DLA News Archive

Category: Equal Employment and Opportunity, Human Resources, SAPR, People and Culture

Members of the 2025 graduating class of DLA Energy's Pathways to Career Excellence Program pose for a group photo after their graduation ceremony with Mr. George Atwood (center left) and other agency leaders at Fort Belvoir, Va., on October 22, 2025.

Dec. 10, 2025

DLA Energy celebrates newest class of PaCE graduates, connecting early development with long-term success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After two years of rigorous training and professional development, Defense Logistics Agency Energy recognized 18 graduates of its Pathways to Career Excellence Program during a ceremony Oct. 22.

DLA screenshot of DLA HR Award Tool dashboard featuring options to review performance ratings, track spending award authority, and receive analytics on award pool results.

Aug. 19, 2025

DLA revolutionizes performance award processing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA HR Awards Tool transforms performance award processing, replacing a spreadsheet-driven manual process, and cutting the average processing time from 100 days to 45 days.

Three hikers pose for a photo near the rim of the Grand Canyon.

June 4, 2025

Pacific leaders honor retiring logistician with Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim Challenge

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — What began as a tribute hike to honor a distinguished Defense Department colleague became an endurance milestone for one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Pacific region leaders – and a powerful reminder of the strength found in shared goals, grit, and preparation.

Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly speaks to a room of seated participants with other DLA senior leaders at a table behind him

April 15, 2025

Sexual assault awareness proclamation signing highlights workplace trust, safety

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency leaders signed a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation to emphasize protecting the workforce and maintaining trust in the integrity of the organization at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 14.

April 15, 2025

PACE Spotlight: Casch Kunkel

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Casch Kunkel is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Group 48, which began in 2024. For his second year in PACE, he will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services site at Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania.

Photo shows two women standing behind table at a recruitment fair

Feb. 20, 2025

Maximize your opportunity: 5 Steps to prepare for DLA Distribution’s Hiring Event on Feb. 26

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution seeks to fill over 300 warehouse positions in Central Pennsylvania.

Side by side photos of the same man taken about 40 years apart.

Feb. 14, 2025

Leadership spotlight: A Q&A with Joe Fagan

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Air Force veteran returned to federal service in 2011 and now serves as the DLA Disposition Services - Document Services Customer Audit & Engagement division lead.

Pictured are DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, left; Thomas Grace, Construction & Equipment deputy director at DLA Troop Support and one of the agency’s top 10 employees; DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn; and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer.

Jan. 28, 2025

Employees, teams recognized during DLA’s 57th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director recognized the accomplishments of the workforce during the 57th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 23.

Two photos of a man, one in military uniform and one in a suit.

Jan. 14, 2025

SkillBridge tailors OJT for transitioning servicemembers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A DLA Disposition Services-assigned Army officer leveraged the six-month DOD program to continue working for the agency after military retirement.

A man poses in front of an ATV in a desert location with tents.

Nov. 26, 2024

Mike Leskovec: A legacy of leadership, laughter, service

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A farewell to DLA Disposition Services Pearl Harbor's Mike Leskovec from a local colleague.