DLA News Archive

March 22, 2021

Chief of staff announced as new DLA Logistics Operations deputy director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic announced that DLA Chief of Staff Kristin French will soon assume the deputy director position in DLA Logistics Operations.

March 22, 2021

Guam fuel systems benefit from recurring maintenance program

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — The island of Guam’s breezes, salt air and tropical climate is a paradise, but for fuel infrastructure on Andersen Air Force Base it’s a destructive mix. Defense Logistics Agency Energy is taking a proactive preventative approach to stay on top of the island’s corrosive environment and maintain vital fuel systems. 

March 22, 2021

Incoming DLA Europe and Africa Commander, Deputy Commander visit Troop Support

Philadelphia — The inbound commander and deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa paid their first visit to Troop Support in Philadelphia on 18 March.

March 22, 2021

40-year agency fixture calls it a day

A veritable walking encyclopedia of military property disposal experience and expertise will bid adieu when Carol Fix clocks out for the final time in late March.

March 22, 2021

DLA Aviation employees learn what CUI means to them

Richmond, Va. — In February, Defense Logistics Agency Intelligence published a new controlled unclassified information policy and since then, employees have been trying to figure out how it impacts their daily work.

March 21, 2021

Battle Creek traffic management specialist recognized

Brian Kemp was recently selected as a DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.

March 20, 2021

USAF master sergeant honored for Korea contributions

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amanda Hall recently received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her agency service in South Korea.

March 19, 2021

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new chief of staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Navy Capt. Dinis Pimentel joined the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership team as chief of staff this month following the departure of Air Force Col. Samuel Payne for his new assignment at DLA headquarters.

March 19, 2021

Land and Maritime Public Affairs Specialists honored with 2020 DLA Journalism Awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency recognized two DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs Specialists for garnering top awards during the 2020 DLA Journalism Award competition. The competition is held annually and showcases DLA’s most effective journalism contributions to the DLA mission.

March 19, 2021

DLA Aviation support agreements work for the good of everyone

Richmond, Va. — Like a well-run restaurant serving thousands of people, Defense Logistics Agency finds its most critical projects require a multitude of cooks in the kitchen.