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Sept. 9, 2021
Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy employee spotlight, Cindy Smith
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — 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 story, we celebrate and honor DLA Energy employee Cindy Smith who has been with the agency for 41 years.
Sept. 8, 2021
DLA Susquehanna firefighters assist in search-and-rescue efforts at Florida condo collapse
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Susquehanna firefighters Captains John Fogg and James O’Brien, DLA Susquehanna firefighters, share their experience from their deployment to support the search and rescue efforts at the Champlain Towers Collapse in Surfside, Florida, with Pennsylvania Task Force 1.
Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: The journey of a barrel of jet fuel
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Like blood moving through the body, jet fuel flows through the DLA Energy’s supply chains around the world to keep warfighters in flight.
40-year procurement veteran recalls early years at DLA
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Procurement Analyst Anne Burleigh has witnessed a lot of DLA's 60-year history. She reflects on her four decades of service to the agency and its important mission to support the nation's warfighters.
Sept. 7, 2021
DLA supports Operation Allies Welcome
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency is providing humanitarian assistance supplies in support of U.S. Northern Command’s Operation Allies Welcome, the mission to evacuate Afghan refugees as part of ongoing efforts across the federal government, now led by the Department of Homeland Security.
Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy employee spotlight, Matt Shuster
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — 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 story, we celebrate and honor DLA Energy employee Matt Shuster who joined the agency as a clerk-typist in 1982.
Patriot Day: A day of solemn remembrance
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sept. 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of al-Qaida’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and the downing of United Airlines Flight 93.
Sept. 6, 2021
Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy over the years
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — 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 story, we review the 76-year history of DLA Energy whose legacy started 16 years before the development of DLA.
Sept. 2, 2021
New strategy will refine agency’s management of enterprise risks, fraud mitigation
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Fraud Risk Management Strategy outlines DLA's roadmap in continued efforts to identify areas with the most risk for fraud, waste and abuse so resources can be appropriately dedicated toward mitigation.
Sept. 1, 2021
DLA launches 60th anniversary celebration
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA launches its diamond anniversary celebration Sept. 1 to mark the agency’s 60 years of logistics support.
Aug. 30, 2021
DLA Distribution Barstow welcomes new director
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adam J. Smith became the new director of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California, Aug. 23.
Customer Relationship Management team launches modern service tool via ServiceNow
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A modern platform for tracking email, phone and fax inquiries from Defense Logistics Agency customers is now live after more than a year of preparation and coordination.
Aug. 27, 2021
Europe distribution center to welcome new deputy commander
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Neil G. Flanagan joins the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team Aug. 30, to serve as deputy commander, DLA Distribution Europe in Germersheim, Germany.
Aug. 26, 2021
DLA Distribution designs remediation process to improve warfighter support
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution initiated a continuous process improvement project in June 2020, with a goal of accounting for and reporting improperly marked freight received at DLA Distribution centers on the east and west coasts of the United States.
Aug. 25, 2021
DLA director discusses local operations at DLA Distribution San Joaquin
TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Aug. 18 to discuss initiatives toward improving and sustaining warfighter material readiness and to view installation improvements.
Aug. 24, 2021
Obituary: Lt. Gen. Vincent M. Russo
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Vincent M. Russo, whose Army career spanned more than three decades died Aug. 10 at 90. His leadership was marked by rapid growth, structural change and technological advancement.
DLA Acquisition newsletter informs, strengthens employee connections
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Acquisition's newsletter boosts camaraderie and makes individuals feel part of the team in the work-at-home environment.
Aug. 23, 2021
DLA professionals participate in annual small business training
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DOD Office of Small Business Programs and SBA sponsored a virtual Small Business Training Week event Aug. 17-19 for acquisition professionals to learn more about increasing small business opportunities.
Aug. 18, 2021
Representative Peter Meijer visits DLA Disposition Services
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Congressman Peter Meijer, U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan 3rd District, visited Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, for an overall introduction for the agency’s mission.
Iwakuni Marines train on repurposed fuselage
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A scrapped C2A Greyhound turned in to DLA Disposition Services gave military firefighters a valuable learning tool right to its end.
DLA Installation Support Susquehanna chief of security and emergency services retires after 39 years
NEW CUMEBERLAND, Pa. — Following 39 years of federal service, Harold “George” Hokkanen, chief, security and emergency services, will retire from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Susquehanna in September.
Aug. 17, 2021
DLA uses DOD database to track, share audit progress
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Financial managers and business cycle owners throughout DLA are tracking audit notice of findings and recommendations and associated corrective action plans through a tool designed to consolidate data across DOD.
Supporting the Nation from the beginning
PHILADELPHIA — In October, the Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 60th anniversary. But one of its major subordinate commands has been around for much longer, contributing over 200 years of warfighter and whole of government support to the agency’s great legacy. DLA Troop Support can trace its roots back to the early 1800s and the construction of the Schuylkill Arsenal.
Aug. 12, 2021
Fueling DoD’s northernmost installation
PITUFFIK, Greenland — Once a year, when the weather and ice conditions allow, DLA Energy experts plan for the delivery of fuel to the Defense Department’s northernmost installation, Thule Air Base, Greenland. In late July, DLA Energy quality assurance specialists took advantage of the warmer weather to make the delivery.
Aug. 11, 2021
DLA Distribution San Diego hosts Distribution’s Commanding General
SAN DIEGO — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, hosted Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, DLA Distribution for a tour of the DLA Distribution San Diego, facilities.