DLA News Archive

Tag: telework

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Nov. 7, 2024

DLA director talks transformation, telework, technology at Aviation Town Hall

Richmond, Va. — The director of Defense Logistics Agency touched on several topics and answered questions from the DLA Aviation workforce during a town hall Tuesday on Defense Supply Center Richmond in Virginia.

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Oct. 2, 2024

Changes in warfare require new approach to logistics support, director says in town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director talks about how the agency will remain competitive and responsive to future needs and answers a question about DLA’s telework policy during the Global Town Hall Oct. 1.

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Nov. 30, 2023

Commentary: The art of adapting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA employee describes her approach to the agency’s shift from liberal telework to more on-site presence.

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Oct. 12, 2023

DLA Energy leaders address workforce, telework

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An upcoming adjustment to the DLA’s telework posture was the main discussion topic during the DLA Energy All Hands in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 10.

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Oct. 6, 2023

Vice director outlines ‘whys’ behind agency’s shifting telework policy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s adjusted telework policy announced last week sets the conditions to help meet future challenges at a pivotal point in the nation’s history, the agency’s vice director said. He noted the policy is in alignment with the Master Labor Agreement signed in September 2022.

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May 10, 2021

DLA vice director: Resilience critical to agency’s success during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn describes how organizational and employee resilience contributed to the agency's success during the pandemic.

DLA provides critical mapping support, enables USNS Comfort’s COVID-19 NYC support

June 8, 2020

DLA Aviation adjusts to COVID-19 changes, ensures military readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Department’s aviation supply chain manager prepared to support coronavirus relief efforts as news of the virus became known early this year.

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May 19, 2020

DLA’s IT modernization paved way for mass telework

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When the COVID-19 pandemic made mass telework a necessity for many government agencies, the Defense Logistics Agency was prepared. Over 26,000 civilian employees, contractors and service members began working from home March 17, more than doubling the agency’s routine number of teleworkers.

DLA Aviation leader communicates with staff

May 19, 2020

DLA Aviation leader uses virtual fist bump to connect with staff

RICHMOND, Va. — Roy Drake knows greetings matter and can change the course of someone’s day and outlook. Communicating during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a priority for him in combating stress, uncertainty and social distancing among his staff.

April 15, 2020

DLA Aviation makes remote operations memorable while supporting the global fight against COVID-19

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency provides daily, behind-the-scenes support for U.S. military operations around the world and is also now providing supplies in the fight against COVID-19.