DLA Headquarters News

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June 3, 2021

DOD warehouse utilization project aims to increase use of storage space, save millions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New technology being tested at select facilities throughout the Defense Department is generating data on warehouse capacity and unused storage space that could lead to warehouse consolidations or reorganizations, putting material closer to users to support more efficient operations and saving an estimated $600 million.

June 3, 2021

New DLA Energy deputy commander announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic announced the selection of David Kless to serve as the DLA Energy Deputy Commander. Since February 2018, Kless has served as the Executive Director, Operations and Sustainment, DLA Logistics Operations (J-3).

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June 2, 2021

Readiness, demand planning top agenda at Air Force-DLA Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Air Force leaders discussed several collaborative issues such as readiness, demand planning and budget issues during Air Force-DLA Day May 24, the first service day DLA has hosted since November 2019.

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June 1, 2021

Customer Relationship Management team moving to modern service tool

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Customer Relationship Management team members throughout the Defense Logistics Agency are transitioning to a new service-management tool called ServiceNow that enables easier, more efficient handling of customer inquiries.

June 1, 2021

South Korea military base receives Pfizer vaccines from DLA for DoD adolescents

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The first shipment of minus 80-degrees Celsius Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution arrived at U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea at Camp Carroll in Waegwan, South Korea, May 17 for Defense Department dependents on the peninsula.

May 28, 2021

DLA provides critical supplies to USAID for Nepal pandemic response

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Gloves, face masks and other COVID-19 supplies from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution are being flown to Nepal as part of the U.S. government’s effort to support the international pandemic response.

May 27, 2021

DLA Distribution Puget Sound changes command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The reins of command at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, transferred from Navy Cmdr. Evelyn Lee, to Navy Cmdr. Timothy J. Calvo, May 27, 2021.

May 27, 2021

Erno transfers command of DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy to Dawson

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a traditional Navy ceremony, command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, was formally transferred from Navy Capt. (sel) Vincent Erno to Navy Cmdr. Eugene Dawson on May 27.

May 26, 2021

DLA Distribution Hill expands shelter repair mission

NEW CUMBRELAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, is home to DLA distribution’s exclusive depot level maintenance repair facility for two- and three-sided expandable shelters. The shelter repair team partners with the Deployable Medical Systems team, who pack medical supplies into the shelter before shipment.

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May 26, 2021

USMC gets a lift in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Personnel in Michigan are getting a quality training opportunity while providing money-saving heavy-lift capability to a deactivating Marine Corps Bridge Company that came to DLA’s aid in the past.

Photos of DLA supporting the warfighter.

May 24, 2021

DLA Director Addresses Support to Global Pandemic, Future of Work During NDTA Webinar

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Speaking to a virtual audience of over 100 attendees, Defense Logistics Agency Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic addressed the Washington D.C. Chapter of the National Defense Transportation Association May 20. She outlined DLA’s priorities for supporting the warfighter, the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, recent support missions and took questions.

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May 24, 2021

DLA Logistics Operations director retires with 32 years

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan Day, DLA's director of logistics operations, reflects on the challenges and joys of his military career.

Two masked female officers display their relay mileage totals.

May 21, 2021

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ends with successful virtual event

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In April, more than 450 DLA employees participated in a virtual Teal Ribbon Relay to support National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

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May 21, 2021

DLA senior enlisted leader encourages military members to ‘spring into fitness’ with new video

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a new video, DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal encourages military members to "spring into fitness" and complete annual physical fitness tests.

May 21, 2021

Fillmore Army Health Clinic vaccinates employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fillmore U.S. Army Health Clinic staff at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, provided over 3,500 Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to over 1,600 installation employees assigned to New Cumberland and Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg tenant organizations Jan. 7 – May 7.