DLA News Archive

Sept. 17, 2021

What goes up must go down: Operation Pacer Goose Part II

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — In July, the Defense Logistics Agency provided more than two thousand items including a fire truck, mattresses, and various construction materials and tools by ship to Thule Air Base, Greenland as part of an annual resupply mission named Operation Pacer Goose.

COLUMBUS, Ohio Sept. 17, 2021

Ohio played a part in repatriating POWs from North Vietnam

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As we pause on this National POW/MIA Recognition Day to reflect on those who were held as prisoners of war or remain missing in action, it is important to remember the ongoing mission to bring home all who served in America’s conflicts from World War II to the present.

Sept. 16, 2021

Commentary: Thoughts on DLA's 60th Anniversary

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — -

Sept. 16, 2021

New book chronicles DLA’s 60-year history

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new 82-page book by Defense Logistics Agency Historian Colin Williams is the first comprehensive account of the agency’s six-decade history.

Sept. 15, 2021

380th POL’s million-gallon duties

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central website — When it comes to providing direct support to the aircraft of Al Dhafra Air Base, including the E-3 Sentry, KC-10 Extender, and RQ-4 Global Hawk, the various types of fuel required play a key part in the mission. Fortunately, ADAB has some of the most talented Airmen in the world handling that fuel.

Sept. 15, 2021

DLA Distribution Bahrain military superintendent retires

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force MSgt. Clarence Y. Fang began his military career in Feb. 1998, when he enlisted in the Air Force. His first deployment was with the 366th Supply Squadron in Mountain Home, Idaho. Throughout his military career, he was deployed to South Korea, Guam, Japan, California, Germany and Virginia.

Sept. 15, 2021

DLA deputy chief of staff reflects on agency’s journey from forms, shared computers to innovation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Deputy Chief of Staff Hellion Flowers reflects on his 32-year career with DLA and how the agency's culture has helped him grow as a leader.

Sept. 15, 2021

Protecting our workforce – think OPSEC

Richmond, Va. — The primary goal of the Defense Logistics Agency Intelligence’s Operations Security Program is to increase mission effectiveness by identifying and protecting critical information.

Sept. 14, 2021

Celebrating 74 years of airpower

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated 74 years of airpower with a cake cutting celebration in honor of the U.S. Air Force birthday Sept. 14 in Philadelphia.

Sept. 14, 2021

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Security & Emergency Services tip week #3: review emergency action plans

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition of National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Security & Emergency Services will provide helpful tips and resources focusing on hazard preparedness during the month of September.