DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logistics Agency

Two men hold a plaque in front of a curtain.

Sept. 8, 2022

DLA’s partnership with FEMA highlighted during National Preparedness Month kickoff

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off National Preparedness Month with a ceremony and expo at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 7.

A group of employees from the Defense Logistics Agency's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program pose for a photo during a recent training conference.

Sept. 1, 2022

DLA SAPR staff learns about policy updates at annual training event

Fort Belvoir, Va — Representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program learned about new policies and resources to help prevent sexual harassment and assault during the National Organization for Victim Assistance’s 48th Annual Training Event in Denver, Colorado, Aug. 1-4.

An Army Chaplain poses in front of the American flag.

Aug. 30, 2022

New DLA chaplain looks to encourage spirituality, wellness

Fort Belvoir, Va — Newly arrived Chaplain (Col.) Thomas Brooks took the reins this summer as the Defense Logistics Agency’s ecclesiastical support program manager and religious support provider.

This year's Defense Logistics Agency inductees into the Hall of Fame pose for a group photo.

Aug. 18, 2022

DLA inducts 6 new members into Hall of Fame

Fort Belvoir — The Defense Logistics Agency inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame during an in-person ceremony at its headquarters Aug. 17.

A portrait of Janet Price over a DLA emblem background

Aug. 16, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Janet Price

Fort Belvoir, VA — Janet Price, formerly of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

A portrait of Keith Ford over a DLA emblem background

Aug. 11, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Keith Ford

Fort Belvoir, VA — Keith Ford is a member of the 2022 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

A portrait of Kathryn Fantasia over a DLA emblem background

Aug. 10, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Kathryn Fantasia

Fort Belvoir, VA — Kathryn Fantasia, former head of direct delivery fuels for Defense Logistics Agency Energy, is a member of the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

Aug. 5, 2022

Contracting division chief receives Aviation leadership award

RICHMOND, Va. — Amanda Parker, contracting division chief in the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award for the month of March.

Firefighter image with statistics on Wildland Fire Support.

Aug. 3, 2022

Groundwork by DLA, Forest Service preps firefighters for busy season

Fort Belvoir, VA — The Defense Logistics Agency works daily to support firefighters stopping fires in their tracks through planning and cooperation with firefighting agencies across the country.

July 21, 2022

DLA prepares to act swiftly during hurricane season

Fort Belvoir, VA — Hurricane season runs from the early summer to late fall, but the Defense Logistics Agency prepares year-round to respond to natural disasters. In 2021, DLA provided $40 million in hurricane support, according to the Whole of Government Division. This included 752,000 gallons of fuel, 809,000 meals, 126 leased generators and 49 deployed civilians.