DLA News Archive

Oct. 24, 2024

DLA employees beautify community roadside

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency team assigned to Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, removed debris and trash along a one-mile stretch of Normandy Memorial Drive in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s statewide Adopt A Highway program, Oct. 19.

Oct. 24, 2024

DLA’s Joint Reserve Force deploy in support of hurricane recovery efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Four members of the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force were instrumental in ensuring 21 million meals, ready to eat, and over 300,000 gallons of fuel were distributed in support of the hurricane recovery efforts from North Carolina to Florida.

Oct. 23, 2024

DLA Distribution commander talks strategy, connects with workforce during town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, hosted his first town hall since taking command at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15.

Oct. 23, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Aaron Wessman

RICHMOND, Va. — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an effort to confirm the federal government’s commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year.

Oct. 23, 2024

Power restored at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus underwent a controlled power outage on Wednesday, Oct. 23. At about 9:40 a.m., the entire installation experienced a total interruption of electrical service as part of a Full-Scale Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise to test the installation’s emergency backup generators and provide tenants with real-time practice of personnel accountability and Continuity of Operation Plans. Power was restored at 5:44 p.m.

Oct. 22, 2024

Enhancing DLA Europe & Africa’s forward presence in Romania

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Support Team Victory met with representatives from Area Support Group Black Sea and U.S. Army Garrison Black Sea at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase near Constanța, Romania, Oct. 1-2.

Oct. 22, 2024

Property reutilization prioritized for 2025

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In support of a new long-term agency strategy, DLA’s reverse logistics arm wants to triple the amount of used and excess DOD property reclaimed by warfighters.

Oct. 22, 2024

Maritime Supplier Operations wins Navy Regatta for second consecutive year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maritime Supplier Operations’ USS FMS cruised to victory at the annual Navy Regatta Oct. 9 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Eagle Eye Golf Course pond. The cardboard boat race was hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to celebrate the Navy’s 249th birthday.

Oct. 21, 2024

Operation Reload 24: Foxtrot Company Ensures Army Readiness Through Dynamic Logistics Training

Camp Humphreys, South Korea — Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Official U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Foxtrot Company of the 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion carried out a field training exercise known as Operation Reload. This exercise focused on convoy movements to deploy to new locations, managing logistics packages (LOGPAC) to resupply our Air Defenders, and executing supply support activities (SSA).

Oct. 21, 2024

DLA and Department of State sign 10-year, $600M partnership agreement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new interagency agreement, effective Oct. 1, established a formal governance structure aligning supply chain requirements and centralizing logistical support between the Defense Logistics Agency and Department of State allowing for logistics support to their over 250 embassies and consulates globally.