DLA Distribution News

A Boeing 747 and a Humvee are parked in a hangar in the desert.

July 18, 2023

Desert aerospace education boosted by DLA used property stocks

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The world’s biggest privately funded air and space museum has long relied on DLA’s military surplus and excess property pipeline to help execute its education mission.

military and civilian personnel working with military fuel trucks

July 17, 2023

Leveling up fuel operations during QLLEX

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Reservists took their training to the next level during the 2023 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 12-24. Seven Reserve battalions worked with DLA Energy Americas to improve end-to-end readiness.

A graphic advertising the annual Feds feeds Families food donation program.

July 17, 2023

Feds Feed Families returns to DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is back, giving people the opportunity to donate food to local food banks and pantries.

U.S. and Peruvian Airmen assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force, Resolute Sentinel 23, help load medical supplies at Base Aérea Las Palmas to be used by personnel at Hospital Dos De Mayo, Lima, Peru, July 5, 2023, during exercise Resolute Sentinel 23. On July 11, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical Transportation Team marked 2500 freight shipments using a new system that delivers bulk orders of critical supplies in record time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

July 13, 2023

Troop Support Medical’s system marks 2500 critical supplies shipments

PHILADELPHIA — The Warehouse Management System allows customers to browse, compare and order a wide range of medical/surgical equipment, collectively weighing over 300 pounds, that is not available through distribution and pricing agreements under the Medical Prime Vendor program.

Two Air Force general officers in uniform shake hands while holding a letter of retirement

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates career of former commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy “Vegas” Canlas celebrated his 30-year military career during a retirement ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 30. In his final tour, Canlas served as the DLA Energy commander from June 2020 to June 2023.

Aviation launches Vendor Information Hub to better meet vendor needs.

July 13, 2023

Vendor Information Hub: Ensuring effective communications with vendors

RICHMOND, Va. — Over the last two years, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has increased focus on new tools, automation, and other process improvements to aide contract administrators in responding to our vendors.

A Navy officer hands an Army officer a flag.

July 13, 2023

Sullivan takes the reins as new DLA Europe & Africa commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain handed control of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa to Army Col. Adrian Sullivan during a change of command ceremony July 11 at the Armstrong Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

July 12, 2023

WMS rollout reaches 6-month milestone

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition Services is transitioning to the Warehouse Management System and over the last six months has moved nine different sites to the new system and adapted training methods during the process.

three military general officers stand on a stage

July 12, 2023

DLA Energy changes leadership during joint ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy welcomed new Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson who assumed command from Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas during a joint military change of command at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 29.

July 12, 2023

Defense Distribution San Joaquin wins Commander In Chief's Installation Excellence Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin announced Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin as a winner of the annual Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award along with five other installations.

July 11, 2023

Commentary: Director visits form, enhance DLA Europe & Africa

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Senior leader authority is most potent when exercised face-to-face. Put simply, things get done when the boss visits. It’s therefore not surprising the organizational history of Defense Logistics Agency Europe, now DLA Europe & Africa, can be told through DLA directors’ trips to the continent.

man in suit talking and woman in uniform laughs at table

July 7, 2023

Coast Guard leaders visit Troop Support to discuss uniforms, challenges, opportunities

PHILADELPHIA — Fielding current and future Coast Guard uniforms were among key topics discussed by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles leaders and Coast Guard representatives during a visit to the organization June 29 in Philadelphia.

A large warehouse with items neatly stacked in lines so people and equipment can move between the piles of property. the space is well lit, organized and clean.

July 7, 2023

Excess equipment bolsters operational readiness

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services is known for handling excess military property and is a trusted source of supply for the United States military when it comes to acquiring used equipment.

a group of people hold certificates and medals

July 6, 2023

Army medals recognize DLA Energy utilities privatization work

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy employees earned Army Civilian Service Achievement Medals for helping Fort Campbell achieve essential upgrades of electrical, water and wastewater utilities in 2022.

July 5, 2023

DLA Aviation at Ogden welcomes new leader during change of command ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Col. Jason Okumura relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden to Air Force Col. Ernest “Nest” Cage during a change of command ceremony June 30 held on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.