DLA News Archive

Jan. 19, 2021

Surmacz selected to serve as Distribution’s chief of staff

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Gene Surmacz has been selected to serve as Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s next chief of staff. Surmacz, who has been serving as acting chief of staff since July 13, 2020, previously held the position of director of Acquisition since 2004.

Jan. 19, 2021

DLA contracting officers tap numerous sources to provide critical medical supplies 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Troop Support’s Medical Readiness Division team develops new processes and taps new sources of supply to support the ever-increasing demands of the pandemic.

Jan. 15, 2021

DLA Disposition Services site increases ability to support customers with new equipment and training

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services uses a wide variety of material handling equipment to load and off-load trucks every day in support of warfighters. Having people trained on the MHEs is vital not only to complete the mission but to ensure it is done in a safe manner. Without trained operators, equipment sits idle; tasks go undone.

Jan. 15, 2021

DLA supports SOUTHCOM pandemic response efforts

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency is assisting U.S. Southern Command’s COVID-19 relief efforts in a number of countries in their area of responsibility through DoD’s Humanitarian Assistance Program, in addition to their ongoing support of national efforts. Since receiving the initial request on May 29, 2020, DLA Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain has provided 24 field hospitals to SOUTHCOM, who donated them to 11 countries within their AOR.

Jan. 15, 2021

DLA Troop Support’s construction, equipment team ‘heroes’ of agency’s PPE support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Supplier operations director describes DLA Troop Support's construction and equipment team’s work providing almost half of the agency's pandemic support as miraculous and inspirational.

Jan. 15, 2021

Leadership change at DLA Support Team Kuwait – Distribution’s Rozzell accomplishments lauded

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Mark Rozzell relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Support Team-Kuwait to Navy Cmdr. Chris Thompson in a virtual change of command ceremony Dec. 10.

Jan. 15, 2021

Cromwell wins Ten Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year Award

Richmond, Va. — After more than a decade providing exemplary service through parts support for Air Force F-15 fighter jets, Lloyd Cromwell is being recognized for his service with the Ten Outstanding Defense Logistics Agency Personnel of the Year Award for DLA’s 53rd Annual Recognition Awards.

Jan. 14, 2021

New rotation program gives DLA Troop Support workforce a chance to grow

PHILADELPHIA — The new Cross Functional Rotation Program allows Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees the opportunity to take on a six-month stint in a different supply chain or office where they gain a new professional experience while remaining a part of the DLA Troop Support team.

Jan. 14, 2021

The Sleepy Tank

OMAHA, Nebraska — DLA Energy worked with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District to demolish a fuel tank damaged by the unprecedented and historical March 2019 flooding in the Missouri and Platte River basins. 

Jan. 14, 2021

DLA Distribution Norfolk sends first COVID-19 vaccine military air

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia’s medical mission team is supporting Operation Warp Speed by delivering Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to overseas Defense Department locations, deployed Navy Fleet units and several locations within the continental U.S.