DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logistics Agency

Jan. 29, 2025

GAL, AtHoc profile updates critical to employee safety

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The start of the new year and the threat of varying weather conditions across the country makes now the time for Defense Logistics Agency employees to update their personal information in the Global Address Listing and the AtHoc Mass Warning Notification Systems.

Pictured are DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, left; Thomas Grace, Construction & Equipment deputy director at DLA Troop Support and one of the agency’s top 10 employees; DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn; and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer.

Jan. 28, 2025

Employees, teams recognized during DLA’s 57th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director recognized the accomplishments of the workforce during the 57th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 23.

A group of people wearing reflective vests walk through a warehouse.

Jan. 21, 2025

DLA Distribution commander tours Europe distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, visited DLA Distribution Europe for a site meeting and facilities tour in Germersheim, Germany Jan. 15.

Four panelists sit behind an AUSA table, with Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly actively speaking

Jan. 21, 2025

Industrial base and supply chain readiness among hot topics at AUSA panel

ARLINGTON, Va. — Military and industry leaders said warfighting is changing at lightning speed and the Defense Department needs to strengthen its resources to meet growing demands at the Association of the United States Army’s latest hot topics session in Arlington Jan. 15.

Jan. 6, 2025

DLA Human Resources uses direct hiring authorities to fill workforce gaps

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources recruitment team is ramping up its use of direct hire authority to fill critical civilian roles within the agency.

A large group of people seated in a large auditorium look toward a man in a camouflage military uniform speaking at the front of the room with two digital screens behind him.

Jan. 3, 2025

DLA Distribution Susquehanna town hall series focuses on face-to-face interaction

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Andrew Henwood, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hosted 12 town halls for DLA Distribution, Susquehanna personnel from Dec. 10 – 19, 2024, on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

A group of five people pose for a group photo. The three in the center of the group are wearing police uniforms and holding framed award certificates.

Jan. 2, 2025

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna police officers receive professional responders’ lifesaving award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Three Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions during a ceremony held on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19, 2024.

A group of people sitting at tables in a dining hall look at a man in a camouflage military uniform who is speaking into a microphone.

Dec. 19, 2024

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna celebrates employees, encourages unity and safety

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, leadership hosted a holiday event for their workforce Dec. 11 on Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania.

A group of people sit around a large conference table looking at the camera and smiling with a large video monitor on a wall behind them.

Dec. 17, 2024

DLA Distribution Korea translates, briefs DLA Strategic Plan in Korean

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — To enhance communication and promote inclusivity amongst the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea workforce, the agency’s strategic plan was translated and briefed in Korean for the first time during a town hall held at Camp Carroll, South Korea, Nov. 28.

eft to right, Defense Technical Information Center Administrator Christopher Thomas; Defense Threat Reduction Agency Director of Acquisition, Contracts and Logistics Directorate Teresa Kless; Defense Contract Audit Agency Deputy Director Debra Caw; and Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, , light the holiday tree during a ceremony accompanied by two preschool students from the McNamara Headquarters Complex Child Development Center

Dec. 12, 2024

Tree lighting ceremony marks the start of HQC holiday season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex filled the halls and lined the rails for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec.10.