DLA Distribution News

Nov. 8, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers National American Indian Heritage Month message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nay Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution delivers his National American Indian Heritage Month message to the workforce.

Nov. 7, 2023

New defense industrial strategy, DLA demand forecast to chart road map for logistics partners 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new National Defense Industrial Strategy set to debut in early December establishes four priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.

Nov. 6, 2023

Trapped: Navy reservist escapes Israel after Hamas attack

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Navy officer with DLA's Joint Reserve Force shares how her dream vacation to Israel turned into a marathon to escape.

Nov. 3, 2023

2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy announces the inductees for the 2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame are Jean Cox and James Young.

Nov. 3, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Bonsell awarded the Civilian Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bonsell served as the public affairs officer for DLA Distribution from March 2015 through October 2023.

Nov. 2, 2023

DLA employee makes exceeding expectations a way of life

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Vivian d’Alelio is a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management. In October, she received the Outstanding Defense Department Employee with a Disability Award at the 43rd Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon.

Nov. 1, 2023

DLA Distribution Korea’s new warehouse enters initial operational capability

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With 90% of equipment installed, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea is moving and processing material in the newly modernized warehouse at Camp Carroll.

Nov. 1, 2023

DLA, employees receive DOD disability awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency employees earned individual awards and the agency received component honors during the 43rd Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 26 at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon.

Oct. 31, 2023

DLA, Space Force leaders discuss strategic partnership in first meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency, its Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office and the Space Force discussed how they can work together to help the new service grow its approach to logistics during their first meeting Oct. 24 at DLA’s headquarters.

Oct. 31, 2023

Lego model bridges gap in fuel systems training

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — One man’s passion for building with Lego is bridging a gap in fuel systems training for entry-level employees and students. Carl Drechsel, a DLA Energy project engineer, used the interlocking bricks, gears and minifigures to assemble a realistic model of a complete DOD fuel receipt and distribution system.

Oct. 31, 2023

DLA’s commander of joint regional combat support connects with Indo-Pacific warfighters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's commander of joint regional combat support worked with warfighters Oct. 19-27 to set future requirements in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct. 27, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers disability awareness month message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase delivers remarks about national disability awareness month.

Oct. 25, 2023

DLA associate recognized with DOD disability award for outstanding contributions to agency

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I didn’t think this could ever happen to me,” said Greg Ramsey, support agreement manager for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management – Columbus, of being named one of the Defense Department’s outstanding employees with a disability for 2023.

Oct. 25, 2023

DLA Headquarters kicks off CFC with $300K goal

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Headquarters employees kicked off the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign with a $300,000 goal and reminder of the many ways their contributions make a difference in peoples' lives.

Oct. 25, 2023

Dauphin County Crisis Response Team sniper leads weapons course for DLA Police 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Participants were instructed on the advantages and disadvantages of weapon use inside of the vehicle, proper vehicle positioning and vehicle as a weapon concepts.