DLA News Archive

Aug. 2, 2024

Continual vigilance, prompt reporting needed to protect installation from IEDs

RICHMOND, Va. — During Antiterrorism Awareness Month, Security and Emergency Services is highlighting the importance of employees engaging in continual vigilance and the proactive reporting of suspicious items at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Aug. 1, 2024

Navy Demonstrates ‘Game-Changing’ System to Rearm Warships at Sea

PORT HUENEME, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) website — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) successfully conducted the first land-based demonstration of the Transferrable Rearming Mechanism (TRAM). U.S. Navy surface combatants will now be able to reload missile canisters into their MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) while at sea and in an unheard-of pace with revolutionary strategic potential.

Aug. 1, 2024

From island humidity to desert heat: Raider maintainers persevere

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Strategic Command website — Airmen assigned to the 28th Maintenance Group have transitioned from the humid tropics to the desert sun as they move from leading a Bomber Task Force mission in Guam, to their participation in Red Flag-Nellis.

Aug. 1, 2024

DLA Distribution continues legacy of Arctic support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, continues to support Defense Department activities at Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the Pacer Goose mission. This annual resupply mission is done in conjunction with NATO ally, Denmark.

July 31, 2024

Karns recognized for nearly 50 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Karns, chief counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was recognized for his nearly 50 combined years of service to the nation during a ceremony in front of friends, family and DLA leadership July 26 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 31, 2024

Former Air Force planes provided to DOJ

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency property disposal specialists recently facilitated the transfer of former U.S. Special Operations Command aircraft to the Department of Justice.

July 30, 2024

High Quality Medical Care a Top DOD Readiness Priority

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's top priority is caring for service members and their families. Therefore, conducting field training exercises where America's fighting force are exposed to the worst possible case scenario, prepares military medical personnel on the various approaches to care when supplies and logistics support may be running out.

July 30, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts safety experts to discuss best practices

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution played host to a meeting of the Susquehanna Valley Field Federal Safety Council at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 25. The council, hosted by Zachariah Shaner, safety and occupational health manager, DLA Distribution, consists of local federal employees and safety and health professionals who collaborate to improve safety and health in the federal government.

July 30, 2024

DLA Logistics Operations team exercises COOP capability during national event

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations tested their continuity of operations plan, or COOP, during a July 23-24 exercise dubbed “Eagle Horizon,” in which part of the agency’s Fort-Belvoir-based headquarters element relocated to Defense Supply Center Richmond.

July 30, 2024

Troop Support town hall focuses on importance of workforce, ‘People First! Warfighter Always!’

PHILADELPHIA — Leadership appreciation of the civilian workforce was the running theme of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support town hall on July 24.