DLA Distribution News

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June 7, 2023

DLA supports military standards, specifications documents

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — “MIL-STD” and “MIL-SPEC” are “mil-speak” for military standards and military specifications that define thousands of products and processes across the Defense Department.

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June 5, 2023

DLA Energy Industry Summit brings together agency, industry partners

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Reconnecting in person with industry partners to advance efforts on climate challenges and clean energy was the focus of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Industry Summit, May 24-25 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia.

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June 2, 2023

ACOR to bring deployment skill training to Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — This summer’ expeditionary readiness will help get civilian property disposal personnel and new agency reserve military members “back to basics” on reverse logistics know-how.

Amritpal Singh packs components into an Express Ration box on May 22, 2023 inside of a distribution warehouse.

June 2, 2023

DLA Distribution San Joaquin adds E-ration to its distribution repertoire

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, employees started to pack, store and ship express rations in support of DLA Troop Support requirements in May 2023. E-Rations, utilized by the Marine Corps and the Army, replace the need for kitchen equipment and allow warfighters to have a hot meal in any combat or training environment.

DLA Aviation at Ogden "Ironman" still going strong after more than three decades of powerlifting.

June 1, 2023

Ogden’s “Mr. Fitness” proves age is just a number

RICHMOND, Va. — At first glance, you would never guess Terry Baldwin, with his chiseled frame, is not some sort of comic book superhero.

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June 1, 2023

Digital-Business Transformation focuses on modernizing technology, processes through lifespan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Gone are the days when DLA IT specialists linked logisticians to systems and then tinkered for workarounds or customizations when system and business processes clashed. Now, the agency is modernizing IT tools and reengineering business processes through D-BX.

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May 30, 2023

DLA R&D and the Navy Postgraduate School visit DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted staff from DLA Research & Development’s strategic distribution and disposition team, DLA Distribution Headquarters and the Naval Postgraduate School.

A silver and epoxy pin includes the DLA Emblem on a background with the words Defense Logistics Agency Frontline Hero Award

May 30, 2023

New award recognizes dedication of DLA’s frontline workers during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new lapel pin and certificate will soon be awarded to Defense Logistics Agency employees who regularly worked on-site or contributed to essential missions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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May 25, 2023

EMS Week spotlight: Sue Potashnik

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sue Potashnik shares details about her job as a firefighter/paramedic for DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.

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May 24, 2023

Logistics operations director engages with UK partners at Ministry of Defence conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations represented the agency at SupportNet 23, a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence event focused on delivering greater supply chain resilience May 18-19.

Photo is of three people, one woman, one man in military uniform and another man cutting a big sheet cake.

May 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

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May 23, 2023

Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.

May 23, 2023

EMS Week spotlight: Richard Aldrich

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Richard Aldrich shares details about his job as a firefighter/EMT/hazardous materials technician for DLA Land and Maritime during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.

DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin site director Jonathan Mathews and police chief Christy Hardt laid a wreath in honor of the law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. (DLA photo by Julian Temblador)

May 22, 2023

DLA San Joaquin pays tribute to fallen officers

TRACY, Calif. — Employees of Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin, law enforcement officers of the local community, congressional staff and local city council members paid tribute to the fallen law enforcement officers during a morning National Peace Officers’ Memorial Observance May 17 in the fire bay of the Public Safety Center. DLA Installation Management at San Joaquin Family Advocacy Program manager Sharon Stewart served as the keynote speaker.

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May 22, 2023

Energy Week builds bonds among DLA Energy leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Strategic planning and contingency preparation were themes of DLA Energy’s “Energy Week” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 15-19.