DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logistics Agency

Two men sit on a stage with several flags behind them.

June 5, 2023

DLA Energy Industry Summit brings together agency, industry partners

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Reconnecting in person with industry partners to advance efforts on climate challenges and clean energy was the focus of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Industry Summit, May 24-25 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia.

People visit a stand at a farmers market.

June 2, 2023

Farmers Market returns June 7

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Farmers markets return to the McNamara Headquarters Complex June 7.

The six new members of DLA's Hall of Fame stand on a stage with the agency's director and senior enlisted leader.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.

A table of volunteers hand out information during a Health and Safety expo for Defense Logistics Agency employees.

May 12, 2023

HQC Health and Safety Expo promotes ‘Wellness with a Purpose’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Health and Safety Expo returned to the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 10.

A portrait of Thomas Daley on a DLA emblem background

May 12, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Thomas Daley

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Thomas Daley, former deputy director of the subsistence supply chain at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

A man speaks at a podium. A row of military flags is behind him.

May 11, 2023

Small businesses are heartbeat of US economy, says DOD leader

RICHMOND, Va. — Recent data from the Defense Logistics Agency shows small business losses in the defense industrial base, there is positive news about the nation’s small businesses. Over the last two years, 10.5 million Americans applied to start small businesses and created 3.5 million jobs, which are record highs, said Farooq Mitha, director of the Defense Department’s Office of Small Business Programs.

A portrait of Alma Charles on a DLA emblem background

May 11, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Alma Charles

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alma Charles, the former division chief of DLA Aviation’s Aviation Commodities Division, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

A group of people pose for a photo outside of a building. Someone is holding a sign that says DLA Enterprise COOP Site.

May 9, 2023

Second continuity of operations exercise strengthens employee readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise April 17-21 at an undisclosed location. This was the second exercise the agency conducted this year.

A man stands at a podium while giving a speech

May 8, 2023

Industrial base strength is necessary for future DOD success, says former deputy defense secretary

RICHMOND, Va. — The defense industrial base is facing serious challenges, and now is the time to help those businesses before it is too late, a former deputy secretary of defense said May 3 at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition in Richmond, Virginia.

A Navy Vice Admiral speaks during a meeting at the Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

April 28, 2023

DLA encourages open communication with industry partners during meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Effective communication and working together to resolve issues were some of the topics discussed during the Defense Logistics Agency’s Industry Association Meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 25.