DLA News Archive

Category: Resiliency, People and Culture, SAPR

DLA Disposition Services Property Disposal Technician Mary Clyde can’t help but smile as she enjoys a complimentary massage from a local beauty academy student during the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Health Fair Oct. 16.

Oct. 17, 2019

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Apples, massages and flu shots help federal employees keep the doctor away in Battle Creek.

Sept. 25, 2019

2019 DLA Energy Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Kay Bushman, Lawrence Ervin, retired U.S. Army Col. Gregory D. Gibbons and Kathy Williams will be inducted in to the fourth annual Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame, Nov. 13.

Aug. 28, 2019

Expanding horizons with the DLA Enterprise Rotation Program

Graduating with her sixth university degree, Pamela Downing wanted to use her most recent education while broadening her career. Inspired by her recent studies in occupational technology with a concentration in adult learning, Downing sought to put her new skills to use working with the DLA Energy acquisition workforce.

A line of employees holding award certificates

Aug. 20, 2019

Director addresses Energy workforce

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams praised the Energy workforce during a town hall event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Aug. 12, saying, “I have been here for two years and the longer I am, the greater my appreciation for this phenomenal team. I can’t think of another organization with a broader impact not only on DLA but also on the Department of Defense.”

Red Cross workers assist donors at the Aug. 7 blood drive at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Aug. 12, 2019

Employees heed the call for blood donations

Battle Creek, Michigan — The call went out to employees – “Emergency Blood Shortage: Red Cross blood & platelet donors needed now” – and they responded by rolling up their sleeves for an Aug. 7 blood drive at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, DLA Troop Support Commander, talks about a wide variety of topics including his leadership philosophy, workforce expectations and local sports during a Q&A interview at DLA Troop Support July 18, 2019 in Philadelphia.

July 30, 2019

Meet the commander: An interview with DLA Troop Support’s newest leader

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence sits down for an interview with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Public Affairs team to introduce himself to the workforce and local community.

July 26, 2019

DLA Director visits Energy Americas

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams toured the DLA Energy Americas region in Houston, Texas, July 10-11, where he was immersed in the region’s mission roles and responsibilities.

July 24, 2019

Fired up

When a serious fire involving two commercial tank trucks shut down a strategic defense fuel support point in Carson, California, June 5, DLA Energy Americas at San Pedro logisticians deployed several mitigation strategies employing five different supply chains to minimize Warfighter service disruption.

July 18, 2019

Third quarter military recognition

Congratulations to Army Capt. Theodore Yost, Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Karras and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lynell McLeod for receiving Military Officer of the Quarter awards for the period of April through June 2019.

Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, DLA Troop Support commander, left, poses with Army Lt. Col. Jimmy Baker, Medical’s Operational Customer Facing Division chief, right, during a retirement ceremony at DLA Troop Support July 11, 2019 in Philadelphia.

July 16, 2019

Medical Service Corps officer feels like ‘a lottery winner’ after ending 30 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — Army Lt. Col. Jimmy Baker, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain’s Operational Customer Facing Division chief, retired after serving 30 years as both an enlisted soldier and a Medical Service Corps officer.