DLA News Archive

Sept. 16, 2020

Cyber fraud still a threat during COVID-19 pandemic

DLA Public Affairs — Spoofing occurs when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number or website URL – usually by changing one letter, symbol or number – so it resembles a trusted source.

Sept. 16, 2020

Disaster preparedness, one step at a time

Richmond, Va. — Virginia has seen its share of disaster events this year. From heavy snow to damaging winds, to flooding and tornadoes, residents continue to prove their resilience in the face of adverse events.

Sept. 16, 2020

DLA Distribution Quality Assurance Civilian of the Year awarded to Nicole James

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — James was nominated for her dedication and exemplary performance as a member of the Continuing Government Activity at DLA Distribution Hill, Utah.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina Sept. 16, 2020

New commander visits Bragg site

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Warfighter first and strong partnership are two tenants of the Defense Logistics Agency strategic plan that were reinforced as the staff at the DLA Disposition Services’ site at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, hosted a new unit commander for a tour.

Sept. 15, 2020

DLA Distribution presents Security Civilian of the Year award to Tyrell Rice

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Tyrell Rice, security officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, was awarded the Security Civilian of the Year award for actions taken to better ensure the continued safety of workers and sensitive information.

Sept. 15, 2020

Illinois school receives $55k in computers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — More than $2 million in used and excess information technology has been donated through Computers For Learning in 2020.

Sept. 15, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin wins the Commander In Chief’s Installation Excellence Award 

TRACY, Calif. — The Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. It is presented annually to one installation from each branch of service and DLA in the Department of Defense category.

Sept. 14, 2020

Leaders virtually examine DLA Energy organizational strategy

Communicating virtually from the four corners of the globe, DLA Energy directors, commanders, and deputies participated in a Commander’s Strategic Offsite Sept. 8-9. Using Microsoft Teams, they collaborated in real time to relook the DLA Energy organizational strategy.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA helps federal partners replenish national stockpile of personal protective equipment

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services to replenish the nearly depleted Strategic National Stockpile with personal protective equipment as the nation continues responding to COVID-19.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Holtan awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For her efforts in leveraging every possible resource of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Operations to support a critical national priority mission, Mobilization Planning Specialist Elise Holtan is awarded the Super Civilian Service Award.