DLA News Archive

Aug. 29, 2024

Warner Robins logistics complex rehearses WMS implementation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Teammates from across DLA, the Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Sustainment Center met at Warner Robins Air Force Base to review processes and conduct a rehearsal of concept drill in advance of deploying WMS.

Aug. 29, 2024

Three DLA Land and Maritime associates earn top Lean Six Sigma certifications

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates have risen to the top of the DLA Continuous Process Improvement ladder after receiving Lean Six Sigma Black Belt honors earlier this month.

Aug. 28, 2024

DLA Aviation modernizes operations with Warehouse Management System

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation recently transitioned to the Warehouse Management System at its industrial support activities collocated with Navy fleet readiness centers in San Diego, Cherry Point and Jacksonville, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve inventory management, operational efficiency and warfighter support.

Aug. 28, 2024

COOPEX makes comeback for Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Members of DLA Disposition Services participated in a Continuity of Operations exercise as a way to remain mission ready in the event of future emergencies.

Aug. 28, 2024

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi hosts Army Aviation and Missile Command leadership

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Corpus Christi, Texas, hosted Army Maj. Gen. Lori Robinson, commanding general, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, and her command team at Corpus Christi Army Depot, Aug. 26.

Aug. 27, 2024

DLA Industry Collider Day to highlight agency innovation efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency will award contracts to 10 small businesses that will broaden government offerings and opportunities to address national interest challenges during the fifth annual DLA Industry Collider Day Sept. 10 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

Aug. 26, 2024

Rail tank cars added to petroleum training program at Fort Barfoot

FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Virginia National Guard website — After years of planning, the U.S. Forces Command added two rail tank cars to their Petroleum Operations Sustainment Training program, or POST, in support of the Fort Gregg-Adams-based 94th Training Division to enhance bulk fuel supply training efforts Aug. 23, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. 

Aug. 23, 2024

Tulsa Air National Guard Base opens vital infrastructure

Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Oklahoma National Guard website — The Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 138th Fighter Wing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, August 13, 2024, celebrating the opening of a fuels complex and a commercial inspection facility.

Aug. 23, 2024

Air National Guardsmen Participate in Mobilization Training

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air National Guard website — As part of a pre-deployment exercise Aug. 12-18 The 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 212th Engineering and Installation Squadron packaged and prepared equipment for military airlift recently. This exercise tested the Airmen’s capability to get materials and troops out the door if they are called to deploy or respond to an emergency at a moment’s notice.

Aug. 23, 2024

Agency exploring property disposition possibilities for Darwin-based Marines

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services wants to secure enduring reverse logistics support for rotational U.S. forces training and operating in northern Australia.