DLA News Archive

May 5, 2022

R&D program yields new sources for obsolete parts, raw materials 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA research and development team matches America’s small businesses with research and development projects that address critical supply chain gaps and security threats.

May 4, 2022

DLA firefighters save lives in New Cumberland apartment fire

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As fire raged through an apartment building on 813 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Defense Logistics Agency firefighters assigned to DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire & Emergency Services responded to the fire alarm at 7:26 a.m. Dec. 30. Initial reports from the scene identified a fire in a first-floor apartment and multiple victims trapped on the second floor.

May 4, 2022

Get physical May 16 at newly opened Red Brick Fitness Center

Richmond, Va. — The newly rebuilt fitness center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia is back, bigger and better and ready to help you reach your fitness goals starting May 16.

May 4, 2022

Latvians gain insight on US Army logistics from LRC Italy

LERINO, Italy — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 405th Army Field Support Brigade website — Officials from the Latvian State Defense Logistics and Procurement Centre paid a visit to U.S. Army Garrison Italy recently to observe Army logistics at work and see what systems and processes the Army uses to receive, inventory and issue supplies and equipment.

May 3, 2022

Mental Health Awareness: It’s okay to answer Question 21 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a good time to bring up Question 21 on Standard Form 86, which federal employees complete for initial or renewed security clearances.

May 3, 2022

573rd CMXS: Supporting the sustainment mission through quality machined aircraft parts

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — The 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron Machine Flight with the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group provides specialized machined parts, which keep aircraft flying.

May 3, 2022

DLA Troop Support celebrates civilian retirement after 35 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a retirement ceremony April 27, for a Clothing and Textile supply chain employee with 35 years of federal service.

May 2, 2022

Lessons in logistics, leadership, life: reflections of DLA Troop Support’s aide de camp

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support aide de camp to the commander, Army Captain Martin Hunt, was honored during a promotion ceremony May 2 in Philadelphia. The promotion of an ADC lieutenant to captain also signals a change in assignment. While preparing for his upcoming departure from the ADC role, Hunt shared his reflections and experiences at DLA Troop Support, as captured here by the DLA Troop Support Public Affairs team.

May 2, 2022

DSCC named Tree City USA for the fourth consecutive year

MT VERNON, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus was named a Tree City USA for the fourth consecutive year at the annual Tree City USA Awards Presentation on April 21 in the Schnormeier Event Center in Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The all-day event was attended by representatives from 45 communities across 15 counties in Central Ohio.

May 2, 2022

Employee Spotlight Questions: Joseph “Scott” Wilson

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.