DLA News Archive

Category: People and Culture

Nick Lennon, professor and director of George Mason University’s Leadership Education and Development Office, explains why good people do bad things during a Holocaust Ethical Leadership Symposium at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 4.

May 5, 2016

Behavior ethics, rationalization share roles with Hitler, fear in Holocaust

Hitler and fear may be among the first thoughts of those considering who and what was responsible for the Holocaust, but rationalizations made by ordinary people also played a large role, a professor from George Mason University said during a Holocaust Ethical Leadership Symposium at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 4.

Michael Beeskau, an aircraft engine mechanic repairs a TF-34 engine March 4, 2015 at the Crinkley Engine Facility on Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida. The engine powers the U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt "Warthog" aircraft

May 4, 2016

Aviation Leader Commentary: Warfighter First

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency's No. 1 goal is to deliver innovative and responsive solutions to warfighters first. To me, that means ensuring my fellow service members always have the advantage.

The first full week in May has been set aside to honor public servants since 1985.

May 4, 2016

Recognition Week spotlights work of public servants

Defense Logistics Agency employees make a difference, the agency’s senior enlisted leader said in a May 2 blog post in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.

During a retirement ceremony for Air Force Col. Patrick Owens (far right), DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles director, Air Force Lt. Gen. William J. Bender, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force chief of information dominance and chief information officer (left) presents Owens’ two sons with letters of appreciation. Owens’ wife is also pictured. Owens retired after a 30-year career and two years as the C&T director.

May 3, 2016

Clothing & Textiles director retires after 30-year Air Force career

PHILADELPHIA — Serving 30 years in the Air Force is a rare commitment, an Air Force senior leader said during a retirement ceremony April 22 in honor of Col. Patrick Owens, Clothing and Textiles director.

Defense Supply Center Richmond's annual "Bring Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" was held April 28, 2016, in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center in Richmond, Virginia. During the activities, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Senior Enlisted Advisor Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Phu Cao and his sons Huy, center, and Trung, right, share positive messages. The event, titled "Sparkling Aha! Moments,” was open to children ages 8-19, and over 160 children participated.

May 2, 2016

DLA employees bring daughters and sons to work for annual event

RICHMOND, Virginia — “Take your Daughters and Sons to Work Day” was celebrated at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, April 28. More than 160 children from various Defense Logistics Agency activities on DSCR participated in the annual event, which was sponsored by the Strategic Acquisitions Directorate and the Equal Employment Opportunity Office.

May 2, 2016

Employees’ children go to work to learn about Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — Hundreds of children from DLA Troop Support families learned about their family member’s work during this year’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 28

Leading a tour of the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Mark Simon shows kids and parents a portrait of Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara, first director of the Defense Logistics Agency, during 'Take You Daughters and Sons to Work Day' April 28.

April 29, 2016

Children of Headquarters employees get to see Mom, Dad in the 'real world'

Children of McNamara Headquarters Complex employees took a break from school to “shadow” their parents during “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” April 28. HQC Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored the event.

Jose Pereira of DLA Troop Support is featured in 'Geek Squad of Acquisition.'

April 27, 2016

DLA Troop Support employee featured in new video

A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Troop Support employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites April 27.

April 27, 2016

Sign language interpreter training focuses on Middle Eastern culture

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office hosted a Federal Interpreter Training Workshop April 8 in Chester, Virginia.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and sustainability. To find out more about water conservation visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at https://www3.epa.gov/watersense/our_water/water_use_today.html

April 22, 2016

DLA Distribution celebrates Earth Day 2016

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and sustainability. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.