DLA News Archive

Category: Equal Employment and Opportunity, SAPR

The stories of WWII-era working women were recently produced and portrayed in commemoration of Women’s Equality Day by DLA’s Renelle Hansen, Elli Blonde, Angel Morgan, Robin Rogers (top row), Tina Lilly, Stacy Marsala, Zoe Orchel (bottom row) and others in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Sept. 2, 2019

“Rosies” remembered for helping usher greater equality

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Women laborers provided a key role in harnessing America’s full might during global conflict. DLA employees tell stories of the unsung who made critical contributions.

In observance of Women’s Equality Day, employees from across the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia gathered on August 28 in the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support auditorium to learn about the history of an African American woman who overcame many barriers to become a professional pilot.

Aug. 30, 2019

History lesson help NSA Philadelphia employees celebrate Women’s Equality Day

PHILADELPHIA — In observance of Women’s Equality Day, employees from across the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia gathered on August 28 in the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support auditorium to learn about the history of an African American woman who overcame many barriers to become a professional pilot.

April 15, 2019

Distribution recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year’s theme is “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission.” DLA Distribution, following the Department of Defense, observes this month by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault.

Gigi Coleman works the crowd as her great aunt and daredevil pilot Bessie Coleman during a Black History Month event at DLA Disposition Services headquarters in Michigan Feb. 28.

March 1, 2019

Black history soars at Battle Creek event

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Bessie Coleman became the first woman of African-American and Native American descent to earn an international pilot's license in 1921. Nearly a hundred years later, her great niece recounts her story for DLA and the public.

Al Hight, director and chief diversity & inclusion equal employment opportunity manager for the Equal Employment Opportunity Office, shares highlights from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life like attending the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Feb. 8, 2019

Employees gather to remember King

Battle Creek, Michigan — Defense Logistics Agency employees gathered in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Feb. 7 for a belated commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Man, woman listen to violin, solo singer on stage

Jan. 16, 2019

Actions to help others should be focus of Martin Luther King Jr. birthday, says nephew

Isaac Newton Farris Jr. remembers the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as “Uncle M.L.,” his mother’s lighthearted younger brother, fond of bike rides and pranks. He also remembers two major themes his uncle would advocate for just as strongly today, he told an audience Jan. 16 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Rob Aptaker, the guest speaker and American Indian storyteller, speaks to the audience during a National American Indian Heritage Month program at DLA Troop Support, Dec. 11, 2018 in Philadelphia.

Dec. 14, 2018

NSA Philadelphia uses storytelling to celebrate American Indian heritage

PHILADELPHIA — Naval Support Activity Philadelphia employees celebrated National American Indian Heritage Month during a program Dec. 11.

Pine Creek Indian Reservation Cultural Events Coordinator Danielle Pfeifer and Potawatomi Culture Specialist Kevin Harris II speak to DLA personnel during the Battle Creek site's Native American Heritage Month observation Nov. 8.

Nov. 8, 2018

Employees observe Native American Heritage Month

Local Defense Logistics Agency employees heard from Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi members as they talked about tribal history during an event Nov. 8.

Oct. 18, 2018

Armless musician inspires HQC employees to see beyond disabilities

Born with no arms, George Dennehy sings and plays guitar with his toes during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance.

Panelists discuss labor trafficking during an awareness workshop held at Battle Creek’s Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Sept. 26.

Sept. 27, 2018

Human trafficking workshop raises awareness

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The labor trafficking-focused panel and Q&A session was coordinated by the site’s National Hispanic Heritage Month program committee and the Defense Logistics Agency’s local Equal Employment Opportunity office.