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Jan. 11, 2022
New video features latest DLA Hall of Fame inductees
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Five former DLA employees who spearheaded innovation in logistics support and set agency values are celebrated in a virtual DLA Hall of Fame Induction Program.
Jan. 10, 2022
Final week of CFC: $48K still needed to meet goal
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Almost $48,000 are needed for DLA employees in the national capital region to meet their Combined Federal Campaign goal of $300,000 by Jan. 15.
DLA Installation Management Susquehanna firefighter Wallace named Fire Service Instructor of the Year
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Firefighter Andrew Wallace of DLA Installation Management Susquehanna named Fire Service Instructor of the Year in DLA’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Program for 2021.
2021 DLA Hall of Fame includes leader of electronic document transformation
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's champion of electronic document management is among five inductees to the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Jan. 7, 2022
National Guard reports for duty at Defense Supply Center Columbus to aid Ohio hospitals amid COVID surge
Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry and Ohio National Guard Adjutant General Major General John C. Harris, Jr. accompanied Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran, during a visit with members of the Ohio National Guard Jan. 6 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Guard members are reporting for duty to aid the state's hospitals during the current surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
DLA officials caution against enabling, supporting human trafficking
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Trafficking in persons is a crime and a transnational threat that violates human rights. All members of DLA must avoid any activities that support or facilitate human trafficking.
Former leader behind mine-resistant vehicles inducted into DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Deputy Commander James McClaugherty has earned a place in the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame for overseeing increased material availability and inventory reduction.
Jan. 6, 2022
Installation Site Director retires, shares career lessons
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus Site Director Dan Bell retired Dec. 30 after 20 years at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.
Former disposal operations director inducted into 2021 DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former disposal operations director who led innovative solutions throughout his 32-year career is a 2021 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
Jan. 5, 2022
DLA Troop Support procurement leader gains spot in 2021 Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former DLA Troop Support leader who led employees through multiple changes in acquisition processes and systems is a member of the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Jan. 4, 2022
DLA Susquehanna firefighters rescue two people from burning building
NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — When the alarm rang at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna fire house shortly after 7:00 a.m. Dec. 30, firefighters assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Truck 69 were dispatched to 813 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, for a four-unit apartment building fire.
Former senior technical quality advisor to be inducted into 2021 Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An employee known for her ability to rally teams into action and her expertise in technical quality is one of five new members of the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Jan. 1, 2022
How the West was won in 2021
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Warfighter support highlights from a year of reverse logistics throughout the West region.
Dec. 30, 2021
DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Administrative Support Division wins “Operation Decorama”
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia’s administrative support division won Naval Station Norfolk’s 25th annual “Operation Decorama” contest.
Dec. 29, 2021
Indo-Pacific property disposal pros keep reverse logistics train running
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Warfighter support highlights from throughout the Indo-Pacific in 2021.
San Joaquin’s Keeney selected as Defense Logistics Agency Police Officer of the Year
SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Officer Chadrick Keeney of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management, Security and Emergency Services, Police Services Branch, was selected as the 2021 DLA Police Officer of the Year.
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.