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Aug. 9, 2023
New video highlights agency’s F-35 support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s role in sustaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the subject of a new video set to premiere noon Aug. 9.
Aug. 8, 2023
Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Bahrain
BAHRAIN, Southwest Asia — Navy Cmdr. John A. Olabode took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain from outgoing Navy Capt. Jeretta R. Dillon, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 8. Navy Capt. Marcus Jones, assistant chief of staff for logistics and infrastructure, with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, officiated the ceremony.
Aug. 7, 2023
Hazardous Waste summit unites military disposal customers from across continents
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A multi-day topical deep dive between DOD’s hazardous waste disposal professionals in DLA and major commands in Europe and Africa may be the start of a valuable and recurring sync up.
Agency receives 9th meritorious unit award from DOD
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's support for the nation’s COVID-19 response, Afghanistan withdrawal and hurricane relief have earned the agency its ninth Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
Aug. 4, 2023
DLA results revealed for 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 92 percent of DLA employees who participated in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey agreed their work contributes to the common good, according to survey data.
DDJC successfully hosts summer internship program
TRACY, CA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, successfully implemented a student summer internship at the DDJC installation that started Mar. 1.
Aug. 3, 2023
Aviation leadership tour Minot Air Force Base
RICHMOND, Va — Senior leadership from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate accompanied DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn on a site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19. The purpose of the visit was to provide senior DLA leadership a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.
DLA assesses future U.S. logistics needs for Indo-Pacific during Talisman Sabre
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ground, air and naval forces wrapping up Talisman Sabre in Australia this week gave DLA glimpses of how the agency might need to adjust supply and sustainment models to support troops at war in the Indo-Pacific region.
Aug. 2, 2023
DLA Distribution launches new command video
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is launching a new video, “DLA Distribution: Enabling Readiness,” August 2 at 12:00 p.m. on the DLA YouTube site. The video highlights the amazing DLA Distribution workforce, the true powerhouse driving storage and distribution excellence.
Aug. 1, 2023
Col. Maddox holds first town hall as commander of DLA Troop Support
PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox held his first workforce town hall on July 27, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Commentary: McNamara cagey, equivocal about reasons for Battle Creek move
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's historian explores the reasons why Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara moved cataloging, standardization and utilization programs that were part of the Defense Logistics Services Center from Washington, D.C., to Battle Creek, Michigan.
July 31, 2023
2 DLA employees earn DOD Workforce Recruitment Program awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency employees received honors during the Defense Department’s 2023 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards ceremony July 27 in Alexandria, Virginia.
July 28, 2023
New DLA Energy Commander shares his leadership philosophy
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson, who took command on June 29, introduced himself and shared his leadership philosophy with the workforce July 20.
July 27, 2023
Agpalza assumes command of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Michelle Agpalza accepted the reins of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM from Army Col. Gerald Acosta in a change of command ceremony July 27 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
DLA Distribution’s Padgett retires after a combined service of nearly 59 years
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Jerry W. Padgett is retiring from government service having served nearly 59 years of civilian and military service.
How does the Department of Defense employ a salad robot?
PHILADELPHIA — Back in December of 2021, the Monarch dining facility at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California, was the first in the Department of Defense to acquire “Alfred, the salad robot.”
July 25, 2023
DLA, Army leaders discuss readiness issues
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Army leaders shared details on the status of Army and defense working capital funds as well as updates on topics like depot-level reparable contracting during Army/DLA Day.
DLA expeditionary training event underway
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2023 Agency Contingency Operations Readiness event prepares expeditionary civilians, servicemembers and Rapid Deployment Teams for contingency response missions.
July 24, 2023
Clothing and Textiles Value Management Office updates canceled National Stock Numbers
PHILADELPHIA — Ensuring delivery of warfighter readiness in subsistence, clothing and textiles, construction and equipment, and medical items is the main mission of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support but inaccurate National Stock Numbers can cause warfighters to struggle with requesting necessary items to meet readiness requirements.
Upcoming strategy to outline agency’s supply chain security approach
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new strategy will become DLA’s roadmap for protecting the security of the DOD supply chain that serves troops and federal partners around the world.
July 20, 2023
Ohio schools get surplus DOD laptops
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When students return to Minford Elementary School in Ohio this fall, they will have more than 300 new laptops thanks to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ “Computers for Learning.”
July 19, 2023
2023 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military employees.
DLA foreign policy advisor visits DLA Distribution Headquarters
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Foreign Policy Advisor Gregory Winstead made a brief visit to DLA Distribution Headquarters, June 28.
July 18, 2023
DLA Energy Shadow Program provides broader understanding, exposure to senior executives
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Strategic Policy and Programs employee Daniel Poole walked side by DLA Energy Deputy Commander Dave Kless during a shadowing experience June 12-15.
DLA logistics operations leader focuses on support in Germany, Italy
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Operations director met with agency teams, coalition partners and joint service components in Germany and Italy during a trip focused on DLA’s integrated deterrence efforts and support to U.S. European Command July 11-14.