DLA News Archive

Category: Equal Employment and Opportunity, SAPR

Amber Hikes, executive director of Philadelphia’s LGBT Affairs Office, educates DLA Troop Support and NAVSUP Weapons System Support employees on the laws, issues and protections affecting the city’s LGBTQ community during a Pride Month program June 28, 2017 at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia. Hikes described the LGBTQ Affairs Office as the eyes, ears and voice of this community in City Hall.

July 5, 2017

Philly LGBTQ leader speaks at Pride Month event

PHILADELPHIA — Amber Hikes educated employees at NSA Philadelphia on the laws, issues and protections affecting Philadelphia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and queer community during a Pride Month program June 28.

Janice Samuel is the acting director of the DLA EEO and Diversity Office.

June 15, 2017

New DLA video series touts benefits of diversity, inclusion

A new series of videos available on the DLA home page promotes the benefits of diversity and inclusion at the Defense Logistics Agency.

The Workforce Recruitment Program brings college students and recent graduates with disabilities to DLA so the agency can benefit from their talent. Several WRP employees and those close to the program share their experiences with the program in a video.

May 19, 2017

Workforce Recruitment Program: A win/win for everyone

The Workforce Recruitment Program brings college students and recent graduates with disabilities to DLA so the agency can benefit from their talent. There is no cost or loss of a position to DLA.

Sandy Hoa Dang, executive director of the Vietnam Education Foundation, shares her experience of living in Hanoi, Vietnam, in refugee camps in rural China and Hong Kong, and finally coming to America at age 13 during NSA Philadelphia's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month program May 16.

May 18, 2017

Workforce celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

PHILADELPHIA — Asian American and Pacific Islanders represent a large group of people with incredible stories that add to the beautiful fabric of the United States, the guest speaker said at the annual Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month program May 16.

Ke Liu, M.D., discusses the future of cancer treatment at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium April 10.

May 12, 2017

A promise to Mom: Researcher, physician talks about preventing, detecting, treating cancer

A renowned oncologist shared his personal experiences, cancer-prevention advice and an overview of the latest treatments May 10, in recognition of Asian/Pacific Heritage Month.

DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee hosted a session with one of Distributions Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s, A.J. Brandt on April 12.

April 19, 2017

Distribution’s recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Because of this special emphasis month, DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee hosted a session with one of Distributions Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s, A.J. Brandt on April 12. This year’s Department of Defense theme is “Protecting our people, protecting our nation.”

A group of employees gather during a World Café dialogue event in DLA Troop Support’s Bldg. 6 auditorium Apr. 12. The organization’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity office hosted the event as an approach to strengthen diversity and inclusion.

April 18, 2017

Troop Support hosts World Café as gateway to diversity, inclusion

PHILADELPHIA — Twenty employees gathered April 12 for three rounds of dialogue on diversity, trust and how to navigate difficult communications during a World Café event.

DLA leadership has made prevention of and response to sexual assault a top priority.

April 10, 2017

Agency program advocates for victims of sexual assault

DLA offers full-time, trained personnel to help victims of sexual assault, along with other resources.

Etta Baker played with notable musicians including Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan and B.B. King.

March 23, 2017

Women's History Commentary: Growing Up With Etta

The author recalls her late grandmother, blues musician Etta Baker, a prominent figure in women's history, African American history and America's musical heritage.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch signs the 2017 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation.

March 9, 2017

Agency leaders show support for SAPR program

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — On March 8, designated as International Women’s Day, Defense Logistics Agency leaders took a break from Executive Board business to address an important issue to both women and men – sexual assault prevention and response.