DLA News Archive

Category: Headquarters

The DLA Mobile Command Vehicle is a central communications hub where deployers can relay information to DLA Headquarters via voice, video or data.

Dec. 28, 2015

New rapid deployment teams complete training, equipping requirements

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s ability to quickly respond to national emergencies and global contingencies grew stronger as a group of rapid deployers completed pre-deployment training and equipping requirements with the Joint Logistics Operations Center’s Mission Support Team.

Toys for Tots donations are collected by, from left to right, Laura McLeod, Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod, Marine Cpl. Chelsea Propes, Marine Sgt. Robert Bradley and Marine Staff Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger. Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees contributed more than 150 toys during the DLA Energy commander’s holiday reception at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 19. Photo by Army Capt. Keith De Silva

Dec. 24, 2015

DLA Energy donates toys to Toys for Tots Program

Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees donated more than 150 toys for the 2015 U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program during the DLA Energy commander’s holiday reception at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 19.“This is a holiday tradition my wife Laura came up with several years ago,” said DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod. “We

The Ch-46 and V-22 Osprey begins there landing during the CH-46 Retirement Ceremony at the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum’s Steven Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia Aug. 1, 2015. The ceremony was conducted by Marines from Medium Helicopter Squadron 774 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and Marines from Marine Helicopter Squadron One from Marine Corps base Quantico, Virginia.

Dec. 22, 2015

Big trucks bring big boxes, big bucks saved

December 16, 2015 — DLA Disposition Services has been a Santa facilitator, ensuring some big boxes got delivered to Marines in Virginia a week before Santa makes his normal rounds.

Plasma cutting is taught to Disposition Services Unit Six sailors in a safe and controlled environment.

Dec. 22, 2015

Unit conducts valuable training while helping reduce backlog

Jacksonville, Florida — Members of Disposition Services Unit Six of Jacksonville, Florida, used their December drill dates too not only complete the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Incremental Duty Training, or “JIDT Block II,” but also to help the local DLA Disposition Services site catch up on demilitarization and avoid shipping items to Alabama for the required work.

Task Force Lifeliners' Lt. Col. Octave V. MacDonald, a native of Baker, La., and support operations officer in charge, 1st Lt. Charlee R. Warford, a native of La Mesa, Calif., and strength manager officer and Lt. Col. Eric J. Sloughfy, a native of Clarksville, Tenn., and deputy commander, serve meals during Christmas lunch, Dec. 25, 2013 at the Koele Dining Facility at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan. As tradition has it, senior military leaders served their troops a feast worthy of the Holiday. www.facebook.com/lifeliners (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, Task Force Lifeliner Public Affairs)

Dec. 22, 2015

DLA delivers Christmas cheer to deployed service members

Service members deployed this Christmas will still enjoy a traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings, thanks to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

Army Col. Derrin E. Williams, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Central, addresses a class of new Army officers, including Army 2nd Lt. Marcus Rivers, at a Dec. 11 ceremony at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

Dec. 21, 2015

DLA Central commander urges new officers to lead by example, care for families

Tallahassee, Florida — The commander of DLA Central noted the importance of leading by example and of caring for the families of subordinates, in his address to a class of new Army officers on Dec. 11.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch

Dec. 18, 2015

Holiday message from DLA Director Lt. Gen. Andy Busch

Around the world, the spirit of this season reflects a dedication to helping those in need, and no one does this better than the Defense Logistics Agency.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch (left) presents the Small Team Performance Award to members of the DLA Logistics Operations’ Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office, Operation United Assistance Team. The awards were given at the 48th Annual Employee Recognition Program held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 10.

Dec. 17, 2015

Hard work, high achievements praised at DLA Employee Recognition Program

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Expedited acquisition, increased emergency preparedness and millions of dollars saved were among the achievements the Defense Logistics Agency recognized with awards at the 48th Annual Employee Recognition Program at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 10.

Children from the McNamara Headquarters Complex Child Development Center’s kindergarten class look on as Santa and his elves make their way down the stairs at the HQC Tree Lighting and Holiday Social Dec. 9.

Dec. 11, 2015

McNamara Headquarters Complex Continues Annual Tree Lighting Tradition

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than 300 employees gathered in the atrium of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 9 for the annual HQC Tree Lighting and Holiday Social Event.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operations Directorates’ Contract Administration team members proudly pose under the flashing marquee at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Nov. 11, 2015.

Dec. 11, 2015

DLA Aviation Supplier Operations Directorates’ Contract Administration team enjoying record year

RICHMOND, Virginia — Rob Baker and Shirley Quaye, contract administration division chiefs for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Directorates have a great reason to be upbeat.