DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logisitics Agency

Steve Shea, a Defense Logistics Agency future operations planner, performs his work inside the mobile command center truck

July 18, 2024

Agency, federal partners prepare for U.S.- based contingency support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency and federal partners discussed potential disaster support within the U.S. and practiced that response during a virtual Hurricane and All-Hazards Academics session and tabletop training exercise in June.

Employee pose for a photo with the Pride flag on display.

June 27, 2024

DLA employee shares coming out story during Pride Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For many, coming out is voluntary. Brian Allen was 18 years old and a senior in high school when a breach of privacy changed his life.

June 6, 2024

DLA, DSCA discuss information sharing at Foreign Military Sales Summit

Fort Belvoir, Va. — A Foreign Military Sales Summit brought together stakeholders from the operational and financial communities to address audit processes May 16 at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters.

A graphic with an image of the ID Card Office Online website.

Aug. 22, 2022

Website lets DLA employees schedule Common Access Card, ID appointments online

Fort Belvoir, VA — Defense Logistics Agency employees, retirees and family members with a Common Access Card or ID card can schedule appointments and update information online.

A woman in festive Thanksgiving run attire presents a certificate to a man in gray running gear.

Nov. 22, 2021

DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa employees and families build overseas morale with Turkey Trot

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe and Africa hosted a “Turkey Trot” 5K run and 3K walk November 19, 2021, for employees and families living in the local Kaiserslautern area. The event was held on nature trails near Kleber Kaserne to promote team building and increase morale prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Prizes were awarded for the fastest run time and the best costume.

Oct. 12, 2021

Bellwood Elk get annual checkup, new feeding trough

RICHMOND, Va. — The Bellwood elk received their annual checkups Sept. 2 from large-animal veterinarian, Dr. Lucy Haile, with assistance from her staff members.

Commander presenting farewell plaque to an employee.

Aug. 26, 2021

DLA Indo-Pacific chief of staff honored in farewell

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Commander Navy Capt. Jason Adams recognized Chief of Staff John Hamilton during a farewell ceremony August 11, 2021, for his various accomplishments over the past decade.

Commander virtually presented a retirement memento to a DLA employee and his wife.

Aug. 11, 2021

Bond retires after 37 years

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii — Craig Bond, DLA Indo-Pacific Warfighter Support Representative for the Alaska Interior at Fairbanks Alaska, retires after 37-plus years of distinguish government service.

A man leans his head back as he receives a nasal swap from another man in personal protective equipment.

Dec. 9, 2020

Partnerships, innovation enable medical material availability

PHILADELPHIA — Vendors rolling out new items they want to sell to the Defense Department need stock numbers assigned to those supplies so customers and government systems have a common reference. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical Supplier Support Team normally handles this for items like surgical and hospital equipment.

The commander presents the honoree with a departure plaque.

Sept. 1, 2020

DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, DLA Energy Middle East bids Cruz farewell

MACDILL AFB, FL — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM and DLA Energy Middle East bids farewell to Edwin J. Cruz during a retirement ceremony July 31 at MacDill AFB. Cruz retired after 34 years of federal service.