DLA News Archive

Tag: Research and Development

Feb. 27, 2023

DLA R&D works to improve battery technology, reduce costs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Batteries power devices like the lifesaving pacemaker, cars, smartphones, hearing aids and many other devices that make life easier and safer. They’re so commonplace they often blend in with other modern conveniences.

July 25, 2022

Info Ops Employee Spotlight: Barry Humphrey

Fort Belvoir, Va — July's employee spotlight is on Barry Humphrey, program manager for the Logistics Technology Research Program in DLA Research and Development.

Julie Tsao enjoying an elephant ride while on vacation in Thailand.

May 25, 2022

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Julie Tsao

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Julie Tsao, DLA Research and Development program manager, grew up on the island of Taiwan and remembers well her journey to be a federal employee.

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May 5, 2022

R&D program yields new sources for obsolete parts, raw materials

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA research and development team matches America’s small businesses with research and development projects that address critical supply chain gaps and security threats.

March 31, 2022

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Kathleen Gleason

Kathleen Gleason is a Defense Logistics Agency trailblazer. For 29 years, she has guided various organizations through the strategic planning and execution process, while advancing the agency’s mission and capabilities.

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March 28, 2022

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Laura Schreiber

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Laura Schreiber has risen from DLA intern to program manager using strategy and hard work combined with DLA’s continuing education and career development opportunities.

Lindsey Hicks at Army Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, in 1982.

Feb. 24, 2022

DLA chemist leading efforts in alternative fuel, other DOD bulk fuel initiatives

FORT BELVOLIR, Va. — Lindsey Hicks has served the Defense Logistics Agency as a pioneering chemist for over 30 years. He is currently the program manager leading DLA Research & Development’s Energy Readiness Program supporting the Defense Department’s bulk fuel and energy supply system. ERP’s strategic focus areas are fuel refining and distribution, fuel instability and contamination issues, and alternative fuel certification efforts.

Black woman stands next to a brick wall.

Feb. 17, 2022

Black History Month Spotlight: Gloria Edward

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Gloria Edwards, DLA Research & Development’s Subsistence Network program manager, has found a meaningful mission and supportive team at the agency.

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Feb. 11, 2022

Black History Month Spotlight: Barry Humphrey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Barry Humphrey, leader of DLA Research and Development’s Logistics Technology Research program, takes pride in being a mentor who shares the lessons he’s learned along his education and career paths.

A man stands at a podium with the US, DLA and service flags behind him and a woman slightly behind him with a folder in her hands.

Sept. 28, 2021

DLA awards 7 contracts to small businesses at Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Seven small businesses were awarded contracts for innovative solutions to warfighter and national security challenges through the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2021 Small Business Innovation Research Program during Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.