DLA News Archive

May 7, 2020

Agency acquisition employees continue professional development virtually

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DLA acquisition employees are continuing professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic with virtual instruction by Defense Acquisition University. More than 200 employees – over 50 from DLA Energy – have completed DAU training since the university converted some of its face-to-face courses to online instruction March 23. 

May 1, 2020

DLA PaCEr halfway to fulfilling career milestone

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs is running a series of stories profiling the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program and the experiences of those who are just beginning the program, those halfway through and those who have successfully graduated. Today, we spotlight Alyzza Mace, inventory management specialist, Material Planning Division, Planning Process Directorate. She has reached the midway point in the two-year program.

March 25, 2020

Disposal specialist aids Italy’s pandemic fight

Battle Creek, Mich. — A longtime agency veteran is coordinating civil protection volunteers in Sicily.

March 22, 2020

Pi Day event offers employees fun, fitness and flavor

Some walked, some rode, while others ran – outside in the brisk winter air or inside on a treadmill – as they all worked to rack up the 3.14 miles to help celebrate Pi Day 2020.

March 19, 2020

Utah materials examiner honored

Battle Creek, Mich. — Materials Examiner and Identifier Jerald Dewolf is a Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.

March 18, 2020

BIG day of empowerment

Uplifted and inspired were a few of the positive words used to describe the 2020 DLA Blacks in Government Chapter’s Day of Empowerment Annual Training Symposium at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Feb. 26. 

March 18, 2020

Pearl Harbor resource analyst honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Makana Oliviera is a DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter for her contributions to agency disposal support in the Indo-Pacific region.

March 17, 2020

Alabama disposal pro honored

Battle Creek, Mich. — Chris Pearson was named Employee of the Quarter for his contributions at the agency's Anniston property disposal site.

March 12, 2020

New DLA Information Operations deputy director shares professional, personal journey

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Information Operations Deputy Director Karyn Runstrom describes her quick climb from DLA Troop Support intern to Senior Executive Service.

March 11, 2020

Energy employees earn Enterprise-wide awards

Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees rose to the top receiving three enterprise-wide awards for the fiscal year 2019 fourth quarter.