DLA News Archive

March 5, 2021

Good old fashion teamwork leads to greater security measures on DSCR

RICHMOND, VA — The electronic security system on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, is undergoing a much-needed upgrade.

March 4, 2021

DLA, Navy project increases sustainable aircraft disinfectants

Richmond, Va. — Working with Naval Air Systems Command’s Materials Engineering Division, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation invested in a sustainable aircraft disinfectant project in May 2019 that resulted in DLA offering seven new products to meet Navy needs.

March 3, 2021

Land and Maritime Chief of Staff departs to support DLA Director as executive officer

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After serving an accelerated assignment U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Payne left Land and Maritime Feb. 26 to assume new responsibilities as the executive officer for Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice. Adm. Michelle Skubic.

March 3, 2021

DSCR fire officer, firefighter of the year proven leaders and innovators

Richmond, Va. — You may not know them until you need them, but the firefighters and staff of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services are a critical element of Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s emergency response teams.

March 3, 2021

Excess oil to support South Carolina forestry equipment

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — More than 800 gallons of excess hydraulic oil no longer needed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, will now help sustain equipment used by the South Carolina Forestry Commission to fight fires.

March 2, 2021

Subsistence military food advisor promoted to chief warrant officer four

PHILADELPHIA — Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Trevor J. Farrow Sr. was promoted to chief warrant officer four during a ceremony Feb. 26 at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia.

March 2, 2021

Award-winning support recognized by government procurement coalition

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support's Medical Directorate’s Strategic Materiel Sourcing Group and Construction and Equipment employee Meghan Michalski earned the Coalition for Government Procurement’s Acquisition Excellence Awards for Government, according to the group’s announcement February 26.

March 2, 2021

DLA Troop Support bids farewell to retiring civilian employee

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support said goodbye to its most recent civilian retiree during a ceremony Feb. 25 in Philadelphia. Pama Hamlett of the Subsistence supply chain retired after 41 years of federal service.

March 2, 2021

National Reading Month: A look into humanitarian logistics

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — I chose to read “Humanitarian Logistics” because the theme directly relates to the mission of the Defense Logistics Agency. Our organization offers support to both domestic emergencies and disasters abroad. We have responded to the current pandemic, earthquakes and humanitarian crises.

March 1, 2021

Humbled and appreciative: characteristics of a good leader

RICHMOND, Va. — Clyde Shaeffer, supervisory inventory management specialist, Order Fulfilment (QABEX), Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, was awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award for the month of December 2020.