DLA News Archive

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.

April 3, 2021

USS Roosevelt Conducts Replenishment-at-Sea

ATLANTIC OCEAN — DLA-provided subsistence was among the supplies loaded onto the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo ship USNS William McClean (T-AKE 12), April 1.

April 2, 2021

Defense Supply Center Columbus provides COVID-19 vaccine to workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After weeks of coordination, Defense Supply Center Columbus has begun COVID-19 vaccinations for DSCC personnel. First doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines were administered March 30. Partnerships between the Defense Logistics Agency, Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Ohio Army National Guard resulted in the activation of the local vaccination site.

April 2, 2021

Chief of Staff’s Travel Log: Hocking Hills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Visited Hocking Hills this past weekend. Thanks to some great recommendations. Located about one hour from Defense Supply Center Columbus, Hocking Hills offers a variety of services for outdoor activity. While we only hiked, the full list of available activities is really impressive.

April 2, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego’s McVey retires after 55 years

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — James McVey, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, Industrial Support division supervisor, retired Feb. 26 after 55 years of government service.

April 2, 2021

Refurbishing program helps Air Force save money on critical aircraft parts

Richmond, Va — Looking to pump the brakes on some of the expenses and waste associated with aircraft repair, the Air Force Commodity Council asked Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, to find a partner that could help refurbish and reuse carbon heat stacks.