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June 24, 2021
DLA Distribution Industry Day goes virtual
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted a virtual Industry Day June 9 with over 180 industry representatives from 33 states participating. The event’s focus was to help industry partners do business with DLA Distribution and to encourage an open dialogue and exchange of information and ideas.
Employees wanted for rapid deployment team positions
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Rapid Deployment Teams need volunteers who have a broad knowledge of DLA to fill several team positions and train to deploy on short notice for a one-year period.
June 23, 2021
New video features 2020 DLA Hall of Fame recipients
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Contributions of DLA Hall of Fame recipients for 2020 are celebrated in a new video that includes appearances of inductees and senior leaders who nominated them.
June 22, 2021
Four DLA employees graduate from service college
District of Columbia — After a challenging 10-month academic year, four new national security leaders returned to DLA upon graduating from Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security & Resource Strategy June 10.
Former Warp Speed Chief of Staff takes reins of DLA Troop Support
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s newest commander, Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley, former chief of staff of the government’s successful mission to develop and distribute a vaccine for COVID-19, assumed command June 17 at a ceremony in Philadelphia.
Paris, Texas PD deploys surplus MRAP during SWAT response
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The former military Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected armored vehicle protected police while taking about 30 rounds from a barricaded gunman in an all-night standoff.
Guam exercise providing hands-on field training
NAVAL STATION GUAM — This year’s COREX includes two weeks of instruction in the Indo-Pacific region for the first time.
DLA Distribution Korea opens new warehouse
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea held a soft opening ceremony for their new warehouse June 4 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, and the Ministry of National Defense - Defense Installations Agency in attendance as honored guests.
Former information director earns spot in DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Susan L. Van Meter saw many technology transformations in her 41 years of federal service. Her accomplishments, visions and skills in the field earned her a position in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.
June 21, 2021
Mission first, safety always
Naval Station Guam — COREX participants and observers keep tight ties to safe practices during field ops.
Cannon Air Force Base receives energy conservation upgrades
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico — Cannon AFB will have access to more resilient, efficient, and reliable energy thanks to a DLA Energy $19 million energy savings performance contract.
DLA Europe and Africa welcomes new commander
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Departing DLA Europe & Africa commander Army Col. Krista Hoffman relinquished command to Army Col. Faith Chamberlain in a virtual ceremony June 14.
FORT BELVOIR, Va. June 21, 2021
Former ethics lawyer earns spot in DLA Hall of Fame
Walter Thomas Jr.’s 36 years of accomplishments in employment law, ethics and contract law earned him a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.
Law Enforcement Support Office hosts state coordinators for in-person training
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services’ LESO program invited state coordinators to the first face-to-face training since the pandemic.
June 18, 2021
Agency, department financial work earn former CFO place in DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Chief Financial Officer Tony Poleo’s fiscal legacy with the agency and beyond earn him a place in the DLA Hall of Fame.
June 17, 2021
Olmstead departs DLA Distribution Red River and Huertas takes command
NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — Puerto Rican native Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead in a change of command ceremony June 18.
Founder of DLA Land and Maritime supplier alliances to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Land and Maritime Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis is one of nine inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.
June 16, 2021
Disposition Services Central director wraps up tour of duty
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Lt. Col. Jason Logan’s tour as Disposition Services Director of Central Region comes to an end.
Agency representatives ready for 2021 hurricane season
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has provided hurricane response since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and is ready to support organizations like FEMA and NORTHCOM during the 2021 season.
Human capital program champion earns acceptance to DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.
June 15, 2021
Former DLA Troop Support commander garners Hall of Fame induction
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason's cost-saving accomplishments as former commander of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia have earned him a place in the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.
June 14, 2021
DLA provides masks to St. Croix residents
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency delivered over 42,000 face masks to the U.S. Virgin Islands April 23 through May 20 on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services and in support of the U.S. government’s effort to support the global pandemic response.
DLA Disposition Services team trains in Guam during Contingency Overseas Readiness Exercise
Guam — “Our forward-positioned equipment, coupled with our training and our personnel that are deployable worldwide give us the practice to support the warfighter with disposal anywhere on the globe,” DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon said.
India, U.S. fuel agreement operational
Strengthening military partnerships, DLA Energy established a long-term fuel agreement between the U.S. Defense Department and India Ministry of Defence. The agreement became operational June 1 and enables reciprocal fuel sales and purchases, increased Indian military participation with U.S. military exercises, and easier accounting and reporting of fuel transactions.
Former DLA Disposition Services leader honored with Hall of Fame induction
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leader and mentor Paul Mank's accomplishments as DLA Disposition Services’ acting deputy director and throughout his 34-year government career have earned a posthumous induction into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.