DLA News Archive

Sept. 19, 2024

Could you be an unintentional insider threat?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — September is National Insider Threat Awareness Month.

Sept. 19, 2024

DLA, Space Force agree to new framework for logistics support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Readiness-based support and a formal governance structure for aligning supply requirements are expected benefits of a new agreement between the Space Force and DLA.

Sept. 19, 2024

Suicide Prevention Month Commentary: Employee shares personal story

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In February 2002, after returning from two weeks of annual training in Kaiserslautern, Germany, while serving in the Army Reserve, attending community college full-time, and not working, I decided to enter the active-duty Army. Because I was a single mother, that required me to give up custody of my son.

Sept. 19, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Marc S. Rojas Sr.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 to honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have inspired others to pursue success. During this month, DLA Disposition Services will spotlight the stories and accomplishments of our agency's dedicated employees.

Sept. 18, 2024

Newly assigned logistics officers explore heart of DLA Aviation operations

RICHMOND, Va. — To enhance operational effectiveness and foster collaboration, officers newly assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations visited DLA Aviation, Sept. 5, as part of a series of visits to the agency’s major subordinate commands. These visits aim to provide a deeper understanding of the DLA mission and the unique characteristics of each MSC.

Sept. 18, 2024

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees with end of summer event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 150 Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, employees gathered to participate in an end-of-summer employee appreciation event hosted by the Defense Logistics Employee and Community Outreach Organization Sept. 5.

Sept. 18, 2024

Vice director ties new DLA Strategic Plan to EEO efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — EEO and diversity teams have a big role in helping DLA build a workforce that can achieve goals in the new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, the agency’s deputy director said Sept. 11.

Sept. 17, 2024

DLA Troop Support celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month on September 12. The 2024 theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” provides the opportunity focus on those Hispanic Americans who as leaders in their respective areas, made their mark to institute change that benefits our nation as a whole.

Sept. 17, 2024

DSCC celebrates cultural diversity, one community

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Supply Center Columbus community celebrated diversity of people and culture during a Multi-Cultural Day event Sept. 12 at the installation’s Mission Park. This year’s theme was "Preserving the Heritage, Promoting the Future,” exemplifying the value of embracing differences and understanding that collectively, they become strength for the future.

Sept. 17, 2024

Military leaders, industry partners brainstorm solutions to logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a fast paced global environment, setting the pace in day to day military logistics operations around the globe is paramount to national security objectives. With so many challenges to negotiate, military leaders and industry partners recently gathered and collaborated on ways to ensure materiel readiness in a contested logistics environment.