DLA News Archive

March 18, 2022

Bellwood elk pass annual inspection with flying colors

RICHMOND, Va. — The elk roaming freely within designated pastures on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, were given a clean bill of health by the Commonwealth of Virginia during their annual inspection March 16.

March 18, 2022

Where in the World: Aviano

Tucked into the far northeast corner of the country, a small DLA property disposal team handles the reverse logistics needs of Army, Air Force and Navy installations throughout mainland Italy.

March 17, 2022

Bahrain hosts Chili Cook Off, All Hands and Award Ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Bahrain hosted their first annual Chili Cook-Off, as well as their All Hands and Award Ceremony on Feb. 23.

March 17, 2022

Employee Reflection: Dietmar Manuth

Meet the German with an amazing 45 years of service with DLA Disposition Services.

March 16, 2022

Eisenhower School visits DLA Distribution, gets first-hand lesson in global logistics support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Students from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution March 4, the school’s first in-person visit since COVID-19 related restrictions were put in place.

March 16, 2022

DLA Distribution Commanding General delivers Women's History Month Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Throughout the month of March, the Department of Defense joins the nation in honoring National Women’s History Month, recognizing the invaluable contributions of women who have inspired and shaped our Nation.

March 16, 2022

New Logistics Fuel Card offers flexibility, speed

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Logistics Fuel Card will allow military and federal agencies to buy small quantities of specialty fuel this spring. To improve customer service and provide more flexibility, DLA added the card to its commercial fuel card solutions so customers can fill storage tanks from commercial sources worldwide when short-notice requirements arise.

March 16, 2022

PaCERs receive training at Tucson Site

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Pathways to Career Excellence Group 42 along with one member of Group 40 were welcomed to Tucson, Arizona, in the first week of March during a visit to the DLA Centralized Demilitarization Division site.

March 16, 2022

A conversation with DLA’s first female senior enlisted leader 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal is the first female to serve as the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader. DLA Public Affairs talked with her about the changes she’s seen in opportunities for women during her 30-year career, stereotypes and more. 

March 16, 2022

Tube assembly contracts expand supplier base, provide inventory for Air Force

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recently awarded contracts to two suppliers that will more than double the number of TF33 tube assemblies available to meet demand from Air Force engineering operations.