DLA News Archive

Oct. 31, 2017

New Army uniform provides lighter weight without breaking sweat

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base San Antonio website —The current Army Combat Uniform top weighs in at about 1.4 pounds. When it gets wet, it tends to stay wet. And when it’s hot out, it tends to keep Soldiers hot. The Army has a solution for that: the Improved Hot Weather Army Combat Uniform that has a whole lot fewer pockets, layers of fabric and Velcro, as well as a new fabric that is actually lighter than the current ACU.

Oct. 31, 2017

Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 5: change clocks, batteries

Richmond, Virginia — Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. DLA Installation Operations at Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services reminds employees to set clocks back by one hour, and to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Oct. 31, 2017

Old vehicles get last chance to serve training firefighters

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar — When firefighters have to rescue someone trapped in a vehicle there is no time to lose, so training becomes very important to ensure the job can be done quickly and properly.

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Army Col. Gary Bradley to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A patriot, devoted husband and father, Army Col. Gary Bradley was posthumously inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame for his dedication and service to his country.

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Navy Capt. Mike Hooth to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Inspired by John Wayne on a Navy recruitment poster, Mike Hooth joined the Navy and soon realized he was about to open the door to a life-long career as a Navy fuel logistics officer.

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Calvin Martin to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Calvin Martin’s career centered on fuel, and to this day fuel remains his passion.

Oct. 31, 2017

DLA Energy inducts Sharon Murphy to hall of fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — One of the most award-winning civilian employees in Defense Logistics Agency history, Sharon Murphy has earned high praise and recognition for both her professional accomplishments and leadership. As a newly-inducted Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame member, she is profoundly proud of her 28-year DLA Energy career.

Oct. 31, 2017

A Conversation with ... Roger Hylton

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A Conversation with Deputy, Current Operations for Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Directorate of Customer Operations Roger Hylton.

Oct. 30, 2017

DLA Troop Support celebrates retirees' 71 years of combined service

PHILADELPHIA — Two employees were recognized during a retirement ceremony Oct. 26: Diane Di Silvestro, contract specialist with the Medical supply chain; and Diana Brown, supply technician with Installation Operations, is retiring after 30 years.

Oct. 30, 2017

AGOISSI 3500 club presents Toastmasters with awards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Toastmasters recognizes two distinguished members during meeting.