DLA News Archive

Oct. 5, 2023

All hands on deck… DLA team joins forces to offload big ship parts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s newest whole of government partner is the Transportation Department’s Maritime Administration. Supporting MARAD’s fleet of five new state-of-the-art National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, slated for Merchant Marine training and humanitarian assistance, DLA Distribution will provide enduring parts storage and distribution services for more than 800 NSMV items.

Oct. 4, 2023

Active shooter drill prepares workforce for worst case scenario

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held an active shooter drill Sept. 27 at its McNamara Headquarters Complex so employees could learn what to do if a shooting situation happened in the building.

Oct. 4, 2023

Communication with a purpose, key theme of Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Sports comradery and friendly opposition filled the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support town hall September 28, along with addressing ongoing organizational challenges and congratulating teammates.

Oct. 4, 2023

Exercise planners helping DLA create effective training scenarios

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Exercises are useful training tools and are used to practice virtually every aspect of operations from safety procedures to battlefield movements.

Oct. 4, 2023

Troop Support helps modernize USACE’s disaster response

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for six DTOS emergency command and control vehicles worth approximately $9.7 million in July. Deliveries are scheduled to begin February 2024.

Oct. 4, 2023

National Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Nicole Campos

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution spotlights Nicole Campos, a management analyst at DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy.

Oct. 4, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight - Luis Alejo

RICHMOND, Va. — Branch Chief, Luis Alejo joins Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from Sep. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023

Oct. 3, 2023

San Joaquin’s Paredes awarded for outstanding customer service

TRACY, Calif. — Lead Information, Ticketing and Registration Recreation Specialist Cynthia (Cindy) Paredes assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at San Joaquin received the 2023 Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility and Program Excellence Individual award for Outstanding Customer Service.

Oct. 3, 2023

DLA Troop Support Celebrates Two Retirements

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony in honor of Robert Panichelle, DLA Troop Support competition advocate and chief of pricing, and Isabelle Duvak, contract specialist with a senior contracting officer warrant in DLA Troop Support construction & equipment supply chain, on September 28, 2023.

Oct. 3, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Daisy Williams

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Learn more about Daisy Williams, DLA Energy Fuel Card Programs Contracting Officer.