DLA News Archive

Oct. 6, 2022

DLA Distribution Anniston receives Army battle vehicles

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The highly trained employees at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, unloaded an initial shipment of 63 eight-wheeled armored Stryker vehicles Sept. 28.

Oct. 6, 2022

DLA Energy Task Force Americas supports Hurricane Ian relief efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In preparation for Hurricane Ian, DLA Task Force Americas advance team arrived in Warner Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia, to execute its Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations and assist Federal Emergency Management Agency fuel requirements on Sept. 26.

Oct. 5, 2022

DLA Distribution Commander celebrates 25th anniversary of the agency

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, a major subordinate command of DLA. Originally named Defense Distribution Center, DDC was officially stood up on October 1, 1997, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania after a lengthy study of potential locations for the consolidated Defense Distribution Center headquarters.

Oct. 5, 2022

DLA Aviation commander visits DLA Aviation at Cherry Point

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler visited DLA Aviation at Cherry Point, North Carolina, on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Sept. 19 and 20 for workforce engagement and discussions with senior leadership at Fleet Readiness Center East.

Oct. 4, 2022

DHRS Senior Leaders Gather in Columbus for Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 60 senior leaders from across the various organizations that comprise the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources Services gathered in Columbus Sept. 20-22 for a leadership summit to network and strategize for the future.

Oct. 4, 2022

DLA acquisition professionals complete Insights into Industry program at UVA

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency recently sent 27 members from the acquisition workforce to its Insight into Industry program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Oct. 4, 2022

Editorial: Partnership helps hazardous materials office achieve IT accessibility

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Collaboration between the agency’s hazardous materials experts and its Office of the Chief Engineer drove recent DLA accessibility boosts to a key online application.

Oct. 3, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Dana Henderson

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Employee Spotlight: Dana Henderson Property Disposal Specialist Expeditionary Civilian DLA Disposition Services at San Joaquin, California

Oct. 3, 2022

DLA Energy hosts 17th annual international Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Representatives from 13 countries met in person to talk fuel infrastructure, future operations, future initiatives, challenges, and increased partnership opportunities during the 17th annual DLA Energy Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 20-22.

Oct. 3, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Manuel Arceo

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution spotlights Manuel Arceo, a supervisory supply systems analyst at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.