DLA Distribution News

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Aug. 1, 2023

Commentary: McNamara cagey, equivocal about reasons for Battle Creek move

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's historian explores the reasons why Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara moved cataloging, standardization and utilization programs that were part of the Defense Logistics Services Center from Washington, D.C., to Battle Creek, Michigan.

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July 31, 2023

2 DLA employees earn DOD Workforce Recruitment Program awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency employees received honors during the Defense Department’s 2023 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards ceremony July 27 in Alexandria, Virginia.

DLA Energy Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson on a stage

July 28, 2023

New DLA Energy Commander shares his leadership philosophy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson, who took command on June 29, introduced himself and shared his leadership philosophy with the workforce July 20.

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July 27, 2023

Agpalza assumes command of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Michelle Agpalza accepted the reins of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM from Army Col. Gerald Acosta in a change of command ceremony July 27 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

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July 27, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Padgett retires after a combined service of nearly 59 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Jerry W. Padgett is retiring from government service having served nearly 59 years of civilian and military service.

“Alfred,” an automated food preparation robot, prepares a salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2021. Travis AFB is the first military base to utilize and test “Alfred.” The design is meant to increase productivity, reduce food waste, and lower risks of viral and microbial transmissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

July 27, 2023

How does the Department of Defense employ a salad robot?

PHILADELPHIA — Back in December of 2021, the Monarch dining facility at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California, was the first in the Department of Defense to acquire “Alfred, the salad robot.”

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July 25, 2023

DLA, Army leaders discuss readiness issues

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Army leaders shared details on the status of Army and defense working capital funds as well as updates on topics like depot-level reparable contracting during Army/DLA Day.

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July 25, 2023

DLA expeditionary training event underway

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2023 Agency Contingency Operations Readiness event prepares expeditionary civilians, servicemembers and Rapid Deployment Teams for contingency response missions.

Staff Sergeant Salem Dogbe, Individual Equipment Element, 168th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, crosschecks stock numbers on an inventory item at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6th, 2021. LRS is tasked with ensuring the Airmen of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, are supplied with the equipment and clothing they require for mission success, especially in the arctic environment of Alaska. (U.S. graphic by Michael Hong)

July 24, 2023

Clothing and Textiles Value Management Office updates canceled National Stock Numbers

PHILADELPHIA — Ensuring delivery of warfighter readiness in subsistence, clothing and textiles, construction and equipment, and medical items is the main mission of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support but inaccurate National Stock Numbers can cause warfighters to struggle with requesting necessary items to meet readiness requirements.

July 24, 2023

Upcoming strategy to outline agency’s supply chain security approach

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new strategy will become DLA’s roadmap for protecting the security of the DOD supply chain that serves troops and federal partners around the world.

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July 20, 2023

Ohio schools get surplus DOD laptops

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When students return to Minford Elementary School in Ohio this fall, they will have more than 300 new laptops thanks to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ “Computers for Learning.”

College person with cap and gown in front of light blue background and text DLA Foundation Scholarships Awarded

July 19, 2023

2023 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military employees.

July 19, 2023

DLA foreign policy advisor visits DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Foreign Policy Advisor Gregory Winstead made a brief visit to DLA Distribution Headquarters, June 28.

July 18, 2023

DLA Energy Shadow Program provides broader understanding, exposure to senior executives

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Strategic Policy and Programs employee Daniel Poole walked side by DLA Energy Deputy Commander Dave Kless during a shadowing experience June 12-15.

July 18, 2023

DLA logistics operations leader focuses on support in Germany, Italy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Operations director met with agency teams, coalition partners and joint service components in Germany and Italy during a trip focused on DLA’s integrated deterrence efforts and support to U.S. European Command July 11-14.