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Sept. 11, 2023
Remembering 9/11: DLA Distribution operations director recalls morning at Pentagon
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, was sunny and clear at the nation’s capital. Paul Abel, then an Army lieutenant colonel working in Army logistics at the Pentagon, put the top down on his convertible for the short commute to work. He even called his father, who worked in the same building in the 1960s, to brag that he would enjoy the late summer day through a window in his recently relocated office.
Leadership Spotlight: Deborah Smith
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership Spotlight highlighting the Chief of the Law Enforcement Support Office Branch Deborah Smith.
Sept. 8, 2023
Resource Analyst Summit shines light on DSD South East's financial expertise
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Resource Analyst Summit illuminated the importance of financial expertise in the organization allowing attendees to engage in a comprehensive series of sessions, workshops, and team-building activities aimed at enhancing financial acumen and aligning objectives for the future.
Sept. 7, 2023
‘You matter’ DLA Energy leader says at Air Force birthday event
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Air Force isn’t just a fleet of advanced aircraft or a set of strategic plans on paper. It’s the collective heartbeat of those willing to defend the nation, DLA Energy’s director of customer operations said at a recent event.
Sept. 6, 2023
DLA Distribution Puget Sound leadership visits USS Barry
PUGET SOUND, Wash. — In his first official site visit to Everett since taking command of DDPW, DDPW Commander, Navy Cmdr. Marcus Craig, shared his command priorities, and was briefed by the team on key aspects of the Everett operation.
DLA Energy continues to expand utilities support to U.S. Navy
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Utility Services worked with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to award its second utility services contract on Aug. 15 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for the water and wastewater utility systems.
PaCE Spotlight: Meranda Grafmyer
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Meranda Grafmyer is finishing up her first year in the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence Program Group 44 that began in 2022. For her second year of the program, she will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, field site.
Sept. 5, 2023
DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.
Sept. 4, 2023
DAISY to DSS to WMS: Shifting Systems at DLA Disposition Services Columbus
WMS will impact the Columbus field site in the way they think about their roles, and how they accomplish their tasks.
Sept. 2, 2023
Commentary: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide; is not the answer
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Knowing the warning signs of suicide could save a life.
Sept. 1, 2023
Leadership Spotlight: David Flietstra
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership Spotlight highlighting the Director of Central Region David Flietstra.
DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Indo-Pacom deputy commander
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution briefed Bruce Blank, incoming DLA Indo-Pacific deputy commander, Aug. 8 about the role, skills and logistics knowledge DLA Distribution brings to warfighter support.
Seminar in Battle Creek host representatives from around the nation
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Law Enforcement Support Office, also known as the 1033 Program, hosted the 22nd annual national training seminar in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Aug. 31, 2023
DLA Distribution participates in Talisman Sabre 2023
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 kicked off July 22 and concluded Aug. 4. It was the 10th and largest iteration of the exercise to date, consisting of field training exercises incorporating force preparation activities, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers and air combat and maritime operations.
Aug. 30, 2023
Humble hero receives prestigious military award
RICHMOND, Va. — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Corey-Allen Becker says when he is required to physically be in the office one day a week, his morning routine is action-packed, but he tries to make as little noise as possible, so he doesn’t wake up his wife and two toddlers.