DLA News Archive

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services promoted National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10 - 12, 2023 on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia.

Oct. 18, 2023

National Fire Prevention Week spreads like wildfire on DSCR

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services promotes fire safety for National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10 - 12, 2023 on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia.

An illustration that shows that holding the door open for people behind you when they don't have to scan a common access card can be dangerous.

Oct. 17, 2023

‘Piggybacking’ can open doors to security problems

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Holding a door open for the person behind you may seem like the polite thing to do, but it can lead to a serious security breach at the workplace. The Defense Department calls this practice piggybacking and defines it as an unauthorized person tagging along with an authorized person to enter a facility, restricted area, checkpoint or other controlled environment.

Six people posing for photo with Army sign and two flags behind

Oct. 16, 2023

US Army TACOM/DLA Provisioning Sync fosters ongoing collaboration

WARREN, Mich. — Relationship building through a shared purpose was the foundation of a U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command/Defense Logistics Agency Provisioning Sync at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan, Oct. 4.

Multiple warehouse photos of used furniture and appliances.

Oct. 16, 2023

Hawaii team helps Pearl Harbor hotel

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Navy Lodge Hawaii recently turned to DLA Disposition Services for the removal of more than 2,000 furniture and appliance items deemed excess after room upgrades at Pearl Harbor.

Photo shows two groups of people in police uniforms standing on opposite sides of a field.

Oct. 16, 2023

Dauphin County CRT and MFFU train at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Police Department hosted a training event with the Dauphin County Crisis Response Team and the Mobile Field Force Unit.

Ten people pose together for a photo in front of a blank wall.

Oct. 13, 2023

West region keeps culture in focus

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — West Coast property disposal sites held their first workplace culture-oriented summit in September.

an auditorium full of people and two speakers on the stage

Oct. 12, 2023

DLA Energy leaders address workforce, telework

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An upcoming adjustment to the DLA’s telework posture was the main discussion topic during the DLA Energy All Hands in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 10.

Three people sit at a table as part of a panel discussion.

Oct. 12, 2023

Deneal highlights DLA’s small-business success at AUSA conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency had another banner year with small businesses and is looking to continue that success in the new year, an agency official said.

Silhouettes of people are overlaid with text saying "Self-identification of disability: Verify and update your status"

Oct. 11, 2023

Employees encouraged to verify disability status in MyBiz

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees are being asked to verify and update their disability status in MyBiz so the agency has an accurate account of the workforce.

DLA Disposition Services Oct. 11, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: James Isola

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — James Isola is a current member of PaCE Group 44 beginning in 2022.