DLA News Archive

Aug. 26, 2021

DEMIL at Letterkenny paves way for future Army systems

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command website — Defense Demilitarization is an integral part of the life cycle of Department of Defense materiel.

Aug. 26, 2021

Grounded C-130 is given new life as a training aid

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A group of Marines are able to participate in tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training thanks to DLA Disposition Services providing a C-130 fuselage to their unit.

Aug. 26, 2021

Employee Spotlight - Robert Soto

Every month DLA Information Operations will highlight an employee. This month, the spotlight is on Robert Soto from J62B Enterprise Capabilities Portfolio.

Aug. 26, 2021

DLA Indo-Pacific chief of staff honored in farewell

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Commander Navy Capt. Jason Adams recognized Chief of Staff John Hamilton during a farewell ceremony August 11, 2021, for his various accomplishments over the past decade.

Aug. 26, 2021

DLA Distribution designs remediation process to improve warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution initiated a continuous process improvement project in June 2020, with a goal of accounting for and reporting improperly marked freight received at DLA Distribution centers on the east and west coasts of the United States.

Aug. 26, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Land and Maritime over the years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For 60 years, the Defense Logistics Agency has been a leader in defense logistics, dedicated to advancing the art and science of end-to-end supply chain management and streamlined acquisition. In celebration of the DLA’s upcoming 60th Anniversary celebration in October, DLA Land and Maritime looks back at the early days of our historic support to what is known today as DLA.

Aug. 25, 2021

DLA director discusses local operations at DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Aug. 18 to discuss initiatives toward improving and sustaining warfighter material readiness and to view installation improvements.

Aug. 25, 2021

60th Anniversary: Longtime associate recalls DLA jobs before today's technology

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Remember typing pools? Electric typewriters? Only one telephone per group? DLA Land and Maritime’s Debbie Miller talks about what it was like working in various DLA jobs before today's technology.

Aug. 25, 2021

Army logisticians gain insight on DLA Troop Support processes, warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Army logisticians supporting the 902nd Military Intelligence Group and National Security Agency gained insights on Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support services during a visit to the organization’s headquarters August 20, in Philadelphia.

Aug. 25, 2021

DLA Aviation analysts improve business processes by creating bots

Richmond, Va. — Partnering with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Robotic Process Automation Program this past year, DLA Aviation analysts collaborated with agency activities and major subordinate commands to improve business processes, increase responsiveness and manage costs.