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Dec. 28, 2021
Distribution Corpus Christi’s Fuentes is a DLA’s Top 10 Leader of the Year
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Shawn Fuentes, motor vehicle operator at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, was named the Leader of the Year in the Top Ten Level 1 category of DLA’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Program.
Dec. 27, 2021
San Joaquin’s Burke selected as Defense Logistics Agency Supervisory Police Officer of the Year
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Lieutenant Cynthia Burke of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Supervisory Police Officer of the Year.
Dec. 23, 2021
DLA Distribution distributes 1 million COVID-19 vaccines
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution shipped the 1 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to Defense Department employees Dec. 17, less than a year after the initial shipment Dec. 22, 2020.
Europe and Africa missions rely on regional reverse logistics team
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Fiscal 2021 warfighter support highlights from across two continents.
Dec. 22, 2021
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM commander visits DLA Distribution Bahrain
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander Defense Logistics Agency Central Command and Southern Command, visited DLA Distribution, Bahrain Nov. 3, to receive a tour of DLA Distribution Bahrain facilities and learn more of what the distribution center offers, specifically to DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM.
Dec. 21, 2021
San Diego’s Palamara selected as DLA Security Civilian of the Year
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marcus Palamara, former security officer at Defense Logistics Agency San Diego, California, was named the Security Civilian of the Year.
Dec. 17, 2021
Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin Police Department named Outstanding Police Activity of the Year
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin Police Department was named the DLA Outstanding Police Activity of the Year. This is a back-to-back win for the department.
Dec. 16, 2021
Excess military truck from DLA Disposition Services given new role at Raisin Volunteer Fire Department
VICTORIA, Texas — Raisin Volunteer Fire Department converted an excess military truck from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services into a firefighting machine.
DLA Headquarters employees, teams earn 13 annual recognition awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ten employees and three teams at DLA Headquarters are recipients of the agency’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Awards. The awards recognize leadership and hard work in support of the agency’s mission in 13 categories.
DLA Distribution’s Weaver named the 2021 GDE Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement award winner
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Jada Weaver, the supervisory contract specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters, was named the 2021 Global Distribution Excellence Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement award winner.
Dec. 15, 2021
DLA Aviation and Distribution representation at the 16th Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Depot Forum
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Key Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, leaders attended the 16th Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Depot Forum Dec. 7 and 8.
Video: DLA leadership team wishes employees a joyous holiday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Appreciating employees’ accomplishments is easier than ever this holiday season, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic says in a new video also starring Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA’s senior enlisted leader.
Dec. 10, 2021
New director guides agency property disposal in Europe and Africa
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Former Army environmental health inspector Jessie Parisano returns to Germany to direct DLA hazardous waste removal and reuse, transfer, and donation efforts across two continents.
DLA, Army leaders discuss demand planning, service performance priorities
ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA and Army leaders met to assess supply chain issues, demand planning and mutual readiness objectives during an Army/DLA Day event at the Pentagon Dec. 7.
Dec. 9, 2021
San Joaquin’s Ruiz selected as DLA Top Ten Employee
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Jennifer Ruiz, Base Supply process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was named a DLA Top Ten Employee.
HR leader retraces DLA’s automation journey before retiring with 45 years
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Kathy Roberts, DLA Human Resources' Information Systems director, describes changes in HR throughout her 35-year career with DLA.
Dec. 8, 2021
Logistics on Location: DLA Land and Maritime supports USS Nitze
COLUMBUS, Ohio — VIDEO: The supply team on the Navy destroyer USS Nitze works closely with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Norfolk to get the repair parts it needs to complete its mission while at sea.
Dec. 7, 2021
16th annual international DLA Energy Europe and Africa Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Representatives from 15 countries met in person for the first time in two years to talk fuel infrastructure, future operations and increased partnership opportunities during the 16th annual DLA Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Nov. 16-18.
An Introduction to DLA Disposition Services Strategic Plan
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services has recently revised its Strategic Plan to be in-line with DLA's 5 Lines of Effort. Learn more about the upcoming changes and how they will be implemented.
Dec. 6, 2021
DLA Energy signs agreement with historically black college
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding with a historically black college and university was signed virtually between DLA Energy and Benedict College at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 15.
Defense Secretary announces DLA Distribution commander promotion
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced Dec. 2 that the President has nominated Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commanding general, for the appointment to the two-star rank of major general.
Dec. 2, 2021
DLA Energy Commander honored at Philippine Consulate
NEW YORK CITY, New York — Honoring Filipino-Americans in uniform both past and present, DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas was recognized at a Veterans Day event at the Philippine Consulate in New York City, Nov. 11.
Dec. 1, 2021
Chaplain resources help military members practice their faith
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Christopher Archer has served in many challenging assignments in various locations during his more than 20-year career as a chaplain, but he chose his current assignment at DLA in December 2020. Working with his Religious Affairs NCO and DLA Troop Support counterparts, he ensures customers get the religious supplies they need in a timely manner.
Nov. 30, 2021
New Acquisition Modernization Program to help DLA face future challenges
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is building a masterplan for meeting new challenges posed by the shifting global logistics environment through its new Acquisition Modernization Program.
Nov. 29, 2021
Tribute to heroes display honors DLA employees lost, injured in war on terror
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Tribute to DLA Heroes display honors one current and three former employees who were injured or killed in the war on terror.