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Aug. 18, 2021
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
Disposition Services director addresses workforce
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon addressed the workforce during his Director’s Call event at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center August 10.
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.
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. 9, 2021
Employee Spotlight: David Tran
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — David Tran talks about his life and working for DLA Disposition Services.
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.
Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services starts planning for annual Continuity of Operation Training Exercise
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Key Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees met to discuss the annual Continuity of Operations Training Exercise scheduled for later this fall.
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
Renovation of Disposition Services warehouse on Ft. Bragg begins
BATTLE CREEK, MI — DLA Disposition Services’ Ft. Bragg facility in North Carolina is preparing to undergo a series of renovations. Work has just begun on a new project that will see site improvements to both safety and performance aspects of its’ warehouse facility.
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.
Aug. 1, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Juan Talamantes Jr.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Army Lt. Col. Juan Talamantes Jr. is DLA Disposition Services Central director and has served his country for the past 27 years.