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Jan. 6, 2025

DLA Human Resources uses direct hiring authorities to fill workforce gaps

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources recruitment team is ramping up its use of direct hire authority to fill critical civilian roles within the agency.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Division Artillery enjoy a Christmas meal during their deployment to Camp Adazi, Latvia, Dec. 25, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz)

Dec. 20, 2024

DLA Troop Support plans ahead to ensure holiday meals are ready to go on the big day

PHILADELPHIA — Santa has one night to make his deliveries around the world, but the Defense Logistics Agency knows it’s better to plan ahead for this busy season.

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Dec. 20, 2024

A short history of business systems modernization, Part 3

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After years losing ground to commercial offerings, DLA finally began implementing Business Systems Modernization in November 2001. It also instituted fundamental change that included office reconfigurations and new job descriptions.

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Dec. 19, 2024

McNamara Headquarters Complex visitor access requirements

FORT BELVOIR, VA — The McNamara Headquarters Complex Visitors Control Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Dec. 19, 2024

A short history of business systems modernization, Part 2

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In this historical commentary, learn how DLA leaders expanded the agency's technology reform after realizing that merely replacing signature technology wouldn’t solve the myriad problems plaguing it.

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Dec. 18, 2024

Program solves the microcircuit obsolescence puzzle

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Military-grade microcircuits that keep many weapon systems humming would be in short supply if it were not for the Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits obsolescence mitigation program within the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.

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Dec. 18, 2024

A short history of business systems modernization, Part 1

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This article is the first of three chronicling Business Systems Modernization, the journey DLA took to replace its signature management technology.

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Dec. 17, 2024

Supply systems analyst ends 6 decades of service to DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Doris Cabbell, a business systems analyst for the STORES Help Desk, will retire in January after 60 years of giving her best to DLA.

eft to right, Defense Technical Information Center Administrator Christopher Thomas; Defense Threat Reduction Agency Director of Acquisition, Contracts and Logistics Directorate Teresa Kless; Defense Contract Audit Agency Deputy Director Debra Caw; and Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, , light the holiday tree during a ceremony accompanied by two preschool students from the McNamara Headquarters Complex Child Development Center

Dec. 12, 2024

Tree lighting ceremony marks the start of HQC holiday season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex filled the halls and lined the rails for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec.10.

Attendees of the Marine Corps and DLA Service Integration Day gather for a group photo with Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly in the McNamara Headquarters Complex

Dec. 10, 2024

Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day discuss logistics challenges, future support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Overcoming sustainment challenges to fully integrating supply chain strategies in the Indo-Pacific region requires a closer look at the agency’s posture, the Defense Logistics Agency director said during the Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Dec. 4.