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March 2, 2023
F-35 site visits foster insights as logistics support continues transition
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA's director of logistics operations and leaders from the U.S. Transportation Command and F-35 Joint Program Office toured warehousing sites in Texas and California supporting the joint strike fighter Feb. 28-March 1.
Feb. 28, 2023
DLA Aviation shares sustainment practices at International Military Helicopter Symposium
RICHMOND, Va. — Addressing the maintenance challenges of keeping 4,000 military helicopters flying, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler spoke at the International Military Helicopter Conference in London, United Kingdom Feb. 20.
Feb. 27, 2023
DLA R&D works to improve battery technology, reduce costs
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Batteries power devices like the lifesaving pacemaker, cars, smartphones, hearing aids and many other devices that make life easier and safer. They’re so commonplace they often blend in with other modern conveniences.
Scholarships available for students of current, former DLA employees
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students with a close family connection to a current or former DLA employee. Up to 30 $1,500 scholarships will be awarded as well as one $2,000 scholarship.
Feb. 24, 2023
Active shooter exercise on DSCR puts training to the test
RICHMOND, Va. — On an unseasonably warm February day in the Richmond, Virginia area, Kenya Blount, a resolution specialist within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Directorate’s Inventory Management Division, was going about her daily routine when things became very hectic.
DLA Land & Maritime commander visits DLA Distribution Europe
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA senior enlisted leader, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 22.
Feb. 23, 2023
DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on transformational year
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on employees' dedication to adapting to the U.S. European Command’s “new-normal” in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine allied territory and the corresponding U.S. government response.
DLA vice director gets energy, fuel briefing
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, spent the day with the DLA Energy team for a “Deep Dive” conversation about fuel and other energy commodities that support the warfighter at the Kunkel Conference Room, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 21.
DLA at Oklahoma City employee-led safety council aims to reduce injuries
RICHMOND, Va. — Apple Incorporated Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook once offered this golden nugget of advice when it comes to making wise career choices. “Work takes on new meaning when you feel you are pointed in the right direction. Otherwise, it’s just a job, and life is too short for that.”
Feb. 22, 2023
ServiceNow brings DLA financial agreement functions together
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new capability in ServiceNow will help streamline agreement processes and reporting requirements for interagency financial transactions at the Defense Logistics Agency.
DLA, Parker Aerospace cut ribbon for cost saving partnership
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The ceremony on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, marks the third Defense Logistics Agency public private partnership between DLA and Parker Aerospace.
Feb. 16, 2023
DLA Energy employee is a Latin dance champion
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Dedicated to everything he does, Eamonn Knights is a 56-year-old International Latin DanceSport champion and 32-year DLA Energy employee. He and his dance partner are currently ranked first in the United States by the World DanceSport Federation in the 35 and older age division.
DLA named Agency of the Year for supporting nation’s small businesses
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognition of the DLA's success partnering with American small businesses reached new heights Feb. 15 when it was named Agency of the Year at the sold-out National Small Business Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
DLA, TRANSCOM leaders outline logistics modernization efforts at defense industry forum
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Modernization and supply chain management were some of the topics discussed during a panel focusing on the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Transportation Command at the National Defense Industrial Association’s 37th Annual Logistics Forum held Feb. 8-9 in Orlando, Florida.
Feb. 15, 2023
DLA leaders outline agency’s role in DOD additive manufacturing capabilities
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is working to develop common technology, standards and processes for additive manufacturing that will enable the military services to share data and increase readiness while saving money.
DLA awards ceremony recognizes Joint Reserve Force members
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency recognized members of the Joint Reserve Force during the 55th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony Jan. 26 at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.
Feb. 13, 2023
Dyer named next DLA senior enlisted leader
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer will be the Defense Logistics Agency’s next senior enlisted leader.
DLA Installation Management San Joaquin’s Rosengarten Receives the Superior Civilian Service Award
TRACY, Calif. — Marcelo Rosengarten, security assistant, of the Pass and Identification office at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award at a morning ceremony at the Public Safety Center Jan. 26.
Feb. 10, 2023
Logistics operations director focuses on Warehouse Management System, shipyard operations during West Coast trip
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations toured DLA warehouses and met with agency and Navy leaders in Washington and California Feb. 6-9 during a trip to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington, and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
Feb. 9, 2023
DLA commercial starring military supply specialists to air on AFN during Super Bowl
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Four military supply specialists will share the spotlight with pregame and halftime entertainers during a 59-second DLA commercial scheduled to air during the Super Bowl on American Forces Network Feb. 12.
DLA Distribution celebrates over 100 months of meeting war reserve requirements
TRACY, Calif. — Members of the Unitized Group Ration mission at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, celebrated 100 months of meeting war reserve requirements set by DLA Troop Support.
Feb. 8, 2023
DLA Energy Fiscal Year 2022 Fact Book is online
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For the past 45 years, DLA Energy has compiled a snapshot of the facts, figures, and financial information from the previous fiscal year.
Feb. 7, 2023
Aviation Commander talks additive manufacturing at annual summit
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler participated in a panel discussion about additive manufacturing and how it can be used to support the Department of Defense during the two-day 2023 Military Additive Manufacturing Summit.
Feb. 6, 2023
Disposal experts to rid Guam base of crash debris
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property disposal team is managing removal of a B-52 Stratofortress brought down by birds during a 2016 mishap at Andersen Air Force Base.
Feb. 3, 2023
Navy saves millions using DLA Disposition Services for ship recycling
Battle Creek, Mich — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services is assisting the U.S. Navy in recycling five retired ships as part of a scrap sales contract to protect the environment and save taxpayer money.