DLA News Archive

Category: Information Operations

May 3, 2018

New day for DORRA as Analytics Center of Excellence

The team formerly known as DLA Operations Research and Resource Analysis has a new name and home. As a key element in the design of Information Operations’ newly established Strategic Data Services, DORRA was recently realigned under J6 and is now known as the Analytics Center of Excellence.

March 23, 2018

DLA leader shares career journey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Kathy Cutler, director of Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations and chief information officer, shared her 36-year career journey with DLA Energy employees during a brown bag mentoring luncheon in the Kunkel Conference Room, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 20.

March 22, 2018

Document Services creates mural for Navy’s master-at-arms school

Thanks to the skill of DLA Information Operations employees, the personnel who run a Navy training school can now say they’re literally a part of their institution.

'Big data' means going beyond lists and figures to spot trends, potential problems and opportunities. Graphic by Paul Crank.

March 1, 2018

DLA creates new office to help data drive decisions

A new office at the Defense Logistics Agency will focus on getting more value of the data collected across the agency by analyzing the information and looking for ways the data can inform management decisions.

Additive manufacturing, also called 3D printing, gives DLA new options for keeping certain parts available.

Feb. 21, 2018

Leaders discuss strategies at additive manufacturing summit

The Defense Strategies Institute hosted military and civilian leaders from the defense department and private industry at the second Additive Manufacturing Summit in Tampa, Florida, Feb. 1-2.

Every year, for over six weeks, Document Services employees maintain a ‘round-the-clock pace to ensure critical documents reach their recipients before the year ends.

Feb. 20, 2018

End-of-year printing completed early and on budget

The Defense Logistics Agency completed the 2017 end-of-year printing for Defense Finance and Accounting Service ahead of schedule and on budget, marking the fifth year the agency has done the job. Over 4.8 million tax and account statements, 2.6 million ACA statements, and 2 million Retired and Annuitant newsletters were produced and packaged by DLA over just six and a half weeks.

DLA employees in Northern Virginia will soon have a new area code and DSN prefix.

Feb. 8, 2018

DLA sites in Northern Va. to have new area code, DSN prefix

Defense Logistics Agency employees in Northern Virginia will soon be converting to a new area code and DSN prefix as part of the agency’s deployment of new telephone services.

Steve Sherman receives his retirement plaque from DLA Information Operations Chief Information Officer Kathy Cutler Dec. 12, after 38 years of federal service.

Jan. 4, 2018

Document Services director retires after 38 years with organization

Steve Sherman, Information Operations’ Document Services director, retired Jan. 3 after 38 years of service. He was recognized for his service Dec. 12 at the Defense Logistics Agency Executive Board meeting, where he received a Distinguished Career Service Award.

several IT innovation projects developed by employees are moving forward in development.

Dec. 18, 2017

Idea contest paves way for IT innovation

Sara Moore — DLA Information Operations’ first innovation-idea contest wrapped up in November with the final senior-leader review of the pilot projects, but the benefits of those projects and lessons learned will carry forward as the organization continues its innovation journey.

Nov. 16, 2017

New DLA Strategic Plan lays out goals for 2018-2026

DLA is reaffirming its commitment to support warfighter readiness with its new 2018-2026 Strategic Plan, which supports DoD priorities to build a more lethal force, reinforce alliances with industry and government partners, and reform business practices.