DLA News Archive

Dec. 7, 2023

The Great Pancake Showdown: New flips and a retirement farewell

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — HDIFC employees enjoyed tasty treats as leadership battled it out to be crowned the pancake king.

Dec. 7, 2023

Employees encouraged to revisit safety, security measures when returning to the office

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the McNamara Headquarters Complex more regularly means employees have several office-environment issues to consider, including safety and security.

Dec. 6, 2023

Former DLA Troop Support commander named new DLA director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Mark Simerly for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and director of DLA Dec. 5 after a 10-month impasse of DOD nominations.

Dec. 6, 2023

DSD North East makes generational leap

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services North East region has achieved significant progress throughout the year. “As an entire region, we made a generational leap into a new level of auditability and accountability with our transition to the new Warehouse Management System,” said Beth Ford, director of Defense logistics Agency Disposition Services North East region.

Dec. 5, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: McKenzie Brinkerhoff

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — McKenzie is a member of PaCE Group 44. I would describe the program as an amazing entry-level gateway opportunity for those interested in a career with the Federal Government. The learning opportunities are beneficial for gaining leadership skills, a selection of career choices, and building promising working relationships that benefit your future with this agency.

Dec. 4, 2023

Employees encouraged to assess workspaces before January

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A little preparation may ease the transition to working more often in the office starting this January.

Dec. 4, 2023

Agency's customer service team working to standardize metrics, improve user experience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 customer-facing employees from across DLA met in person and online for a three-day Customer Service Management Summit in November.

Dec. 1, 2023

Modernization helps South East team persevere through 2023

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at how modernization and increasing efficiencies helped South East region persevere through the past year.

Dec. 1, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates two new Hall of Fame members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jean Cox, the former comptroller for DLA Energy Finance, and James Young, the former quality manager for DLA Aerospace Energy, were inducted into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 28.

Nov. 30, 2023

Civilian Deployers: Father, son ‘home’ for the holidays on Djibouti deployment

COLUMBUS, Ohio — While more than 7,000 miles away, and just in time for the holidays, DLA Land and Maritime’s Robert Cline feels as close to home as ever. The DLA Support Team – East Africa deputy commander is serving alongside his son, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Cline, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa.