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Oct. 10, 2019

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Supply Center Richmond’s Combined Federal Campaign 2019 kicked off in grand style with a ceremony in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 8. As in the past few years, the theme this year is Show Some Love.

James Stewart, assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs (left), poses for a photo with members of the DLA EEO team during the 39th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3. Left to right are: Stewart; Eric Spanbauer, DLA Workforce Recruitment Program manager; DLA Chief of Staff Kristin French; DLA EEO Director Janice Samuel; DLA Disability Program Manager Nancy Rivera; and Russell Lowe, DLA’s staff director of diversity and inclusion. Courtesy photo

Oct. 10, 2019

DLA continues winning streak in DoD disability awards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Equal employment opportunity professionals throughout the Defense Logistics Agency proved their unwavering commitment to attracting the talent of people with disabilities by being named best mid-sized component for the third consecutive year during the 39th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3.

Oct. 10, 2019

DLA Distribution celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Multicultural Committee held an event to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the headquarters’ Gainey Auditorium, Sept. 17.

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Oct. 9, 2019

DLA Fire and EMS professionals educate employees on fire safety

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. This year’s theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”

The Construction and Equipment supply chain at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia remains ready to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture support its Wildland Fire Protection Program. This year, about 28 percent fewer acres of land burned during the fire season than the 10-year average, but conditions can change at any time. Photo by Kari Greer, USDA.

Oct. 9, 2019

DLA Construction and Equipment is always prepared to help fight against wildfires

This year, the annual wildfire season has been less active, with about 28 percent fewer acres of land burning during the season than the 10-year average, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Despite this decrease in fire activity, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment supply chain remains ready in case disaster strikes.

Oct. 9, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Douglas Perez Salgado

Team Lead and former Marine Douglas Perez Salgado takes pride in his work in DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM’s Business Management Office and in the values instilled in him by his parents, who immigrated to the United States in the 1980s.

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Oct. 9, 2019

Charters reflect partnerships to help supply warfighters

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime cemented its partnership with a strategic supplier and renewed the relationship with another in the first week of October.

Defense reform and audit advancement are among focus areas outlined in the new “Leading Change” document emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 goals.

Oct. 9, 2019

“Leading Change” document outlines fiscal 2020 focus areas

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense reform and audit advancement are among focus areas outlined in the new “Leading Change” document emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 goals.

As part of a government-wide effort to increase efficiencies and effectiveness of the national supply chain, the Defense Logistics Agency and General Services Administration have several joint initiatives underway to address longstanding acquisition and logistic issues, including the first comprehensive Federal Supply Class review in almost 50 years.

Oct. 9, 2019

DLA, GSA partner to streamline supply chain logistics, advance acquisition

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency and General Services Administration have several joint initiatives underway to address longstanding acquisition and logistic issues, including the first comprehensive Federal Supply Class review in almost 50 years.

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Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development will host its 4th annual Industry Day for industry and academic partners Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Oct. 9, 2019

DLA R&D to host Industry Day

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development will host its 4th annual Industry Day for industry and academic partners Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

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