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Sept. 16, 2016
Kluczynski, developer of leaders, to join DLA Hall of Fame
A program that helps transform Defense Logistics Agency employees into leaders is a legacy that earned Paula Kluczynski a posthumous place in the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20.
Sept. 15, 2016
Galbraith, force behind critical distribution system, joins DLA Hall of Fame
One of the 2016 inductees into the DLA Hall of Fame, Kent “Rocky” Galbraith, spent 38 years with DLA, beginning as a warehouse worker at Defense Depot Ogden Utah in 1966.
Sept. 14, 2016
Ennis, past deputy, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, three-term mayor, named for Hall of Fame
In 1984, David Ennis was voted one of 10 Outstanding DLA Personnel; in 2016 he is one of seven honorees to join the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20.
Sept. 13, 2016
Property disposal specialist killed in Bagram to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame
Krissie Davis, a civilian DLA employee killed while on her second volunteer deployment in June 2015, will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20.
Army, DLA senior leaders discuss ways to improve readiness via close work on metrics, other areas
Senior leaders from the Army and the Defense Logistics Agency discussed how they can better track and project shortages in military equipment and more fully adopt a common system for monitoring disposal of excess or worn-out equipment at the annual Army/DLA Day at the Pentagon Sept. 8.
Sept. 12, 2016
DLA Hall of Fame 2016: Adolphi excels as leader, citizen-soldier in a career of firsts
On each day leading up to the 2016 DLA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 20, dla.mil will highlight the career of one of the seven new honorees. Today's feature explores the achievements of Celia Adolphi, who served as the first civilian deputy director of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Reserve Force and was first woman in the Army Reserve to attain the rank of major general.
DLA Pacific welcomes new commander as Ellis receives accolades for job well done
Army Col. Rick Ellis relinquished his command of Defense Logistics Agency Pacific in a Sept. 6 ceremony aboard the historic USS Missouri, docked at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Sept. 9, 2016
Agency designates day to promote resilience
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency sponsored its first Resiliency Day, emphasizing the theme, “Resiliency in Action” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 7.
September/October 2016 Loglines magazine now available
The latest issue of Loglines magazine features stories from across the Defense Logistics Agency.
Sept. 8, 2016
Commentary: A day of remembrance, a day of unity — for nation and family
In observance of Patriot Day, a DLA employee reflects on how Sept. 11, 2001, affected her, changing her perspective on her role as a DoD civil servant and bringing her and her children closer.
DLA looks to commercial industry for innovative solutions
Counterfeit parts prevention and additive manufacturing are among numerous areas that need innovative solutions from commercial industry, Defense Logistics Agency’s research and development chief said during the agency’s first Research and Development Industry Day Sept. 7 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Sept. 7, 2016
Conference highlights warfighter support, opportunities for small businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Small businesses play a large role in supporting the warfighter, and that impact was on display Aug. 30 – Sep. 1 at a Defense Logistics Agency conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Sept. 6, 2016
Busch hosts FEMA deputy chief to kick off National Preparedness Month
To kick off National Preparedness Month, Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch hosted Joseph Nimmich, deputy administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, at a Sept. 1 event in the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Sept. 2, 2016
Americas at San Pedro personnel demonstrate resiliency
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas at San Pedro, California, employees showed effective distribution management during a supply chain disruption and demonstrated resiliency in the Jet A aviation fuel supply chain at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
DSCR employee wins gold in 2016 National Veterans’ Wheelchair Games
RICHMOND, VA — Kathy Tilbury brought home four gold medals after competing in the 2016 National Veterans’ Wheelchair Games June 26 – July 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She medaled in three swim events, the 100-meter backstroke, 100- and 200-meter freestyle, and Handle Ball bowling.
Pentagon’s top acquisition official talks innovation, sustainment with defense industry
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The United States’ technological superiority is being challenged, and the Department of Defense must start implementing new, innovative ideas to beat the competition, the Pentagon’s top acquisition official told military and industry officials Aug. 31 at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Expo in Columbus, Ohio.
Sept. 1, 2016
DLA Distribution initiates mapping operations at Fort Bragg
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — On August 16, DLA Distribution’s newest operation, DLA Distribution Mapping at Fort Bragg, delivered its first shipment, consisting of four topographic maps for mission planning, to local customers.
Smart buyers, common sense key to equipment readiness says leader of Army’s combat ground systems
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Army’s program executive officer for Ground Combat Systems advised fellow logisticians and industrial representatives to not become victims of the acquisition process Sept. 30 during the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Expo at Columbus, Ohio.
Aug. 30, 2016
DLA, defense industry collaborate on maximizing warfighter readiness
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA keeps its promise to support warfighters around the world because of America’s defense industrial base, DLA Logistics Operations Director Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith said Aug. 30 during the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Expo in Columbus, Ohio.
The Hatch Act and you: Social media Q&A with DLA OGC
The use of social media is an area where it can be easy for a federal employee to violate the rule if not careful. Here an attorney from DLA’s Office of General Counsel answers questions about various uses of new media.
Aug. 28, 2016
More than a Help Desk
Fort Belvoir, VA — DLA’s Customer Interaction Center at Battle Creek, Michigan, takes up to 1,600 contacts a day to help customers place orders, check delivery status and more.
Crushing It in Europe
Fort Belvoir, VA — A multinational exercise in Poland hones DLA logisticians’ skills while working with other agencies and allied nations under high pressure.
Battle Ready in Battle Creek and Beyond
Fort Belvoir, VA — DLA’s quick-reaction teams not only help set up port openings and obtain needed supplies for contingencies. They also do expeditionary disposition.
DLA Troop Support's 'Dream Team' Saves Big on Drugs
Fort Belvoir, VA — A team from DLA Troop Support has helped save hundreds of millions of dollars through contracts to buy generic drugs.
Road to Recovery
Fort Belvoir, VA — An employee injured while on duty suffers life-threatening injuries but returns in just 10 months to his job at DLA’s Office of the Inspector General.