DLA News Archive

Feb. 11, 2020

Prepping for the survey

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — With just under two months remaining, the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Culture Action Team gathered in Battle Creek, Michigan, in late January to learn the ins and outs of the upcoming DLA culture/climate survey that launches March 17.

Feb. 11, 2020

DLA Indo-Pacific regional command supports Keen Edge, Pacific Sentry

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii — Logistics planners from across Defense Logistics Agency entities converged at DLA's Synchronization Operations Center at Camp Smith, Hawaii, to support Keen Edge and Pacific Sentry exercise.

Feb. 10, 2020

On track for a strong 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy leadership briefed the DLA director on its fiscal year 2020 Dynamic Operating Plan at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 28. The Fiscal Year 2020 DLA Strategy Map for Energy emphasizes key items of service readiness, fueling the fight and posturing capabilities for a rapid response.

Feb. 10, 2020

Storm drain improvements good for installation, environment

Richmond, Va. — Views of white steam erupting from manhole covers around the installation might remind one of majestic geysers or whales expelling air at the ocean surface; but this warm cloud of condensation serves its own purpose for the infrastructure of Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Feb. 9, 2020

Distribution Susquehanna implements voice technology in its Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Distribution process workers use voice technology in the pick and pack process

Feb. 7, 2020

2020 Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges CareerFest

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime participated in the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges CareerFest Jan. 31 at the Ohio Expo Center’s Kasich Hall. Employers who attended this career fest were offered the opportunity to meet high caliber undergraduate students seeking internships. People and Culture recruiters Dan Hayden and David Lanzillota spoke with more than 150 potential applicants who visited the booth over the four-hour period.

Feb. 7, 2020

January New Employee Orientation

OOLUMBUS, Ohio — Eight new associates attended the January New Employees Orientation in Bldg. 20 Cardinal Room. They will be reporting to Business Process Support (BA), Information Operations (J6), Financial Operations (J8C), People and Culture (C) and the DSCC Police Department.

Feb. 7, 2020

Medical, IH teams face off in CIT event

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical and Industrial Hardware supply chain Culture Improvement Teams sponsored a trivia-based event promoting cross-functional integration between employees.

Feb. 7, 2020

Troop Support Commander visits local Hardware vendor to gain insight, strengthen partnership

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence joined Industrial Hardware supply chain leaders on a visit to hardware vendor SPS Technologies to strengthen partnerships and gain better insight into IH’s industrial base.

Feb. 7, 2020

Artist receives DLA Installation Management Cultural Achievement Award for patriotic fitness center mural

Jan. 28 Roxanne Lenig was presented a DLA Installation Management Cultural Achievement Award by site director Robert Montefour in recognition of her fitness center mural. It was the first time in the history of the award that the awardee had been nominated by both the organization and a peer.