DLA News Archive

May 7, 2020

Agency acquisition employees continue professional development virtually

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DLA acquisition employees are continuing professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic with virtual instruction by Defense Acquisition University. More than 200 employees – over 50 from DLA Energy – have completed DAU training since the university converted some of its face-to-face courses to online instruction March 23. 

May 1, 2020

DLA PaCEr halfway to fulfilling career milestone

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs is running a series of stories profiling the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program and the experiences of those who are just beginning the program, those halfway through and those who have successfully graduated. Today, we spotlight Alyzza Mace, inventory management specialist, Material Planning Division, Planning Process Directorate. She has reached the midway point in the two-year program.

April 22, 2020

Mindfulness techniques help employees maintain resilience in stay-at-home environment

PHILADELPHIA — An event by DLA Troop Support’s Resiliency and Education for Achievable Careers and Health Program shared mindfulness and resilience practices to help employees manage stress and challenges while teleworking.

April 20, 2020

DLA helps Army donate 1,300 cots to the Philippines’ COVID-19 response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The cancellation of an annual field exercise allowed for the quick donation of the excess bedding units to the longtime treaty partner.

April 7, 2020

San Joaquin employees rising to the occasion despite global pandemic

TRACY, Calif. — The men and women of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, are a resilient workforce and understand the importance of providing world-class support to the warfighters and first responders during this coronavirus pandemic. The team is working in unison with U.S. Northern Command, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who is leading the federal government response to COVID-19 efforts in the continental United States.

March 25, 2020

Disposal specialist aids Italy’s pandemic fight

Battle Creek, Mich. — A longtime agency veteran is coordinating civil protection volunteers in Sicily.

March 22, 2020

Pi Day event offers employees fun, fitness and flavor

Some walked, some rode, while others ran – outside in the brisk winter air or inside on a treadmill – as they all worked to rack up the 3.14 miles to help celebrate Pi Day 2020.

March 19, 2020

Utah materials examiner honored

Battle Creek, Mich. — Materials Examiner and Identifier Jerald Dewolf is a Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.

March 18, 2020

BIG day of empowerment

Uplifted and inspired were a few of the positive words used to describe the 2020 DLA Blacks in Government Chapter’s Day of Empowerment Annual Training Symposium at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Feb. 26. 

March 18, 2020

Pearl Harbor resource analyst honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Makana Oliviera is a DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter for her contributions to agency disposal support in the Indo-Pacific region.