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Aug. 28, 2023
DDJC Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Memorial Monument Unveiling
TRACY, Calif. — Members of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, came together to pay heartfelt tribute to employees who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic in a ceremony Aug. 18, at the DDJC installation in Tracy, California.
Aug. 24, 2023
DLA to explore advanced technologies, small business innovation at R&D Industry Collider Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA R&D team will host Industry Collider Day Sept. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This year’s theme is “Forging Tech-Forward Connections to Enable Proactive Global Logistics.”
Deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment tours DLA Distribution, EDC
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Radha Iyengar Plumb, deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Aug. 18, along with Leigh Method, deputy assistant secretary of defense for logistics and Brad Bunn, vice director of DLA.
Aug. 23, 2023
DLA Distribution and the flip side of Operation Pacer Goose 2023
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The download of retrograde material and equipment from the cargo ship Ocean Giant began on Aug. 10 and concluded Aug. 12, at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia.
Central region team thrives despite adversity
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at how the Disposition Services team in remains successful in Central Region.
Aug. 22, 2023
One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.
Aug. 21, 2023
DLA spearheads dress uniform support to Papua New Guinea military
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly two days’ worth of travel and 9,075 miles from Philadelphia to Papua New Guinea, representatives from Defense Logistics Agency’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain met with PNG-Defense Force customers in-person August 3.
2 DLA reservists win Batchelder awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Navy reservists were named recipients of the 2022 Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award.
Aug. 17, 2023
Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Navy Capt. Peter Braendeholm took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, from outgoing Navy Capt. Justin Lewis, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 17.
DLA prepares to take temperature on agency culture
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Culture and Climate Survey starts Aug. 21 and gives employees a chance to share their personal experiences to improve the workplace.
Aug. 15, 2023
Dyer becomes next DLA senior enlisted leader as O’Neal retires
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal gave up command as the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium.
Aug. 14, 2023
Battle Creek Hosts ACOR23
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency recently concluded the Agency Contingency Operations Readiness Exercise in Battle Creek, Michigan.
DLA Distribution Expeditionary team trains mobile readiness
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary participated in the Agency Contingency Operation Readiness Exercise, targeted at mobile and rapid deployment capabilities, simultaneously across different geographic sites from July 24 - 28.
Documentary on DLA’s COVID-19 support to air Aug. 15 in HQC conference room
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new documentary that portrays how DLA became a leading character in the nation’s COVID-19 response will premiere in the HQC Kabeiseman Conference Room Aug. 15.
Aug. 11, 2023
Foundation gives military veterans the opportunity to go from uniforms to zebra stripes
RICHMOND, Va. — During the week, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jason Morlan is a weapons systems program officer for the Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound and P-8 Poseidon aircraft within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate’s Navy Customer Facing Division. During college football and basketball seasons, you will most likely find Morlan spending his weekends, calling fouls, double dribbles and unnecessary roughness.
Aug. 10, 2023
DLA Distribution Red River, Texas is live with WMS
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, celebrated the transition to a new warehouse management system July 27. The third largest distribution center within the agency, DDRT is the largest center to date to implement the new system.
Aug. 9, 2023
Operation: Care and Comfort sends Defense Logistics Agency veterans to the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Veterans employed by Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, visited the San Francisco 49ers’ Training Camp Aug. 4 at Levi stadium in Santa Clara, California.
New video highlights agency’s F-35 support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s role in sustaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the subject of a new video set to premiere noon Aug. 9.
Aug. 8, 2023
Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Bahrain
BAHRAIN, Southwest Asia — Navy Cmdr. John A. Olabode took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain from outgoing Navy Capt. Jeretta R. Dillon, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 8. Navy Capt. Marcus Jones, assistant chief of staff for logistics and infrastructure, with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, officiated the ceremony.
Aug. 7, 2023
Hazardous Waste summit unites military disposal customers from across continents
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A multi-day topical deep dive between DOD’s hazardous waste disposal professionals in DLA and major commands in Europe and Africa may be the start of a valuable and recurring sync up.
Agency receives 9th meritorious unit award from DOD
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's support for the nation’s COVID-19 response, Afghanistan withdrawal and hurricane relief have earned the agency its ninth Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
Aug. 4, 2023
DLA results revealed for 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 92 percent of DLA employees who participated in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey agreed their work contributes to the common good, according to survey data.
DDJC successfully hosts summer internship program
TRACY, CA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, successfully implemented a student summer internship at the DDJC installation that started Mar. 1.
Aug. 3, 2023
Aviation leadership tour Minot Air Force Base
RICHMOND, Va — Senior leadership from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate accompanied DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn on a site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19. The purpose of the visit was to provide senior DLA leadership a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.
DLA assesses future U.S. logistics needs for Indo-Pacific during Talisman Sabre
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ground, air and naval forces wrapping up Talisman Sabre in Australia this week gave DLA glimpses of how the agency might need to adjust supply and sustainment models to support troops at war in the Indo-Pacific region.