DLA News Archive

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

Cheng Yen: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Employee Spotlight

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. DLA Energy is highlighting employees of AAPI heritage who are honoring their history and making a difference through their accomplishments both in their workplace and community.

May 2, 2022

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recognizes National Small Business Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For more than 51 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, the National Small Business Week will occur May 1-7.

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.

May 2, 2022

DLA celebrates small business partnerships, connects owners with new opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is marking National Small Business Week May 1-7 by celebrating the contributions of small businesses that make up 80% of the agency’s suppliers.

May 1, 2022

PaCE Spotlight: Jeremiah Burns

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — Jeremiah Burns is a current member of PaCE Group 40 beginning in 2020. For his second year, he is at the DLA Disposition Services site in Richmond, Virginia. He is set to complete the program as a Property Disposal Specialist, and is on target to become an Environmental COR after graduation.