DLA News Archive

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April 12, 2022

DLA leaders renew commitment to preventing sexual assault with 2022 proclamation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders reaffirmed their commitment to preventing sexual assault by signing the 2022 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation April 12.

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April 11, 2022

Employee wellness program offers free, confidential services

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees have easy access to free, confidential resources that can help with everyday tasks like finding a pet sitter or dealing with complex issues like depression and grief.

April 4, 2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. DLA's SAPR program manager attributes lower rates throughout the agency to prevention efforts.

Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, director of the DLA Joint Reserve Force and DLA CFC vice chair, presents an award to Jada Fairrow, DLA Joint Reserve Force, for serving as campaign manager during the CFC awards ceremony. (Photo by Christopher Lynch, DLA Graphics-Multimedia Division)

March 31, 2022

CFC awards ceremony concludes 2021 campaign

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s 2021 Combined Federal Campaign Awards Ceremony recognized organizations and employees for their contributions and achievements during the campaign year in the McNamara Headquarters Auditorium March 30.

March 29, 2022

Employee spotlight: Senior Master Sgt. Amanda Amaya

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Amaya is among the 1% of airmen promoted to chief master sergeant and the 2021 Outstanding Logistics Readiness Staff Enlisted Member of the Year for the Air Force District of Washington.

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March 16, 2022

A conversation with DLA’s first female senior enlisted leader

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal is the first female to serve as the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader. DLA Public Affairs talked with her about the changes she’s seen in opportunities for women during her 30-year career, stereotypes and more.

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March 15, 2022

DLA designated DOD’s printing services provider

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is now the Defense Department’s primary provider of printing services, office print devices and electronic conversion services according to a DOD instruction signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

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March 14, 2022

New resources highlight DLA’s range of supplies, services

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new brochure and webpage lists DLA’s extensive supplies and services with direct links to the offices that provide them.

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March 11, 2022

Daylight saving time: Spring ahead this Sunday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daylight saving time returns this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans set their clocks forward at 3 a.m.

Graphic shows a collage of faces behind text: 54th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony

March 10, 2022

Teams, individuals honored in 54th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The use of data science to support the nuclear enterprise and continued assistance to federal agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are among the contributions highlighted in the 54th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony.