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Oct. 17, 2022
2013-2022: Agency disposal team increases agility
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Through network optimization, technological advancement and a focus on expeditionary capability and readiness, the command focused on flexibility and responsiveness during its fourth decade of warfighter support.
DLA Energy launches informative carbon pollution-free electricity webpage
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DA Energy launched a new webpage to outline its efforts to support President Biden’s administration’s clean energy goals. DLA Energy is combining its acquisition expertise and strong industry partnerships to help the military services and whole-of-government partners achieve their climate change goals.
Oct. 13, 2022
DLA leaders strengthen connections at AUSA
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency was part of the action at the annual Association of the U.S. Army Meeting and Exposition, meeting with vendor partners and guests at in Washington, D.C., this week.
Defense Logistics Agency celebrates Navy’s 247th birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held a celebration in honor of the Navy’s 247th birthday with a ceremony at its headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 11.
Oct. 12, 2022
Rocket lifts with DLA Energy Aerospace propellants
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Three booster tanks filled with cryogenic liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants supplied by DLA Energy Aerospace successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Sept. 24.
Oct. 7, 2022
$48 million collected from international fuel exchanges
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than $48 million will be added to the DOD Working Capital Fund after a DLA Finance Energy team settled several fuel direct bill and FEA invoices with international partners at the DLA Energy Fuels Exchange Agreements Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 20-22.
2003-2012: Deployments, disasters, and dropping DRMS
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A name change, heavy demand for deployed warfighter support, and frequent calls for disaster response assistance. DLA Disposition Services continued to transform during a decade of contingency support.
Oct. 6, 2022
Two DLA employees to run in Army Ten-Miler
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two members of the Defense Logistics Agency will be at the starting line for the Army Ten-Miler race Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.
DLA Distribution Anniston receives Army battle vehicles
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The highly trained employees at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, unloaded an initial shipment of 63 eight-wheeled armored Stryker vehicles Sept. 28.
DLA Energy Task Force Americas supports Hurricane Ian relief efforts
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In preparation for Hurricane Ian, DLA Task Force Americas advance team arrived in Warner Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia, to execute its Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations and assist Federal Emergency Management Agency fuel requirements on Sept. 26.
Oct. 5, 2022
DLA Distribution Commander celebrates 25th anniversary of the agency
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, a major subordinate command of DLA. Originally named Defense Distribution Center, DDC was officially stood up on October 1, 1997, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania after a lengthy study of potential locations for the consolidated Defense Distribution Center headquarters.
Oct. 4, 2022
DHRS Senior Leaders Gather in Columbus for Summit
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 60 senior leaders from across the various organizations that comprise the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources Services gathered in Columbus Sept. 20-22 for a leadership summit to network and strategize for the future.
DLA acquisition professionals complete Insights into Industry program at UVA
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency recently sent 27 members from the acquisition workforce to its Insight into Industry program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Editorial: Partnership helps hazardous materials office achieve IT accessibility
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Collaboration between the agency’s hazardous materials experts and its Office of the Chief Engineer drove recent DLA accessibility boosts to a key online application.
Oct. 3, 2022
DLA Energy hosts 17th annual international Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Representatives from 13 countries met in person to talk fuel infrastructure, future operations, future initiatives, challenges, and increased partnership opportunities during the 17th annual DLA Energy Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 20-22.
Sept. 28, 2022
Historical commentary: DLA responds to procurement challenges with innovation, modernizes acquisition arm
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's ability to procure large quantities of scarce items at reasonable prices developed over time through repeated responses to unprecedented situations.
DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington’s Everett site director retires after 40 years of federal service
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Rufino “Raffy” Delacruz, also known as “Mr. D” is retiring Sept. 30.
Sept. 26, 2022
Commentary: DLA Disposition Services from a PaCER’s Perspective
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Commentary giving a perspective on the DLA Disposition Services PaCER program.
Sept. 22, 2022
DLA Distribution Bahrain commander promoted to captain
NEW CUMEBRLAND — In a Sept. 1 ceremony, Navy Supply Corps officer Jeretta R. Dillon, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain commander, was promoted to the rank of captain by Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Joseph D. Noble, the director of DLA Logistics Operations.
Sept. 21, 2022
DLA Distribution Headquarters golf team claims Susquehanna Cup
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The event was hosted at the Riverview Golf Course at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sept. 20, 2022
McNamara Headquarters Complex employees mark Air Force’s 75th birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees at the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 75th birthday during a ceremony in the auditorium Sept. 16.
Sept. 19, 2022
DLA seeks global supply chain solutions at R&D Industry Collider Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development team brought together experts from government, industry and academia for the third annual Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.
Small businesses receive over $1 million in contracts at DLA’s Industry Collider Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eight small businesses were awarded nine separate contracts worth over $1 million for innovative national security solutions during the Defense Logistics Agency’s Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.
Sept. 15, 2022
DLA Distribution Installation Management recognizes employee efforts throughout the pandemic
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna team came together to acknowledge the individually recognized efforts of their employees Aug. 23 and Sept. 1.
Sept. 13, 2022
DLA Energy contracting officers complete mentoring program
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — At the conclusion of an eight month long mentoring program cycle to sharpen their skills and continue expanding their training and education, DLA Energy contracting officers were congratulated and recognized for their dedication to their professional development during a virtual closing ceremony Aug. 24.