DLA News Archive

Category: People and Culture

DLA Disposition Services Finance Director Isaac Stanley received his first sit-stand desk in June and said the work space flexibility has improved his posture and lessened back pain. Photo illustration.

Nov. 5, 2019

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chairborne Rangers take heart! Sit-stand desks offer a way to inject some extra movement to your daily office taskings.

Nov. 5, 2019

Installation management director retires with vision of an exciting future for DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Though he’s only been with DLA for less than three years, Holz has left an impression on everyone who has worked with him. In a letter presented to Holz on his last day in the office, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution, wrote “As you begin your well-deserved retirement, please take with you my best wishes for the future. You will be sorely missed by your supervisors, peers and friends at DLA Distribution.”

Defense Logistics Agency employees greet trick or treaters from the Stars and Stripes Learning Center as they celebrate Halloween in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Oct. 31, 2019

Employees hand out treats to special guests

Battle Creek, Michigan — Children of Defense Logistics Agency employees and others who work in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center haunted the hallways for treats during Halloween.

Oct. 31, 2019

DLA Energy graduates 21 PaCE students

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Stepping forward in their careers, 21 DLA Energy interns graduated from the Pathways to Career Excellence Program at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 24.

DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon reviews accomplishments for the past year with the summit attendees.

Oct. 22, 2019

“It’s been a busy year”

Battle Creek, Michigan — Senior leaders from the director down to area managers gathered in Battle Creek, Michigan, Oct. 21-25 for the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Senior Leader Summit.

Oct. 22, 2019

Laskowski named DLA Distribution Category A Employee of the Quarter

Ray T. Laskowski, a distribution process worker with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, has been named Employee of the Quarter, Category A for the fiscal year 2019 second quarter.

Sept. 25, 2019

2019 DLA Energy Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Kay Bushman, Lawrence Ervin, retired U.S. Army Col. Gregory D. Gibbons and Kathy Williams will be inducted in to the fourth annual Defense Logistics Agency Energy Hall of Fame, Nov. 13.

Aug. 28, 2019

Expanding horizons with the DLA Enterprise Rotation Program

Graduating with her sixth university degree, Pamela Downing wanted to use her most recent education while broadening her career. Inspired by her recent studies in occupational technology with a concentration in adult learning, Downing sought to put her new skills to use working with the DLA Energy acquisition workforce.

A line of employees holding award certificates

Aug. 20, 2019

Director addresses Energy workforce

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams praised the Energy workforce during a town hall event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Aug. 12, saying, “I have been here for two years and the longer I am, the greater my appreciation for this phenomenal team. I can’t think of another organization with a broader impact not only on DLA but also on the Department of Defense.”

Red Cross workers assist donors at the Aug. 7 blood drive at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Aug. 12, 2019

Employees heed the call for blood donations

Battle Creek, Michigan — The call went out to employees – “Emergency Blood Shortage: Red Cross blood & platelet donors needed now” – and they responded by rolling up their sleeves for an Aug. 7 blood drive at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.