun McNease supervises nine employees who monitor DLA’s supply chains across the U.S. Central Command area of operation proactively meeting customer needs during the pandemic. 

April 8, 2021

DLA Aviation awards engineering services order to improve B-1 bomber radar support

Richmond, Va. — Procurement Operations for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, Utah, awarded a $2.6 million engineering services order expanding support to the Air Force’s B-1 System Program Office.

April 7, 2021

Europe and Africa haz waste specialists undeterred by pandemic

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA contracting officer representatives who oversee removal of millions of pounds of waste from dozens of countries annually have adapted their methods to overcome a global threat.

April 7, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Nicole Brown

RICHMOND, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

April 7, 2021

Camp Arifjan DLA civilian recognized by 'Alexandria Celebrates Women'

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Reserve website — A Department of Defense Civilian deployed here with the Defense Logistics Agency's Kuwait support team was recognized March 29, 2021, as one of five honorees by Alexandria Celebrates Women.

April 6, 2021

New DLA Strategic Plan outlines goals for 2021-2026

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Building tailored logistics solutions that support military readiness and fostering a whole-of-government approach to national security are among top priorities in the Defense Logistics Agency’s new 2021-2026 Strategic Plan. 

April 5, 2021

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna initiates April Prepareathon

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Every week in April, the Emergency Management team will provide a topic to assist employees with preparing for disasters and other emergencies.

April 5, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Kathy Atkins-Nuñez

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Get to know Kathy Atkins-Nuñez, DLA Disposition Services mid-America region director.