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Nov. 1, 2021
Gimcheon employee honored
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Won Sok Chang was recently named Employee of the Quarter for his site contributions in Korea.
Over $208 million Air Force KC-46A parts moving to DLA Distribution Oklahoma City
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Air Force is expanding its current storage and distribution requirements of the Boeing KC-46A program at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM celebrates 18 years of warfighter support
TAMPA, Fla. — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM celebrated 18 years of support to warfighters in the Middle East and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The regional command is recognized as a battle-hardened organization with a combined workforce of joint warfighters and expeditionary civilians working alongside CENTCOM and SOCOM staff in a complex environment.
A high quality career
Mike Purkey has served nearly 50 years both in and out of uniform, 27 of those years as a Quality Assurance Specialist with DLA Energy. He's traveled the world sharing his knowledge, experience, and leadership to serve the warfighter.
Oct. 29, 2021
Celebrating 60 years: DLA directors address procurement, management challenges in the 1980s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the fourth 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.
Oct. 27, 2021
DLA ready to ship vaccines for DOD children overseas
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is ready to receive, pack and ship Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for Defense Department children ages 5 to 11 upon final approval by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected early next week.
Oct. 26, 2021
DOD logistics agency touches American lives
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — From crackers and sanitation kits for America’s fallout shelters during the Cold War to COVID-19 supplies so direly needed in every state and town, DLA has the power to provide essentials in the nation’s time of need.
Leadership summit kicks off in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Annual get-together puts disposal leaders from around the world on the same page to navigate a new fiscal year.
Oct. 22, 2021
DLA contracting strategies offer tailored, flexible solutions
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Captains of Industry/Supplier Capabilities Contracts are umbrella contracts that incorporate multiple funding lines and contract types. It was a natural choice for the Army’s request that DLA help streamline support for Chinook helicopter blades.
DLA’s first fully automatic shipping system at DLA Distribution Susquehanna
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s first fully automatic dimensioning and weighing shipping conveyor system improves accuracy while saving time and costs at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s Eastern Distribution Center.
Celebrating 60 years: DLA receives worldwide responsibilities, reacts to domestic events in the 1970s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the third 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.
Oct. 21, 2021
DLA kicks off 2021 CFC campaign with $300,000 goal
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign is underway at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters with a goal of $300,000 in monetary contributions.
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa visits DDDE
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Col. Patrizia Dienhart-Stabile, the director of logistics for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe for a presentation and a tour of the facilities Oct. 7.
Walking in the DLA Energy Commander’s steps
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — For four days in early October, Procurement Analyst Darren Dunham shadowed an Air Force one-star general attending high level meetings and watching senior DLA leaders make influential decisions.
Oct. 19, 2021
A new leash on life
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A dog is said to be “a man’s best friend,” but for this DLA Energy employee a dog is much more. Jason Searls and his service dog, Hawkeye, are working together to heal deep emotional wounds.
Repurposed military tech helps autistic students learn
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recent donation to the Anderson Center for Autism shows how military units can leverage DOD Computers For Learning to directly benefit local classrooms and communities.
Oct. 15, 2021
DLA Distribution presents remediation project to DOD Hazardous Materials Packaging Working Group
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Department’s Hazardous Materials Packaging Working Group, chaired by Jennifer Smith, Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters Logistic Operations Tech Quality Department, met virtually Sept. 30 to discuss remediation efforts for frustrated hazardous shipments, including a remediation process put in place by DLA Distribution.
Celebrating 60 years: DLA proves itself in the 1960s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the second 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.
Oct. 14, 2021
DLA Energy Commander visits Texas aerostat site
EL INDIO, Texas — Two miles east of the Rio Grande, high above the desolate South Texas chaparral land, tethered surveillance balloons, filled with helium from DLA Energy Aerospace keep watch. Observing the large, low-altitude aircraft, a DLA Energy team visited the Tethered Aerostat Radar System site at El Indio, Texas, Sept. 29.
DLA exceeds small business goal for ninth consecutive year, expands access in underutilized business zones
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA small business officials have expanded their reach in a challenging subcategory: historically underutilized business zones. This is the first time in a decade that DLA has exceeded its 3% goal for awarding contracts in the HUBZone program.
Oct. 13, 2021
Defense Department disability awards ceremony honors DLA, individual achievements
Arlington, Va. — During the Oct. 7 Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony, DLA earned best DOD mid-sized component for the fifth consecutive year. The agency was also recognized for ensuring accessible information and communication technology in the workplace, and DLA Aviation general supply specialist Aaron Wessman was honored as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability.
Oct. 12, 2021
Coast Guard Training Center gets energy savings contract
PETALUMA, Calif. — A DLA Energy Savings Performance Contract will add energy resiliency and reduce reliance on the power grid for a northern California U.S. Coast Guard Training Center. TRACEN Petaluma will implement six energy conservation measures across the 837-acre campus to reduce its electric load and increase the on-base distribution system reliability.
Evolution of DLA Troop Support: Forging a path through the 21st century
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s history in Philadelphia and around the world is one of evolution and adaptation. This growth has continued throughout the 21st century, as the organization forges ahead while remaining in sync with the nation’s demands, industry changes and digital transformation. Harnessing the power of technology to enhance warfighter readiness and supporting national disasters via federal partners are some of the ways DLA Troop Support has continued to improve support to warfighters and continues to evolve as a leader in defense logistics.
DLA prepares for future needs with Digital-Business Transformation
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is leveraging emerging technologies in cloud-based computing, customer service and supply chain modernization with its Digital-Business Transformation, or D-BX.
Oct. 11, 2021
Japan property disposal saves Navy $
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Strong connections to DLA recently helped warfighters unload aging watch towers and mobile small arms ranges that had rusted after years of exposure to salty sea air.