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Aug. 31, 2023
DLA Distribution participates in Talisman Sabre 2023
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 kicked off July 22 and concluded Aug. 4. It was the 10th and largest iteration of the exercise to date, consisting of field training exercises incorporating force preparation activities, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers and air combat and maritime operations.
Aug. 30, 2023
Humble hero receives prestigious military award
RICHMOND, Va. — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Corey-Allen Becker says when he is required to physically be in the office one day a week, his morning routine is action-packed, but he tries to make as little noise as possible, so he doesn’t wake up his wife and two toddlers.
DLA warehouse management system deploys in Bahrain
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain is the first DLA site outside the continental United States to deploy the new warehouse management system, and the first distribution center to go live a day earlier than planned.
Two fire departments in Georgia use DLA Disposition Services to breathe easier
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Georgia's volunteer fire departments in Taliaferro and Warren counties have expanded their operational capabilities, thanks to the DoD Firefighter Property Program and the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.
Aug. 29, 2023
Vice director outlines DLA’s strategy for managing logistics in contested environments
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Assessing whether the right material is pre-positioned appropriately and near optimal distribution nodes is at the heart of DLA's efforts to posture itself for future operational challenges, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn said at NDIA's Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference.
DLA’s director of small business programs to co-lead federal council
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s director of small business programs was unanimously selected to serve as vice chairman for a federal council that addresses issues affecting America’s small business sector.
Aug. 28, 2023
DLA Energy works to align talent management with National Defense Strategy
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy senior leaders closely examined the agency's Talent Management Program against National Defense Strategy priorities during a workshop at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Aug. 22.
Commentary: DLA’s support for the Abrams as involved, critical as ever
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Historian Colin Williams chronicles the agency's long and storied relationship with the Abrams tank, which it helped develop in the 1970s.
DDJC Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Memorial Monument Unveiling
TRACY, Calif. — Members of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, came together to pay heartfelt tribute to employees who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic in a ceremony Aug. 18, at the DDJC installation in Tracy, California.
Aug. 24, 2023
DLA to explore advanced technologies, small business innovation at R&D Industry Collider Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA R&D team will host Industry Collider Day Sept. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This year’s theme is “Forging Tech-Forward Connections to Enable Proactive Global Logistics.”
Deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment tours DLA Distribution, EDC
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Radha Iyengar Plumb, deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Aug. 18, along with Leigh Method, deputy assistant secretary of defense for logistics and Brad Bunn, vice director of DLA.
Aug. 23, 2023
DLA Distribution and the flip side of Operation Pacer Goose 2023
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The download of retrograde material and equipment from the cargo ship Ocean Giant began on Aug. 10 and concluded Aug. 12, at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia.
Central region team thrives despite adversity
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at how the Disposition Services team in remains successful in Central Region.
Aug. 22, 2023
One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.
Aug. 21, 2023
DLA spearheads dress uniform support to Papua New Guinea military
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly two days’ worth of travel and 9,075 miles from Philadelphia to Papua New Guinea, representatives from Defense Logistics Agency’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain met with PNG-Defense Force customers in-person August 3.
2 DLA reservists win Batchelder awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Navy reservists were named recipients of the 2022 Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award.
Aug. 17, 2023
Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Navy Capt. Peter Braendeholm took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, from outgoing Navy Capt. Justin Lewis, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 17.
DLA prepares to take temperature on agency culture
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Culture and Climate Survey starts Aug. 21 and gives employees a chance to share their personal experiences to improve the workplace.
Aug. 15, 2023
Dyer becomes next DLA senior enlisted leader as O’Neal retires
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal gave up command as the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium.
Aug. 14, 2023
Battle Creek Hosts ACOR23
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency recently concluded the Agency Contingency Operations Readiness Exercise in Battle Creek, Michigan.
DLA Distribution Expeditionary team trains mobile readiness
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary participated in the Agency Contingency Operation Readiness Exercise, targeted at mobile and rapid deployment capabilities, simultaneously across different geographic sites from July 24 - 28.
Documentary on DLA’s COVID-19 support to air Aug. 15 in HQC conference room
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new documentary that portrays how DLA became a leading character in the nation’s COVID-19 response will premiere in the HQC Kabeiseman Conference Room Aug. 15.
Aug. 11, 2023
Foundation gives military veterans the opportunity to go from uniforms to zebra stripes
RICHMOND, Va. — During the week, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jason Morlan is a weapons systems program officer for the Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound and P-8 Poseidon aircraft within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Navy Customer Facing Division. During college football and basketball seasons, you will most likely find Morlan spending his weekends, calling fouls, double dribbles and unnecessary roughness.
Aug. 10, 2023
DLA Distribution Red River, Texas is live with WMS
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, celebrated the transition to a new warehouse management system July 27. The third largest distribution center within the agency, DDRT is the largest center to date to implement the new system.
Aug. 9, 2023
Operation: Care and Comfort sends Defense Logistics Agency veterans to the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Veterans employed by Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, visited the San Francisco 49ers’ Training Camp Aug. 4 at Levi stadium in Santa Clara, California.