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Aug. 10, 2021
2021 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic has announced inductees into the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Aug. 6, 2021
Disposition Services refuses to let the pandemic sink its naval support
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently partnered with the U.S. Navy to provide disposal requirements for current operations on multiple vessels in the Central region even through a global pandemic.
DLA Distribution Donnie Thompson to receive 2021 Spirit of Hope award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Donnie Thompson, chief, Deployments and Training, at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, will be awarded the 2021 Department of Defense Spirit of Hope award at a ceremony at the Pentagon Sept. 16.
Aug. 4, 2021
DLA employees honored during DOD Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Three DLA employees proved the agency’s commitment to employing individuals with disabilities by garnering awards at the Defense Department’s 2020-2021 WRP Awards Ceremony July 29.
Aug. 3, 2021
DLA Distribution warehouse utilization saves Marines millions
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A DOD-led effort to optimize warehouse management is saving the Marine Corps millions at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Barstow, California. DLA employees teamed with the Defense Department, the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow in California and a contracted agency on the project.
July 29, 2021
DLA director visits Disposition Services headquarters for the first time since taking command
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Disposition Services headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, July 28. The visit included meeting with senior leaders and touring HDIFC and observing an ESS demonstration.
July 26, 2021
New fuel agreement with United Kingdom for Scotland fuel storage
DLA Energy signed a new fuel support agreement with United Kingdom Naval Command Headquarters to improve coordination and contingency operations. This fuel agreement along with ones recently signed with Lithuania, India and Romania bring the total number of DLA Energy fuel agreements with allies around the world to 42.
DLA Distribution utilizes Public Private Partnership program for cost savings and expeditious force readiness
WARNER ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Warner Robins, Georgia, began utilizing the Public Private Partnership program for specific components related to the F-15 aircraft resulting in cost savings and faster turn-around times for Air Force component maintenance.
July 21, 2021
DLA Distribution supports Pacer Goose mission
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, provided support to the Air Force’s annual re-supply mission Pacer Goose Sustainment 2021, at Thule Air Base, Greenland.
July 20, 2021
DLA Disposition Services COREX team demonstrates “Semper Gumby” philosophy
JOINT REGION MARIANAS, Guam — A team of U.S. Navy Sailors and Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services civilians recently completed a two-week Contingency Overseas Readiness Exercise on the Pacific island of Guam. The team was able to deploy the Expeditionary Site Set equipment but challenges with some of the equipment began to present themselves.
July 15, 2021
DLA Troop Support provides fresh fruits, vegetables for record-breaking USDA summer program
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support continues working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Summer Food Service Program. This year, a record $6.7 million is allocated for the program, up from $460,000 last year, and more states have joined than ever before.
July 14, 2021
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin hosts F-35 Program Senior Leadership
TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, located in Tracy, California, hosted senior leaders from the F-35 Joint Program Office, Lockheed Martin, U.S. Transportation Command, Accenture and DLA Distribution July 7.
Gimcheon site destroys 60+ Army ambulances
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Demilitarization denies adversarial access to potentially valuable equipment in surplus market
Business process analysts help keep DLA procurement systems humming
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Business process analysts throughout DLA ensure the dozens of systems acquisition specialists use to make almost 10,000 buys daily are running smoothly.
July 12, 2021
DLA Troop Support legal staff plays key role in acquisitions for COVID-19 supplies
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Legal experts have played a key part in DLA's efforts to provide COVID-19 supplies for military units, federal agencies and the Strategic National Stockpile since March 2020.
July 9, 2021
Search and rescue teams train on disposed helicopters
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Search and rescue medics train using disposed helicopters.
July 7, 2021
Okinawa team helps restore joint range
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The removal of 20,000 lbs. of inert munitions and range residue will help trainers provide a safer, more realistic place to prepare for combat.
July 1, 2021
Commentary: PTSD is real
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects millions of Americans each year.
Air Force and Navy logistics leaders visit DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Pentagon’s Director for Logistics, Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam C. Barrett and Defense Logistics Agency’s Director, Navy Vice Adm. Michelle C. Skubic, visited DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, June 23 for an update on the agency’s COVID-19 support efforts and a tour of the modernization efforts at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
June 29, 2021
New edition of The Rap features 2020 NCO of the Year
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Penaflor, DLA's 2020 NCO of the Year, stars in the latest edition of The Rap talk show.
June 28, 2021
New commander tours Europe and Africa fuel lab
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — One of five DLA Energy fuel laboratories worldwide, the Europe & Africa facility at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Germany tests around 2,000 fuel samples each year including routine quality surveillance, investigations of possible contamination as well as testing for secured fuels. DLA Energy Europe & Africa’s new commander Army Lt. Col. Benverren Fortune visited the lab to learn more about its capabilities and services June 10.
Employee Assistance Program helps workers maintain mental health
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees may feel isolated and experience other work-related stressors as mass telework continues. DLA Human Resources officials remind workers that agency EAP counselors can help them with a variety of mental health-related issues.
June 25, 2021
DLA Disposition Services supports USNS Tippecanoe during COREX in Guam
JOINT REGION MARIANAS, Guam — The replenishment oiler brought turn-in items to a temporary field exercise site.
DOD reinforces guidelines for releasing unclassified, classified documents
According to DLA information security officials, security breaches and phishing attempts are on the rise. DLA employees must be vigilant in protecting all information that may put operational security at risk.
DLA CENTCOM and SOCOM Commander visits Troop Support
PHILADELPHIA — Army Col. Gerard Acosta, the Defense Logistics Agency’s U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command Commander, met with DLA Troop Support senior leaders June 23.