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Dec. 6, 2021
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.
Nov. 23, 2021
DLA Distribution's Shipman rescues woman from drowning
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — While on temporary duty in Copenhagen, Denmark, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Shipman, rescued a woman from drowning in the Inderhavnsbroen canal Oct. 25.
Nov. 22, 2021
DLA Troop Support has key ingredients to get Thanksgiving meals to troops
PHILADELPHIA — For more than 50 years, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided traditional Thanksgiving dishes to field kitchens, dining facilities and galleys in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and other locations around the world.
Nov. 19, 2021
DLA unifies, polishes its reputation in the 2010s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the final in a series of seven articles “Celebrating 60 years” and highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
DLA Distribution increases Veterans Affairs support
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is expanding support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, increasing the original three-year $24.5 million VA agreement to a five-year $180 million agreement.
Nov. 18, 2021
Disposition Services Command Support Office thrives in 2021
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Command Support Office faced challenges in 2021 that required some out of the box thinking by programs and employees.
DLA CFC off to strong start in the national capital area
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees in the national capital area are almost 35% toward reaching their 2021 Combined Federal Campaign goal of $300,000.
Nov. 16, 2021
DLA Land and Maritime celebrates the 246th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On the eve of Veterans Day, members of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime workforce paused to commemorate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 246th Birthday in a hybrid event at the Operations Center Nov. 10.
Nov. 15, 2021
DLA Distribution team wins DLA Director's Strategic Goals Award in two categories
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The DLA Vaccine Operations Team won the Trusted Mission Partner, Warfighter Always award and the DLA Distribution Norfolk CEP-156 Medical Mission Team was recognized in the Warfighter Always, Support to the Nation award.
DLA 60th Anniversary: In their own words
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Webber, Jr., DLA Distribution, talks about his history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary.
Nov. 12, 2021
Celebrating 60 years: DLA balances reform, provision after 9/11
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the sixth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Nov. 10, 2021
DLA Energy fuel handlers inducted into the Fraternal Order of the SPR
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognized for their safety, professionalism and reliability in the petroleum field, Mike Holgate, Doug Collins, and Rick Vanschoor were inducted into the “Order of the SPR” at the National Petroleum Management Association PETRO 21 Conference in Alexandria, Virginia, Nov. 3.
Voice Pick technology implemented at DLA Distribution Hill
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, has been using Voice Pick technology in their high traffic areas since February.
Nov. 9, 2021
From animals to equipment, DLA Disposition Services has processed it all
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services has received and processed millions of individual items of Department of Defense personal property. Most of these items are within the norms of end-of-lifecycle logistics, however, some examples of property turned-in stand out among the rest and serve to highlight the unique capabilities of disposal logisticians.
Nov. 8, 2021
DLA Distribution Sigonella supports Navy ships amid historic flooding
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As a Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone, also known as a “medicane,” battered southern Italy for a third day in late October, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella workers raced to prepare shipments for Navy customers.
Nov. 5, 2021
WWII veteran’s grave rediscovered thanks to DLA Land and Maritime associate’s efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime employee is generating a lot of buzz around the world this week. Army veteran and DLA Land and Maritime Customer Account Specialist Nathan Reynolds is being lauded across the globe for his instrumental efforts to rediscover the gravesite of World War II veteran Arthur Lewis and ensure the delivery of a proper gravestone marking his service.
As military COVID-19 vaccine mandate looms, DLA Distribution ships vaccines to overseas troops
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — To protect the force and defend the American people, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum directing full COVID-19 vaccinations for all U.S. Armed Forces Aug. 23. Since this mandate, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution has been working tirelessly to ship vaccines for unvaccinated deployed troops.
Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: Don Peschka anniversary interview
DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this video interview, Don Peschka (retired) shares his memories and stories from his over 20 years of service with DLA Energy.
Celebrating 60 years: DLA contributes to DOD initiatives in the 1990s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the fifth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Nov. 4, 2021
Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daylight saving time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November, when clocks are adjusted one hour back to standard time.
Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: Don Peschka sends a message to employees
DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this video “shout out,” Don Peschka (retired) sends a message to DLA employees.