DLA News Archive

July 24, 2023

Upcoming strategy to outline agency’s supply chain security approach

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new strategy will become DLA’s roadmap for protecting the security of the DOD supply chain that serves troops and federal partners around the world.

July 21, 2023

Restrooms on Defense Supply Center Richmond are going green

RICHMOND, Va. — In the interest of environmental stewardship and reducing the number of service calls for sewer line repair, backups and maintenance, all restrooms on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, are being upgraded with biodegradable paper towels.

July 21, 2023

New training program fights against suicide

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — To increase suicide prevention awareness, Battle Creek Morale, Welfare and Recreation Family Program Manager and Licensed Master Social Worker Lisa Grenon invited Scott Teichmer, a member of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County and Question, Persuade, Refer Institute master trainer, to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ most recent Leadership Summit for a new type of training.

July 20, 2023

Good food and fun highlight patriotic event on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — The unmistakable aroma of hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, and chili filled the air in the cafeteria of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Operations Center (bldg. 46) on Defense Supply Center Richmond Virginia, July 12.

July 20, 2023

Ohio schools get surplus DOD laptops

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When students return to Minford Elementary School in Ohio this fall, they will have more than 300 new laptops thanks to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ “Computers for Learning.”

July 19, 2023

Aviation soars - wins DLA Director’s Strategic Goal Awards

RICHMOND, Va. — Several Defense Logistics Agency Aviation associates were recognized with DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic’s Strategic Goals Award for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal 2023. The award recognizes the measurable contributions made by teams, or individuals, toward achieving the goals set forth within the lines of effort of the director’s Strategic Plan.

July 19, 2023

2023 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military employees.

July 19, 2023

DLA foreign policy advisor visits DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Foreign Policy Advisor Gregory Winstead made a brief visit to DLA Distribution Headquarters, June 28.

July 18, 2023

DLA Energy Shadow Program provides broader understanding, exposure to senior executives

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Strategic Policy and Programs employee Daniel Poole walked side by DLA Energy Deputy Commander Dave Kless during a shadowing experience June 12-15.

July 18, 2023

DLA Aviation April Employees of the Month keep materials moving

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s April Employees of the Month are Chad Davis and Karen Beck are problem solvers and maintain the momentum on DLA Aviation’s commitment to the warfighter.