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May 17, 2019
2019 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced
DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams has announced the 2019 inductees into the DLA Hall of Fame.
Troop Support exudes excellence at federal awards ceremony
PHILADELPHIA — Eleven Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support individuals and teams were recognized by federal service peers during the 2019 Federal Executive Board Excellence in Government Awards ceremony May 9 in Philadelphia.
Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Strong Partnerships is one of five lines of effort advanced by Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, as a roadmap to ensure victory against trans-regional multi-domain threats, in an increasingly complex global environment.
May 18 is Armed Forces Day
Nations around the world honor their military forces with an Armed Forces Day. In the United States, the celebration is held the third Saturday in May.
San Joaquin Awarded the 2019 California Employer Advisory Council Veterans Employer of the Year
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The leadership of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, and the American Federation of
May 16, 2019
DLA director delivers keynote speeches at Hampton University
DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams delivered two keynote addresses at Hampton University, his alma mater, in Hampton, Virginia, May 11-12.
Leadership forum engages, inspires GS-14-level leaders
FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA — DLA hosted its biennial "Building Your Roadmap to Success” Leadership Forum for GS-14 at the agency’s headquarters May 7-9.
May 15, 2019
Navy Region Southwest Commander Rear Adm. Bolivar visits DLA Distribution San Diego, California at Port Hueneme
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Babette “Bette” Bolivar, commander, Navy Region Southwest visited Defense Logistics
May 14, 2019
Why donate blood: Patients need your gift of life!
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DSCC offers blood drives every month in coordination with the American Red Cross and the Armed Services Blood Program. According to the Red Cross, every day 550 donors must give blood in order for Red Cross to meet the needs of patients at 53 hospitals in the Central Ohio Region. The 2019 Blood Drive schedule is included.
Advanced Study of Air Mobility Officers visit DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Allen “AJ” Rivera, commander, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, hosted 16 field grade
May 13, 2019
DLA commanders meet to discuss Agency’s procurement challenges, solutions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer and his senior staff hosted DLA Distribution Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones May 3 in Columbus, Ohio, for an orientation visit to discuss business operations. Their meeting was part of an Agency-wide initiative to generate increased conversation between supply chains on shared logistics, operating challenges and successes.
DDSP team selected as a Distinguished Unit of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Every year the U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps recognizes brigade-sized units for outstanding
DLA emergency responders to honor fellow law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians
Emergency responders throughout the Defense Logistics Agency will pay special recognition to police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others during National Police Week May 12-18.
May 10, 2019
DLA Land and Maritime Police Week Spotlight
COLUMBUS, Ohio — National Police Week takes place May 12 - 18 in 2019. As part of Police Week observances, DLA Land and Maritime will spotlight officers who selflessly secure and protect DSCC and its people every day.
May 8, 2019
Consolidation of supply functions under DSA brought efficiencies, cost savings to DoD logistics
When Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara created the Defense Supply Agency in 1961, the military services understood there were efficiencies to be gained in commodity management.
May 7, 2019
Audit Task Force, SharePoint site guide the agency toward audit readiness
A new collaborative platform in SharePoint gives Defense Logistics Agency employees a single place to find audit-related information and tools as they drive the agency toward achieving clean financial statements.
May 6, 2019
Free daily webinars available to DLA employees for Public Service Recognition Week
Public Service Recognition Week honors the men and women who serve the nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.
Excess items avoid landfill to help people in need
Naval Support Activity Bahrain — It took more than luck to complete a long and challenging donation process to provide excess items to Bahrain’s Red Crescent Society, but the charity’s local leaders recently wished good fortune on Defense Logistics Agency employees there for extra efforts from agency employees to provide support.
Visker receives Global Distribution Excellence High Performing Leader of the Year award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joint Force Development Director Edward R. Visker was awarded the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence High Performing Leader of the Year award for 2018.
May 5, 2019
DLA Land and Maritime celebrates National Small Business Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime has an office dedicated to providing training, advice, guidance and strategies to small businesses that are looking to do business with the government. The office also focuses on developing and implementing strategies that increase business opportunities for the various socioeconomic categories: service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, small disadvantaged and HUBZone small businesses.
May 3, 2019
DLA Historian visits Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Historian Colin Williams made his inaugural visit to DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, March 26.
May 2, 2019
DLA, service reps refine demand planning for buying power
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is working to increase the services’ buying power by 10% by refining demand projections in collaboration with military and industry planners, the DLA director said during its second Service Readiness Demand Planning Summit May 1.
DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Celebrates 20 Years of Outstanding Warfighter Support
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In the spirit of Aloha, DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, celebrated 20 years of outstanding
May 1, 2019
Installation Management employee participates in 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Holly Bookwalter, supervisory security assistant with DLA Installation Management Susquehanna recently participated in the 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March held in the high desert at the White Sands Missile Range near Las Cruses, New Mexico.
Distribution’s Creznic presented commander’s coin
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Current Operation’s David Creznic received a commander’s coin during DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ employee recognition event March 27.