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A large piece of green equipment with an extendable boom prepares to lift a container that is used to ship items on the back of semitrucks. The operation is taking place in a parking lot.

May 18, 2023

Ohio RTCH reuse saves over $1 million

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team in Columbus, Ohio, knew they could put a Rough Terrain Container Handler to good use, but with a price tag of over $1 million for a new one, it was just out of reach.

Nathaniel Steele and Thomas ‘Tommy’ Simpson have worked diligently to keep materials moving for the safety and support of fleet readiness at DLA Aviation.

May 18, 2023

Aviation recognizes February 2023 Employees of the Month

RICHMOND, Va. — February 2023 employees of the month Nathaniel Steele and Thomas ‘Tommy’ Simpson have worked diligently to keep materials moving for the safety and support of fleet readiness at DLA Aviation.

Headshot of a man with red hair and light skin wearing a white dress shirt and blue suit coat.

May 17, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Program fuels desire to serve, professional growth

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Nick Staufer began his career with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, it wasn’t a question of whether he would enter the ranks of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce – it was only a matter of when and where.

A portrait of John Kurtz on a DLA emblem background

May 17, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

DLA Aviation at Richmond celebrates April as 9-1-1 awareness month

May 17, 2023

DLA Aviation at Richmond celebrates April as 9-1-1 awareness month

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation marked 9-1-1 awareness during the month of April, ensuring Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia employees, contractors and visitors know how, when and why to call 9-1-1.

A photo of a man and his family, another photo of the same man helping a customer in a warehouse, but looking substantially smaller.

May 17, 2023

Standout Alaska-based disposal specialist aims to inspire others

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When some longtime customers recently visited DLA’s property disposal site in Anchorage, they started looking around for ‘the big guy’ and asking where he was. They didn’t realize they were talking directly to him.

Head and shoulders picture of a man on top of the DLA logo

May 16, 2023

National Police Week spotlight: Lt. Noe Hernandez

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Lt. Noe Hernandez shares details about his job as a training coordinator for the DLA Police Force at Fort Belvoir, Va.

Photo is of a group of people standing in a large warehouse

May 16, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army War College students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted student and faculty members of the U.S. Army War College during their visit to the headquarters.

A portrait of Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson on a DLA emblem background

May 16, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An Air Force officer who increased material availability and transformed how DLA integrates business processes and joint operational activities is part of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

Man stands facing mounds of debris under a blue sky

May 15, 2023

Agency prepares for 2023 hurricane season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA made final preparations for the upcoming hurricane season during a Hurricane Academics forum May 10.