DLA News Archive

July 21, 2022

Leading the way with supply

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 16th Air Force website — Major operations and events require precise management of supplies and goods. The mission is amplified by the efforts of the 10th Intelligence Support Squadron’s materiel management Airmen, also known as supply Airmen.

July 21, 2022

DLA police officer receives award for life saving efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Police Officer, Sergeant Matthew Bednego, administered life-saving CPR while responding to an emergency call April 12 at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 21, 2022

DLA prepares to act swiftly during hurricane season

Fort Belvoir, VA — Hurricane season runs from the early summer to late fall, but the Defense Logistics Agency prepares year-round to respond to natural disasters. In 2021, DLA provided $40 million in hurricane support, according to the Whole of Government Division. This included 752,000 gallons of fuel, 809,000 meals, 126 leased generators and 49 deployed civilians.

July 20, 2022

Site Spotlight: DLA Disposition Services Anniston

Get to know more about the Anniston Disposition Services site.

July 20, 2022

DLA Energy customer account specialist reflects on serving with his twin

DLA Energy Customer Account Specialist Terry Poole has an identical twin, Perry. The brothers grew up sharing a love for hunting, fishing, and playing football. After high school graduation, they also shared a love for the U.S. Air Force.

July 20, 2022

HR deputy director retires after 43 years of military, civil service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Billie Keeler, DLA Human Resources' deputy director, will retire July 31 with 43 years of federal service and an enduring admiration for the agency’s mission and people.

July 20, 2022

Mutual aid agreement between regional first responders critical during emergency events

RICHMOND, Va. — A warm, mid-morning summer day quickly turned into a scary hazardous material nightmare for the children and parents enjoying a fun and relaxing day at a community swimming pool in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

July 19, 2022

DLA Distribution Susquehanna supervisors receive Active Assailant Training

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Different from a run-hide-fight training, this is a higher level of training specifically designed for supervisors and senior leaders.

July 18, 2022

COREX 22 kicks-off with training in Battle Creek, Michigan

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — COREX 22 gets underway in Battle Creek, Michigan with refresher training.

July 18, 2022

Army aviator tapped to lead DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins will succeed U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry July 22 as commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Defense Supply Center Columbus.