DLA Distribution News

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA Energy employee is a Latin dance champion

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Dedicated to everything he does, Eamonn Knights is a 56-year-old International Latin DanceSport champion and 32-year DLA Energy employee. He and his dance partner are currently ranked first in the United States by the World DanceSport Federation in the 35 and older age division.

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Feb. 16, 2023

DLA named Agency of the Year for supporting nation’s small businesses

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognition of the DLA's success partnering with American small businesses reached new heights Feb. 15 when it was named Agency of the Year at the sold-out National Small Business Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Feb. 16, 2023

DLA, TRANSCOM leaders outline logistics modernization efforts at defense industry forum

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Modernization and supply chain management were some of the topics discussed during a panel focusing on the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Transportation Command at the National Defense Industrial Association’s 37th Annual Logistics Forum held Feb. 8-9 in Orlando, Florida.

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Feb. 15, 2023

DLA leaders outline agency’s role in DOD additive manufacturing capabilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is working to develop common technology, standards and processes for additive manufacturing that will enable the military services to share data and increase readiness while saving money.

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Feb. 15, 2023

DLA awards ceremony recognizes Joint Reserve Force members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency recognized members of the Joint Reserve Force during the 55th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony Jan. 26 at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.

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Feb. 13, 2023

Dyer named next DLA senior enlisted leader

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer will be the Defense Logistics Agency’s next senior enlisted leader.

Feb. 13, 2023

DLA Installation Management San Joaquin’s Rosengarten Receives the Superior Civilian Service Award

TRACY, Calif. — Marcelo Rosengarten, security assistant, of the Pass and Identification office at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award at a morning ceremony at the Public Safety Center Jan. 26.

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Feb. 10, 2023

Logistics operations director focuses on Warehouse Management System, shipyard operations during West Coast trip

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations toured DLA warehouses and met with agency and Navy leaders in Washington and California Feb. 6-9 during a trip to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington, and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

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Feb. 9, 2023

DLA commercial starring military supply specialists to air on AFN during Super Bowl

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Four military supply specialists will share the spotlight with pregame and halftime entertainers during a 59-second DLA commercial scheduled to air during the Super Bowl on American Forces Network Feb. 12.

Marine Col. Kevin Chunn, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, and employees from the Unitized Group Rations mission pose for a photo during a celebration that recognized UGR mission’s 100th consecutive month of meeting the war reserve requirements

Feb. 9, 2023

DLA Distribution celebrates over 100 months of meeting war reserve requirements

TRACY, Calif. — Members of the Unitized Group Ration mission at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, celebrated 100 months of meeting war reserve requirements set by DLA Troop Support.

Feb. 8, 2023

DLA Energy Fiscal Year 2022 Fact Book is online

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For the past 45 years, DLA Energy has compiled a snapshot of the facts, figures, and financial information from the previous fiscal year.

Feb. 7, 2023

Aviation Commander talks additive manufacturing at annual summit

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler participated in a panel discussion about additive manufacturing and how it can be used to support the Department of Defense during the two-day 2023 Military Additive Manufacturing Summit.

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Feb. 6, 2023

Disposal experts to rid Guam base of crash debris

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property disposal team is managing removal of a B-52 Stratofortress brought down by birds during a 2016 mishap at Andersen Air Force Base.

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Feb. 3, 2023

Navy saves millions using DLA Disposition Services for ship recycling

Battle Creek, Mich — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services is assisting the U.S. Navy in recycling five retired ships as part of a scrap sales contract to protect the environment and save taxpayer money.

Paul Maxwell DLA Distribution Anniversary Employee Showcase

Feb. 2, 2023

DLA Distribution Bahrain's Paul Maxwell improves the organization through relationship building

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution marks 25 years of making history and revolutionizing the future by showcasing the employees that make support to the warfighter possible. Paul R. Maxwell, a supply systems analyst with DLA Distribution Bahrain, has contributed significantly to organizational requirements during contemporary conflicts and peacetime missions.