DLA News Archive

Category: Resiliency, People and Culture, SAPR

Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

Nov. 9, 2016

Associates learn how to manage generational differences in today's workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A noted expert on cultural differences at the office combined rich content with use-tomorrow tools to speak to a gathering in Columbus. Haydn Shaw spoke to associates at DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 17 about the skills needed to understand the multi-generational workforce.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, left, tours DLA Distribution Korea facilities in Camp Carroll, with (left to right) Army Lt. Col. Gary Whittacre, DLA Distribution Korea commander, Dave Harris, DLA Distribution Korea deputy commander, and Scott Rosbaugh, DLA Distribution Future Plans director on October 16.

Nov. 8, 2016

Laskodi makes inaugural visit to Pacific Command Area of Responsibility

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In October, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made his inaugural visit to the Pacific Command Area of Responsibility to tour DLA facilities, discuss customer requirements, and meet employees. Laskodi made stops in Japan, Republic of Korea, and Guam.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., commander presents Henry Johnson the “Rusty Piston” for his first place Corvette at the CFC Car Show on October 28.

Nov. 2, 2016

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna car show supports Central PA CFC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Showing off the best cars and vehicle projects was the goal of this year’s Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Car Show on October 28, benefiting the Central Pennsylvania Combined Federal Campaign.

Since the official kick-off for the Combined Federal Campaign on Oct. 3, the Defense Logistics Agency has reached more than 30 percent of its fundraising goal of $315,000.

Nov. 1, 2016

CFC fundraising drive off to strong start for DLA Headquarters, DLA Energy

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are outpacing the rest of the Defense Department in the annual Combined Federal Campaign.

Members of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., fire department hand out candy to the children of the Child Development Center during the annual Halloween parade on October 31.

Nov. 1, 2016

Princesses, Pirates and Porcupines unite in the quest for candy at the annual CDC Halloween Parade

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Tenants of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna lined the streets surrounding the Child Development Center and the installation fire station to hand out candy to approximately 120 ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses during the Halloween parade on Oct. 31.

Army Lt. Col. Debra Hernandez, the first nutritionist in the Subsistence supply chain, works in her DLA Troop Support office in Philadelphia. Hernandez, a registered dietitian, uses her more than 25 years of experience to analyze products’ ingredients and ensure they are meeting customer’s nutritional needs.

Oct. 28, 2016

Food advisor adds nutritional value to Subsistence

PHILADELPHIA — Subsistence’s first nutritionist has helped DLA Troop Support offer healthier food items to military customers since arriving two years ago. Army Lt. Col. Debra Hernandez is a registered dietitian with more than 25 years of experience.

In a brief video, DLA's Joe Lehman recounts how he overcame serious injury with the help of family, friends and coworkers.

Oct. 28, 2016

Profiles in Resiliency: Joe Lehman

The latest in this video series features Joe Lehman, a criminal investigator in DLA’s Office of the Inspector General, who was severely injured in a 2014 motorcycle crash. Ten months later, he was back at work, much to the amazement of his coworkers.

Shawn J. Jones, a public affairs specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is pictured at the Combined Air and Space Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a deployment to Southwest Asia as an Air Force staff sergeant in 2008. He served on U.S. Air Force Central Command's news team, reporting from Iraq, Kuwait, Djibouti, Kenya and Qatar.

Oct. 27, 2016

Commentary: My first week with DLA

PHILADELPHIA — Shawn J. Jones is in his second week in DLA Troop Support's Corporate Communications office. While he's just beginning his DLA career, he's been with DLA for almost two decades.

Employees at the McNamara Headquarters Complex set out on their 5K "Monster Dash" walk/run Oct. 26, 2016.

Oct. 27, 2016

Monsters, humans unite to dash, walk at Halloween 5K

Costumed characters, ghouls and other eccentric spirits made the McNamara Headquarters Complex a frightful scene as they ran and walked together Oct. 26 — along with plenty of regular humans.

DLA EEO director, Ferdinand LeCompte presents Katrina Labouliere with a certificate of appreciation.

Oct. 26, 2016

Advocate for deaf community bridges communication gap

The Equal Employment Offices of the McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant agencies hosted a final event to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness month Oct. 25. Katrina Labouliere, a sign language interpreter, spoke to employees about “Creating a Deaf-Friendly Environment.”