DLA News Archive

March 30, 2022

And it all started on a Tuesday

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In the first decade of the command; 1972-1982 a lot happened. Not everything could be included, some events, like the ones in Teheran we could not find a lot of information on. If you have information, pictures or personal stories that are important for the command’s history please send a copy to the public affairs office.

March 30, 2022

DLA Aviation January Leadership Award recipients invest in employee growth

Richmond, Va. — Good leaders recognize potential in their employees, and great leaders find ways to help employees fulfill that potential. Robert “Bob” Kish, supervisor of the Marine Corps Customer Facing Division’s Aviation Customer Relationship Management Cell and Sarah Wright, chief of Strategic Contracts within the Program Management Division, Strategic Acquisition and Programs Directorate, are the January Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award recipients and honored for their dedication to helping employees reach their professional potential.

March 30, 2022

Employee Reflection: Salvatore Caruso

Get to know the Formula 1 and beautiful car loving DLA Disposition Services materials examiner and identifier from Italy.

March 29, 2022

DLA Distribution Anniston highlights Champion of the Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a recent newsletter shared with employees, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, recognized Justin B. Rollins as one of the Champions of the Month.

March 29, 2022

Employee spotlight: Senior Master Sgt. Amanda Amaya

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Amaya is among the 1% of airmen promoted to chief master sergeant and the 2021 Outstanding Logistics Readiness Staff Enlisted Member of the Year for the Air Force District of Washington. 

March 28, 2022

Leadership Reflection: Mark Miskin

Get to know the area manager for DLA Disposition Services operations in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

March 28, 2022

Tour provides DLA Aviation glimpse into their role in keeping Virginia Army National Guard helicopters flying

RICHMOND, Va. — More than a dozen members of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer Directorate toured the Virginia Army National Guard’s Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, Virginia, March 17.

March 25, 2022

Airmen recognized for leadership, excellence by DLA enterprise

Richmond, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Aviation airmen win enterprise-level recognition for their performance and leadership.

March 25, 2022

International Students visit DLA Distribution, Norfolk, Virginia

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nine international students participating in a course let by the U.S. Navy Supply Corps School visited Defense Logistics Agency Norfolk, Virginia, March 1.

March 24, 2022

Newly minted CPI Green Belts save time, man-hours with improved Subsistence processes

PHILADELPHIA — Continuous process improvement isn’t just a heady concept thrown around by think tanks and executives. It’s a real, painstaking, value-added effort – and it pays off, said Rene King, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support CPI division chief. Two recent CPI projects completed in the Subsistence supply chain are proof of its effectiveness, with a combined savings of $1.9 million in time and costs.