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June 2, 2023
ACOR to bring deployment skill training to Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — This summer’ expeditionary readiness will help get civilian property disposal personnel and new agency reserve military members “back to basics” on reverse logistics know-how.
DLA Distribution San Joaquin adds E-ration to its distribution repertoire
TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, employees started to pack, store and ship express rations in support of DLA Troop Support requirements in May 2023. E-Rations, utilized by the Marine Corps and the Army, replace the need for kitchen equipment and allow warfighters to have a hot meal in any combat or training environment.
June 1, 2023
Ogden’s “Mr. Fitness” proves age is just a number
RICHMOND, Va. — At first glance, you would never guess Terry Baldwin, with his chiseled frame, is not some sort of comic book superhero.
Digital-Business Transformation focuses on modernizing technology, processes through lifespan
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Gone are the days when DLA IT specialists linked logisticians to systems and then tinkered for workarounds or customizations when system and business processes clashed. Now, the agency is modernizing IT tools and reengineering business processes through D-BX.
May 30, 2023
DLA R&D and the Navy Postgraduate School visit DLA Distribution Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted staff from DLA Research & Development’s strategic distribution and disposition team, DLA Distribution Headquarters and the Naval Postgraduate School.
New award recognizes dedication of DLA’s frontline workers during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new lapel pin and certificate will soon be awarded to Defense Logistics Agency employees who regularly worked on-site or contributed to essential missions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 25, 2023
EMS Week spotlight: Sue Potashnik
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sue Potashnik shares details about her job as a firefighter/paramedic for DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.
May 24, 2023
Logistics operations director engages with UK partners at Ministry of Defence conference
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations represented the agency at SupportNet 23, a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence event focused on delivering greater supply chain resilience May 18-19.
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.
EMS Week spotlight: Robert Dyer
SUSQUEHANNA, Pennsylvania — Robert Dyer shares details about his job as a paramedic/firefighter/hazardous materials technician for DLA Installation Management Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.
May 23, 2023
Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.
EMS Week spotlight: Richard Aldrich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Richard Aldrich shares details about his job as a firefighter/EMT/hazardous materials technician for DLA Land and Maritime during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.
May 22, 2023
Energy Week builds bonds among DLA Energy leaders
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Strategic planning and contingency preparation were themes of DLA Energy’s “Energy Week” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 15-19.
DLA Energy employees celebrate cultural heritage
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have played a meaningful role in making America dynamic and diverse, DLA Energy’s commander said in a celebration of the groups’ heritage May 16.
Soldiers receive logistics pre-deployment training
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army logisticians and maintenance teams recently learned about DLA’s self-help tools and services through the Logistics Operations Applications Course to help them prepare for unit mobilization.
May 19, 2023
DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.
National Police Week spotlight: Travis McCarthy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Travis McCarthy shares details about his job as a DLA Police officer at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio.
May 18, 2023
National Police Week spotlight: Dennis Lopez
RICHMOND, Va. — Dennis Lopez shares details about his job as a DLA police officer police officer in Richmond, Virginia.
Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen J. Luna took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Robert West during a change of command ceremony May 18. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., officiated the ceremony.
Ohio RTCH reuse saves over $1 million
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team in Columbus, Ohio, knew they could put a Rough Terrain Container Handler to good use, but with a price tag of over $1 million for a new one, it was just out of reach.
May 17, 2023
National Police Week spotlight: Sebastian J. Herrera
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Sebastian J. Herrera shares details about his job as a police officer for DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
Standout Alaska-based disposal specialist aims to inspire others
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When some longtime customers recently visited DLA’s property disposal site in Anchorage, they started looking around for ‘the big guy’ and asking where he was. They didn’t realize they were talking directly to him.
May 16, 2023
National Police Week spotlight: Lt. Noe Hernandez
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Lt. Noe Hernandez shares details about his job as a training coordinator for the DLA Police Force at Fort Belvoir, Va.
DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army War College students
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted student and faculty members of the U.S. Army War College during their visit to the headquarters.