Redirecting...
Archive
Search

DLA News Archive

Results:
Archive: October, 2024

Three people stand on outdoor pier and talk.

Oct. 11, 2024

Defense fuel support at Craney Island: Fostering partnership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s newest Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan visited fuel facilities at the Defense Fuel Support Point Craney Island in Portsmouth, Virginia and Chambers Airfield in Norfolk, Virginia, during his first trip since taking command.

A graphic featuring Jeremy Reeves

Oct. 10, 2024

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Jeremy Reeves

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.

World Mental Health Day Poster.

Oct. 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day: Know the warning signs, seek help

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — World Mental Health Day is celebrated on Oct. 10 of each year to raise awareness around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

Supplies in a warehouse

Oct. 10, 2024

DLA Distribution partners with DLA Troop Support to transport 21 million MREs in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the nation continues response efforts to the damage caused across the southeastern United States by Hurricane Helene, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues to play a key role in whole of government support.

A group of soldiers grab boxes of water in front of a church.

Oct. 10, 2024

Many teams making DLA’s hurricane support possible

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's hurricane support is like a symphony orchestra with the Agency Synchronization Operations Center merging operations into one masterful melody.

A Navy officer in camouflage speaks behind a podium with the Defense Logistics Agency logo on it

Oct. 9, 2024

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna first responders recognized for life-saving efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Seven Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, first responders were recognized for their life-saving actions during a ceremony held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26.

A woman stands outside holding a case of water bottles while a Soldier and man look on.

Oct. 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene: 21M meals, 285K gallons of fuel among DLA’s support to FEMA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Providing vital supplies to those crawling back from the devastating blows of Hurricane Helene remains a significant endeavor for DLA.

Two police officers have their guns out in an office setting with cubicles to look for an active shooter. There is a evaluator in an orange vest watching them. There is a victim in a military uniform lying on the floor.

Oct. 8, 2024

Full-scale exercise tests crisis response at Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were tested during a full-scale crisis response exercise Sept. 19.

Attendee of fuel forum pose for group photo.

Oct. 8, 2024

DLA Energy leaders focus on solutions to contested logistics problems in EUCOM, AFRICOM

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Energy senior leaders met with DLA Europe & Africa teams, U.S. military leaders and coalition partners from 18 countries during the 19th Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

Portrait of man with USA Flag in background

Oct. 7, 2024

PACE Spotlight: Jordan Whitaker

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Jordan Whitaker is a current member of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence Program Group 46, which began in 2023. For his second year in the PACE Program, Whitaker will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services Fort Mead, Maryland, site.