DLA Headquarters News

May 28, 2019

DSCC Installation CPR and AED Training Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The training and existence of voluntary First Response Team members lessens the impact of sudden cardiac arrest by supporting employee and worksite preparedness and response and optimizing a person’s chance for survival. Team members are volunteers, who are currently certified. Responsibilities include providing CPR, the use of an AED or Heimlich Maneuver for choking in an emergency situation to associates who are in need of assistance until emergency personnel arrive. Associates can register for a class by calling the Building 21 Health Clinic at 614-701-5104.

May 28, 2019

Distribution Aide-de-Camp promoted to Captain

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On May 14, surrounded by his wife and colleagues, Army 1st Lt. Tyler Hultgren, DLA Distribution aide-de-camp, was promoted to the rank of captain.

May 27, 2019

Susquehanna MWR kicks off Commander’s Cup with “Armed Forces Day” 5K Run/Walk

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and to kick off the 2019 Commander’s Cup Series, Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted an “Armed Forces Day” 5K Fun Run/Walk May 16. Forty-four participants competed in the run/walk.

May 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Barstow welcomes new director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew J. Balogh became director of DLA Distribution Barstow, California, May 24. DDBC stores over

May 23, 2019

Memorial Day: Remember, Honor

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Memorial Day honoring those who died in service to the Nation.

May 22, 2019

DLA’s mission evolves with DoD needs

The Defense Logistics Agency has grown in scope and responsibility since its founding in 1961. While need and proven capabilities have driven DLA to expand overseas, assume retail operations and serve as one of the nation’s go-to agencies in responses to natural disasters, not every mission the agency has acquired over its 58 years of existence remains with it.

May 22, 2019

Distribution Norfolk hosts U.S. Army Security Assistance Command team members

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command team members recently visited facilities at DLA Distribution

May 21, 2019

DLA Energy 2019 Worldwide Energy Conference Underway

The 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Energy Worldwide Energy Conference and Tradeshow opened at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center in National Harbor, Maryland, with record attendance May 20.

May 21, 2019

DSCC celebrated Police Week, honoring officers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every year DSCC participates in National Police Week with various observances and events on the installation in honor of the Police Officers who serve and protect the base. This year’s activities concluded with a cookout and the DSCC Police receiving a custom designed coin from the AFGE 1148 Union recognizing their efforts throughout the year for Police Week.

May 21, 2019

New G-Invoicing, cost transparency key topics at 12th Cost Summit

Demand planning, G-Invoicing and cost transparency were key topics of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 12th Cost Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 20.

May 21, 2019

Department of Defense heads of Supply and Logistics visit DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Department of Defense heads of Supply and Logistics across the services visited Naval Air Station,

May 20, 2019

Distribution Multicultural committee hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Headquarters employees and its Multicultural Committee, paid respect to Holocaust Remembrance Day April 30, with a presentation by Retired Pennsylvania Office of Administrative Law Judge Felix Thau and music by the Cedar Cliff High School choir. The theme of this year’s Days of Remembrance is “Learning from the Holocaust: Beyond Religious Boundaries.”

May 19, 2019

DLA assists U.S. Navy in reintroducing Union Jack flag on naval ships

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Returning to naval tradition, the Union Jack flag will replace the First Navy Jack flag which has been used on all naval vessels since 2002. The change will take place with morning colors on June 4. DLA has played a vital role in ensuring the maritime flags are on-hand and ready for the transition by gathering the information on the number of flags needed, working with the contractor to ensure production goals are met and the delivery of the flags.

May 19, 2019

Forward presence spotlight: Royal Cline

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Royal Cline is a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime customer service representative located in San Diego, California. Cline recently worked with his counterparts at DLA Troop Support to ensure Naval ships will receive the Union Jack flag to replace the current First Navy Jack flag (pictured) for the June 4 reintroduction date. Cline’s primary customer is the surface fleet but he also serves carriers, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, expeditionary units, shipyards and industrial sites in the Pacific Ocean area of operations.

May 19, 2019

Puget Sound focuses on reducing customer wait times, improves processes

BREMERTON, Wash. — Customers have been the focus for the past three years at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Puget Sound detachment. The DLA Maritime - Puget Shop Stores item managers have worked diligently to improve customer support by driving down the not-in-stock or empty bin rate, reducing the risk of costly work stoppages at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.