DLA News Archive

Sept. 28, 2021

DLA awards 7 contracts to small businesses at Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Seven small businesses were awarded contracts for innovative solutions to warfighter and national security challenges through the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2021 Small Business Innovation Research Program during Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.

Sept. 28, 2021

Upcoming renovations to Defense Logistics Agency facility at NAS Corpus Christi

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast awarded a $9.9 million firm-fixed-price task order, Sept. 14, to Walga Ross Group JV from Joplin, Missouri, for renovation of building 1846 at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas.

Sept. 28, 2021

Distribution’s Ooka presented commander’s coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea’s deputy director Macy Ooka received two commander’s coins, which were presented to her by Army Brig. Gen. Timothy P. White, U.S. Forces Korea, deputy director, C/J-4, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command and Army Brig. Gen. Steven L. Allen, commander 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.

Sept. 27, 2021

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Security & Emergency Services National Preparedness Month week #5 tip – emergency notification alert systems

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each week this month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Security & Emergency Services provided helpful tips and resources focusing on hazard preparedness in recognition of National Preparedness Month.

Sept. 27, 2021

DLA Energy supports Hurricane Ida relief efforts

Task Force Americas is a team of DLA Energy employees who respond to and support a variety of emergency situations under the Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission. Their latest mission was providing fuel support to the FEMA following Hurricane Ida’s landfall on the Gulf Coast. 

Sept. 27, 2021

National Preparedness Month includes emergency prepping for our pets

RICHMOND, Va. — Being prepared for an emergency means thinking about the needs of all family members—including pets.

Sept. 27, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary: Info Ops Employee Spotlight, Madeline Pera

DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this story, we highlight DLA Information Operations employee Madeline Pera who has been with the agency for 46 years.

Sept. 25, 2021

U.S. Space Force turns to DLA Disposition Services for equipment

Anderson Air Force Base, Guam — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services has a long history serving the Army, Navy, Air Forces and Marines but now that service extends to the newly created Space Force.

Sept. 24, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary Shout Out: Navy CAPT Justin Lewis, DLA Distribution Norfolk

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA 60th Anniversary Shout Out: Navy CAPT Justin Lewis, DLA Distribution Norfolk, sends a shout out to DLA for the 60th Anniversary.

Sept. 24, 2021

DLA Distribution Norfolk celebrates two promotions on the USS Wisconsin

NORFOLK, Va. — In a small, socially distanced ceremony in front of family, friends, co-workers and mentors, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, Commander, Navy Capt. AJ “Justin” Lewis promoted Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Christine Johnson to Cmdr., and Lt. j.g. Pablo Rodriguez to Lt. Cmdr. Sept. 3.