DLA News Archive

Feb. 13, 2020

Leaders empowered to promote wellness, proper nutrition

PHILADELPHIA — In an effort to empower leaders to combat those challenges, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Command Support Office hosted a “Wellness in the Workplace” leadership forum Feb. 11 in Philadelphia to encourage supervisors to create a culture of wellness in their workplace.

Feb. 13, 2020

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's National African American/Black History Month Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Black History Month is a time set aside to honor African Americans who have made contributions, not only to our military history, but even more importantly, to our American history.

Feb. 12, 2020

Indo-Pacific leaders manage largest geographical fuel region

Regional fuel deputy directors converged at DLA to participate in the Commander’s Strategic Offsite, meet with the DLA Director, and attend the annual Joint Petroleum Seminar at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. During their two-week visit, Indo-Pacific leaders shared personal experiences about supporting DLA Energy’s largest geographical fuel region.

Feb. 12, 2020

Successful charity campaign earns agency DOD kudos

Arlington, Virginia — No other DOD agency won in each category and no medium-sized agency won in as many categories as DLA did, according to DLA Combined Federal Campaign manager Watt Lough. Winners throughout DOD were announced in a Pentagon ceremony Feb. 11.

Feb. 12, 2020

Distribution agency review scores high marks/identifies efficiencies to improve overall agency productivity

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency subject matter experts completed an intensive, week long comprehensive internal review at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution to evaluate compliance and identify best practices to apply across the agency Feb.

Feb. 12, 2020

Inside the nerve center of DLA Headquarters

Richmond, Va. — Professional development opportunities come in many forms, shapes and programs. Last summer I was afforded a volunteer opportunity to be included in a groundbreaking program, representing Defense Logistics Agency Aviation as a liaison officer to the DLA Headquarters Agency Synchronization Operations Center also known as ASOC.

Feb. 11, 2020

Centralized library expands information availability

PHILADELPHIA — Knowledge and information sharing is a key aspect to any successful business. Whether it’s used to enact policies, improve services or ensure best practices; the more accessible the information, the more streamlined and fruitful the workflow.At the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, the Process Compliance Directorate is working with the

Feb. 11, 2020

Prepping for the survey

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — With just under two months remaining, the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Culture Action Team gathered in Battle Creek, Michigan, in late January to learn the ins and outs of the upcoming DLA culture/climate survey that launches March 17.

Feb. 11, 2020

DLA Indo-Pacific regional command supports Keen Edge, Pacific Sentry

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii — Logistics planners from across Defense Logistics Agency entities converged at DLA's Synchronization Operations Center at Camp Smith, Hawaii, to support Keen Edge and Pacific Sentry exercise.

Feb. 10, 2020

On track for a strong 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy leadership briefed the DLA director on its fiscal year 2020 Dynamic Operating Plan at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 28. The Fiscal Year 2020 DLA Strategy Map for Energy emphasizes key items of service readiness, fueling the fight and posturing capabilities for a rapid response.