DLA News Archive

Jan. 15, 2025

DLA Installation Management teams clear snow during season’s first storm at 4 sites

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Snow-removal teams, many of them DLA volunteers, removed snow and ice from parking lots and walkways after the season’s first winter storm at four DLA locations in early January.

Jan. 26, 2024

Employees fill auditorium during DLA Energy All Hands

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The hallways, offices and cubicles across DLA Headquarters are once again full after a recent shift in DLA’s telework posture. In a setting reminiscent of pre-pandemic days, nearly 300 DLA Energy employees filled the DLA Headquarters auditorium during an All Hands on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 23.

Nov. 6, 2023

Trapped: Navy reservist escapes Israel after Hamas attack

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Navy officer with DLA's Joint Reserve Force shares how her dream vacation to Israel turned into a marathon to escape.

March 9, 2023

Spring forward March 12: Change your clocks, batteries

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia’s Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind you to change the batteries in all your home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors while moving your clocks forward one hour in preparation of Daylight Saving Time March 12.

Feb. 24, 2023

Active shooter exercise on DSCR puts training to the test

RICHMOND, Va. — On an unseasonably warm February day in the Richmond, Virginia area, Kenya Blount, a resolution specialist within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Directorate’s Inventory Management Division, was going about her daily routine when things became very hectic.

Oct. 11, 2022

100th Year of National Fire Prevention Week emphasizes planning, practicing home escape

RICHMOND, Va. — Join Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services in commemorating the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15. This year's FPW campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." aims to educate personnel and their families on quick, easy steps they can take to protect themselves and others from house fires.

May 25, 2022

Preparing for workplace reentry: A behind-the-scenes hero

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It’s been 26 months since DLA Energy employees were told to vacate their workspaces due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of the McNamara Headquarters workers teleworked from home, Kara Wagner, a GS-11 employee and retired U.S. Marine, stayed behind.

March 14, 2022

Annual tornado drill held on Defense Supply Center Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Every year, Virginia’s tornado season peaks during the spring and summer seasons. It’s a time when the commonwealth is susceptible to severe thunderstorms which can produce short-lived, but very destructive tornados.

March 2, 2022

DSCR testing mass warning system during Virginia annual tornado drill March 8

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Severe Weather Awareness Week 2022 takes place March 7-11. On March 8, the annual tornado response drill will take place throughout many cities and counties within the commonwealth. During the drill, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, will test the mass warning notification system, Giant Voice, with a "seek shelter" message.

Dec. 13, 2021

Safety is paramount during the holidays

Richmond, Va. — Holiday safety should be a priority from late November to mid-January. This is a time when families gather, parties are scheduled, and travel plans are on the rise. When it comes to the festive season, there are many safety and security concerns to take into consideration.