DLA News Archive

Jan. 24, 2018

Marine Corps range in Hawaii ‘transformed’ with DLA materials

PHILADELPHIA — Marines in Hawaii can now drive through simulated urban blocks lined with buildings that conceal moving targets they engage with their big guns. The Kaneohe Bay Gun Training Facility has been transformed into a combat training environment.

Jan. 24, 2018

DLA Distribution hosts USASAC international partners to foster foreign sales

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — International officers hailing from U.S. partner countries visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 22 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports Foreign Military Sales customers.

Jan. 24, 2018

Session raises awareness of recruitment program’s benefits

Defense Logistics Agency Equal Employment Office officials hosted an information session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 18 for managers and supervisors eager to learn more about the Workforce Recruitment Program.

Jan. 23, 2018

NATO partners visit DLA Aviation, discuss performance-based logistics initiatives

Richmond, Va. — NATO partners from Germany traveled to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 9-10 to exchange knowledge with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation acquisition professionals on performance-based logistics and long-term contracting initiatives.

Jan. 23, 2018

DLA Land and Maritime mentees set to graduate, new programs starting soon

COLUMBUS, Ohio — January is National Mentoring Month. Currently, the Level I programs are wrapping up a year of developing mentoring/protégé relationships and improving their own personal and professional skills. Through these mentoring programs, mentors have guided mentees in completing self-development modules, special projects and other professional activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Jan. 22, 2018

OSD Logistics Fellows visit DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Office of the Secretary of Defense Logistic Fellows visited DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11, to learn about DLA’s global logistics processes and operations.

Jan. 22, 2018

DLA Columbus celebrates MLK legacy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the Defense Supply Center Columbus workforce gathered inside the installation’s auditorium Jan. 17 to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan. 19, 2018

DLA Troop Support employees encouraged to honor MLK legacy through service

PHILADELPHIA — Attendees were encouraged to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service in their community and action against injustice during a program honoring King Jan. 16 at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia.

Jan. 18, 2018

Cannon firetruck maintainers keep mission well-oiled

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Cannon Air Force Base website — When fires need to be put out, citizens call firefighters. When firefighters need their vehicles fixed, they call on firetruck maintainers. It’s a chain where one link can affect the rest.

Jan. 18, 2018

POL enables faster turnarounds, longer missions

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Moody Air Force Base website — “With hot-pit refuels we’re prepositioned and they taxi to us and with the engines still running,” said Tech. Sgt. Zachary Beggin, 23d LRS NCO in charge of fuels distribution. “They hookup, refuel and their back up in the air and it decreases ground time by 66 percent.”