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Dec. 4, 2015

DLA Distribution hosts 87th Logistics Readiness Support Group

Members of the 87th Logistics Readiness Support Group from MaGuire Air Force Base, N.J., visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution on Dec. 3 to gain a general understanding of the distribution operations.

Nov. 30, 2015

I am DLA: Betty Brock

Betty Brock, DLA Distribution, Barstow, California.

Nov. 30, 2015

History Highlights: Quartermaster at War - McNamara in North Africa

Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara was assigned to II Corps Headquarters in June 1942. Two months later, he was appointed the Corps’ quartermaster and became responsible for five classes of supply and transportation, including all aspects of fuel and food. McNamara’s first task was to plan logistics support for the unit’s amphibious assault to seize Oran in western Algeria as part of Operation Torch.

Nov. 25, 2015

‘Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency’: November/December Loglines available

The November/December issue of Loglines magazine, “Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at how the field activities within the Defense Logistics Agency work to support warfighters worldwide.

Nov. 20, 2015

Enterprise Process Management: Driving Quality and Reliability

Enterprise Process Management drives quality and reliability throughout agency operations.

Nov. 20, 2015

Smart Storage

DLA Distribution uses performance-based logistics to improve materiel readiness and cut storage costs.

Nov. 20, 2015

Official Sources

Logistics professionals can rely on WebFLIS for accurate, up-to-date information on supply items.

Nov. 20, 2015

Global Reach

DLA Troop Support’s Maintenance and Repair Operation provides customized support for facilities maintenance, public works and civil engineering around the world.

Nov. 20, 2015

Fuel Rebalance

DLA Energy rebalances fuel and its infrastructure throughout the Pacific theater to make sure fuel is in the right place, at the right time, for its customers.

Nov. 20, 2015

Procurement for the B-1

DLA Aviation’s Forging and Casting Assistance Team helps procure fuel-cooling components for the B-1 Lancer fleet.

Nov. 16, 2015

A Conversation with … Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin

The Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader talks about his role at DLA.

Nov. 6, 2015

MWR hosts HQC Halloween 5K Run/Walk for fun, fitness

More than 100 employees participated in the HQC Halloween 5K Run/Walk at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 5. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program office sponsored the zombie-themed event, which had been postponed from Oct. 28 due to inclement weather.

Nov. 5, 2015

Partners in Protection

Educating employees on potential hazards, threats and crimes is one of the Mission Assurance Working Group's primary goals.

Nov. 5, 2015

Marines celebrate 240th birthday, 70th anniversary of Iwo Jima

Marines past and present gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 3 to observe the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps and the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II in which the Marines played the pivotal role.

Oct. 29, 2015

Domestic Violence Awareness: Not just something we do in October

We make the mistake of thinking domestic violence happens only to other people—people we don’t know who, for reasons we can’t imagine, find themselves in dangerous situations fraught with emotional and physical pain.

Oct. 23, 2015

DLA senior enlisted leader visits senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs

The Defense Logistics Agency’s top enlisted leader visited with the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this week as part of an effort to increase the relationship between the agency and the military services.

Oct. 21, 2015

Crime Prevention Month campaign focuses on fraud, theft in the workplace

October is Crime Prevention Month and security officials in Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support are encouraging employees to help the agency combat crime, including theft and fraud, in the workplace.

Oct. 19, 2015

DLA takes responsibility for Air Force’s Hazardous Material Management System

The Air Force’s system for tracking and managing hazardous materials and waste is now under the management of Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations and DLA Logistics Operations.

Oct. 16, 2015

Finish line in sight for agency’s first full audit; corrective actions, sustainment next steps

The Defense Logistics Agency is nearing the finish line toward its first full audit, two years ahead of the congressionally mandated 2017 target, with the signing of three audit readiness assertion letters. The signed letters will now be sent to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for review and approval.

Oct. 15, 2015

‘Story of Us’ video celebrates DLA’s dedicated employees, diverse missions

A new video released this week shows how each employee in the Defense Logistics Agency plays a vital role in the agency fulfilling its mission to warfighter support.

Oct. 15, 2015

DLA results on federal survey show favorable employee opinions of agency

Defense Logistics Agency employees view their organization more favorably than employees of many

Sept. 24, 2015

CENTCOM senior leader visits DLA Energy Middle East

The U.S. Central Command Deployment and Distribution Operations Center director visited Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East facilities at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Sept. 17.

Sept. 10, 2015

Customer support reps, liaison officers get renewed understanding of DLA mission, priorities

Defense Logistics Agency customer support representatives and liaison officers who work on-site with military customers throughout the United States and overseas gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 1-2 for the annual CSR and LNO Summit.

Aug. 17, 2015

DLA Disposition Services sells excess military property to Afghan companies, stimulates economy

Twelve trucks loaded with supplies left Bagram Airfield and headed toward Afghan businesses after a "white goods" sale at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Yard Aug. 7. Sale items included a Bobcat, forklifts and refrigerator containers.

Aug. 13, 2015

3D printing could help DLA cut costs, improve parts support

The Defense Logistics Agency is evaluating whether 3D printing, a process commercial manufacturers use to produce everything from prosthetics to airplane parts, could lower the cost and reduce lead times for hard-to-source, obsolete and back-ordered parts.