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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.
Sept. 12, 2022
Disposition's 50th: ‘A time to celebrate us’
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services observed a half century of warfighter support with a birthday celebration Sept. 12.
Sept. 9, 2022
DLA Distribution completes White House test kit support mission
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In late December 2021, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution was tasked with transshipping COVID-19 test kits to U.S. Postal Service locations in support of the President’s mandate to provide free test kits for all Americans.
DLA leaders visit DLA Indo-Pacific operations in Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders received updates on DLA Indo-Pacific operations while touring agency facilities and meeting local employees August 22-26 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Sept. 8, 2022
DLA’s partnership with FEMA highlighted during National Preparedness Month kickoff
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off National Preparedness Month with a ceremony and expo at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 7.
Sept. 7, 2022
DLA Document Services preparing customers for NARA’s Dec. 31 deadline for digital records
New Cumberland, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Document Services is making it easier for Defense Department components that submit records to the National Archives and Records Administration to meet a new digital-format requirement by Dec. 31, when physical records will no longer be accepted.
Sept. 6, 2022
DLA leaders visit agency employees, Navy leaders in Bahrain
BAHRAIN — DLA's commander of regional combat support discussed DLA’s future support to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility with Navy leaders and DLA employees at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Aug. 30-Sept. 2.
Sept. 2, 2022
Montana firefighters save 20 homes with former DOD equipment
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Polson Rural Fire District is one of countless around the U.S. that rely on used military vehicles and gear to help fight wildfires.
Sept. 1, 2022
DLA’s chief financial officer visits DLA Distribution – tours Eastern Distribution Center
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted DLA Chief Financial Officer Art Hagler, senior executive service, and DLA Finance Deputy Director Shawn Lennon, SES, during a visit to the organization’s headquarters Aug. 25.
DLA Energy extends utility services partnership with U.S. Navy
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Department of Navy is extending its partnership with DLA Energy to privatize more government-owned utility systems on Navy installations nationwide.
DLA SAPR staff learns about policy updates at annual training event
Fort Belvoir, Va — Representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program learned about new policies and resources to help prevent sexual harassment and assault during the National Organization for Victim Assistance’s 48th Annual Training Event in Denver, Colorado, Aug. 1-4.
Aug. 30, 2022
New DLA chaplain looks to encourage spirituality, wellness
Fort Belvoir, Va — Newly arrived Chaplain (Col.) Thomas Brooks took the reins this summer as the Defense Logistics Agency’s ecclesiastical support program manager and religious support provider.
Aug. 29, 2022
Another successful Operation Pacer Goose mission for DLA Distribution Norfolk
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, employees downloaded retrograde material and equipment from Aug. 18 through Aug. 19 from the Ocean Gladiator, successfully concluding the annual resupply mission for the remote Thule Air Base, Greenland.
Aug. 25, 2022
DLA leaders outline joint logistics strategies for Iraqi reform team
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA shared insights into how it equips and sustains U.S. forces during a four-hour presentation for members of a military reform team from Iraq’s Ministry of Defense Aug. 23 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Aug. 23, 2022
A conversation with DLA Hall of Fame’s newest inductee Kathryn Fantasia
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Kathryn Fantasia, former head of direct delivery fuels for DLA Energy, was inducted into the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame Aug. 17. In a short discussion, she shared some of her thoughts, memories, and appreciation from her 23-year career at DLA.