DLA News Archive

Feb. 6, 2019

Innovation by 3D Printing: The call for “Disruptive Thinkers” is Being Answered

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, issued a call to action to all “disruptive thinkers” within the Corps. A cultural evolution, filled with Marines that can come up with solutions to accelerate ideas to decision makers, that will lead the Corps into a new age of innovation.

Feb. 6, 2019

Palmer talks support to tactical vehicle fleet at national conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. John Palmer highlighted the combat logistics agency’s support to the Department of Defense during his keynote presentation at the Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference Feb. 4 in Monterey, California.

Feb. 6, 2019

Increasing energy resiliency in Japan

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Energy awarded Misawa Air Base, Japan’s first energy savings performance contract Dec. 20, 2018.

Feb. 6, 2019

Oklahoma City’s Queen recognized at annual DLA award ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bikki Queen, office automation secretary for the Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Division at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was recognized as one of DLA’s 10 Outstanding Personnel of the Year at DLA’s 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13, for her management of the day-to-day activities of more than 170

Feb. 6, 2019

‘Echo Company’ Soldiers maintain AUAB air defenses

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — U.S. Army soldiers from Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery regiment, 11th ADA Brigade also call Al Udeid home, providing support to the 1-43rd’s automotive, communications, and ground support equipment for U.S. Central Command’s “Patriot Air Defense” capability.

Feb. 5, 2019

Military Sealift Command-chartered MV Ocean Giant Arrives in Antarctica as Part of Operation Deep Freeze

SAN DIEGO — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Military Sealift Command-chartered container ship MV Ocean Giant has arrived safely at the ice-pier at the National Science Foundation’s McMurdo Station, Antarctica to conduct cargo offloads. The operation is part of MSC’s annual resupply mission in support of Operation Deep Freeze, the Joint Task Force Support for Antarctica mission to the NSF-managed U.S. Antarctic Program.

Feb. 5, 2019

DLA Troop Support seeks mentors and mentees to kick start leader development pilot

PHILADELPHIA — A new opportunity for mid-career civilian employees to gain one-on-one mentorship from senior-level employees across Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is now available.

Feb. 5, 2019

Jacksonville’s Gist recognized at annual DLA award ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Kevin Gist, a motor vehicle operator at DLA Distribution Jacksonville at Gulfport, Mississippi, was recognized as one of DLA’s 10 Outstanding Personnel of the Year award at the 51st annual employee recognition ceremony Dec. 13 for his innovative load planning.   Gist serves in transportation load planning, physical loading using Material Handling

Feb. 5, 2019

NIB recognizes DLA Aviation employee at Training Conference and Expo

Richmond, Va — The National Industries for the Blind held their 2018 Training Conference and Exposition in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 13 - 16 and recognized Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Michelle Turner-Walden.

Feb. 5, 2019

Distribution commanding officer welcomes CYALDG during annual meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group hosted their first meeting of 2019 Jan. 28, at DLA Distribution headquarters, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. DLA Distribution commander Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones welcomed the group and provided an update on how the organization supports its military customers and the Pennsylvania economy.