DLA News Archive

Category: Resiliency, People and Culture, SAPR

A few simple habits can help you become a less-attractive target for criminals, say DLA security officials.

Oct. 18, 2016

Crime Prevention Month: Protect yourself

Staying alert, keeping a low profile and securing your property will help you avoid becoming a target for criminals, say security officials at DLA Installation Support.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, center, cuts a cake honoring the Navy’s 241st birthday alongside DLA Distribution’s active, reserve and retired Navy sailors.

Oct. 17, 2016

Navy birthday: “Tough, Bold and Ready” for 241 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To commemorate the Navy’s 241st birthday and celebrate its theme “Tough, Bold and Ready,” DLA Distribution took a look back at the service’s rich history on Oct. 13.

Youngest attendee Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrian Walter (left), oldest attendee Barbara Danaher and host Rear Adm. Scott Jerabek cut a cake for the Navy’s birthday ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 12.

Oct. 14, 2016

Navy birthday celebrates ‘America’s Sailor’

Members of the Navy from organizations across the McNamara Headquarters Complex came together to celebrate 241 years of history during the Navy’s birthday ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 12.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 20 people are physically victimized by an intimate partner in the United States every minute—more than 10 million women and men each year.

Oct. 13, 2016

Domestic Violence Awareness Month a call to prevent, assist

One in four women and one in seven men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every October, National Domestic Awareness Month is observed to prevent domestic abuse and intimate-partner violence.

DLA EEO Director Ferdinand LeCompte presents a certificate of appreciation to LaPearl Smith, business development manager at the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Oct. 11, 2016.

Oct. 12, 2016

Speaker shares advice for living with disability, working with disabled coworkers

A manager from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services shared her agency’s advice on what to do if you become disabled and offered tips for interacting courteously with people who have disabilities, in an Oct. 11 presentation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

DLA Energy contracted 25 fuel trucks in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Incident Support Base at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, to support anticipated Hurricane Matthew relief operations.The trucks brought more than 123,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel to MCLB Albany Oct. 6.

Oct. 12, 2016

DLA Energy provides fuel support to Hurricane Matthew relief

Defense Logistics Agency Energy is providing essential fuel support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to ongoing Hurricane Matthew relief operations in the United States and Haiti.

On Saturday, October 8, the community, family and friends of Stephen Byus came together to remember him with a ceremony and unveiling of a new sign. Senate Bill 182, which was enacted earlier this year, named State Route 93 from the boundaries of the City of Wellston to the Village of Coalton as the “Lieutenant Stephen Byus Memorial Highway.”

Oct. 11, 2016

Associate honored posthumously with signage

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Oct. 8, the community, family and friends of Stephen Byus came together to remember him with a ceremony and unveiling of a new sign. Senate Bill 182, which was enacted earlier this year, named State Route 93 from the boundaries of the City of Wellston to the Village of Coalton as the “Lieutenant Stephen Byus Memorial Highway.”

Subsistence employees enjoy a picnic lunch Oct. 5 at the NSA Philadelphia base pavilion during a Fall Fling event. Employees also played cornhole, horseshoes and "Family Food."

Oct. 11, 2016

Fall Fling brings Subsistence employees closer

PHILADELPHIA — Subsistence employees ate hot dogs and hamburgers and competed in “Family Food” during their Fall Fling Oct. 5.

Service dog trainees Kharma and Lucy watch the audience arrive for the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center's People With Disabilities event on how such companions help combat veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Oct. 7, 2016

Service dogs show their skills at disabilities program

Battle Creek, Michigan — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s People With Disabilities Program Oct. 5 had four special guests — including two who literally work their tails as they train to help former military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Furnishings from the Marine Corps’ old Temporary Lodging Facility at Iwakuni, Japan, arrive at DLA Disposition Services.

Oct. 5, 2016

Furnishings ‘check out’ of old lodging facility

Iwakuni, Japan — With the end of summer came the transition from the Marine Corps’ old Temporary Lodging Facility at Iwakuni, Japan, as furniture and other items not needed for the new building made their way to their temporary lodging at DLA Disposition Services.