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Archive: March, 2022

Planes sit on a runway.

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.

Bahrain hosts Chili Cook Off, All Hands and Award Ceremony

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.

A man poses.

March 17, 2022

Employee Reflection: Dietmar Manuth

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

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

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.

a man checks a generator fuel tank

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.

Three man stand near an open back of a box truck

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.

Graphic with a collage of pictures of a black woman in various Army uniforms at a variety of ages

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. 

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

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.

A man poses in front of material handling equipment.

March 16, 2022

Employee Reflection: Denis Valdevit

Get to know the Italian material examiner and identifier who fashions his own guitars.

A servicemember's lower half is depicted as they unpack a package of pre-filled syringes of influenza vaccine.

March 15, 2022

DLA flu vaccine program attributes success to battle rhythm, partnerships

PHILADELPHIA — Thanks to early action and teamwork between Defense Logistics Agency partners, three contracts totaling 3.4 million doses of the influenza vaccine were awarded Feb. 25, meaning DLA will start receiving shipments of the inoculations in August, well ahead of the 2022-2023 flu season. The awards went to three vendors with a total maximum value of $70.4 million and will satisfy the needs of warfighters and eligible dependents around the globe.