DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logistics Agency

Dec. 13, 2023

EEO offers training, tips for returning to the office

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the office more frequently is a change of pace for some, but there are resources available to make this change easier for the individual, as well as topics to keep in mind to make things more comfortable for everyone in the office.

An illustration showing what employees should do in regards to safety and security when returning to the office on a more regular basis.

Dec. 7, 2023

Employees encouraged to revisit safety, security measures when returning to the office

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the McNamara Headquarters Complex more regularly means employees have several office-environment issues to consider, including safety and security.

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Dec. 4, 2023

Employees encouraged to assess workspaces before January

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A little preparation may ease the transition to working more often in the office starting this January.

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Nov. 2, 2023

DLA employee makes exceeding expectations a way of life

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Vivian d’Alelio is a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management. In October, she received the Outstanding Defense Department Employee with a Disability Award at the 43rd Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon.

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Oct. 31, 2023

DLA, Space Force leaders discuss strategic partnership in first meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency, its Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office and the Space Force discussed how they can work together to help the new service grow its approach to logistics during their first meeting Oct. 24 at DLA’s headquarters.

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Oct. 18, 2023

DLA, Navy leaders discuss logistics, readiness during partnership meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency leaders and key members of the Navy discussed logistics, readiness and several other topics during a partnership meeting Oct. 11.

An illustration that shows that holding the door open for people behind you when they don't have to scan a common access card can be dangerous.

Oct. 17, 2023

‘Piggybacking’ can open doors to security problems

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Holding a door open for the person behind you may seem like the polite thing to do, but it can lead to a serious security breach at the workplace. The Defense Department calls this practice piggybacking and defines it as an unauthorized person tagging along with an authorized person to enter a facility, restricted area, checkpoint or other controlled environment.

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Oct. 12, 2023

Deneal highlights DLA’s small-business success at AUSA conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency had another banner year with small businesses and is looking to continue that success in the new year, an agency official said.

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Sept. 29, 2023

DLA, Coast Guard focus on contested logistics at partnership meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — There is a sense of urgency in making sure the Coast Guard is using the Defense Logistics Agency to the fullest extent of its capabilities, a Coast Guard official said during a partnership day meeting held Sept. 26 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

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Sept. 26, 2023

Activities, exercises help DLA mark National Preparedness Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency observed National Preparedness Month with more than 50 activities throughout the agency, including an expo Sept. 19 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.