DLA News Archive

Tag: Morale

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Aug. 24, 2021

DLA Acquisition newsletter informs, strengthens employee connections

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Acquisition's newsletter boosts camaraderie and makes individuals feel part of the team in the work-at-home environment.

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Oct. 22, 2020

New video series highlights employee views of DLA Culture Survey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new video series highlights employees’ views of changes resulting from the DLA Climate/Culture Survey.

Members of Team DLA, 2019 Fort Belvoir Commander's Cup champions, pose with DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (center). Also holding the trophy is Andrew Green of DLA Strategic Materials, who organized DLA's participation in the events throughout the year. This is the second year in a row DLA has won, beating out teams from across Fort Belvoir. Photo by Teodora Mocanu

Oct. 8, 2019

Team DLA named Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup champion for 2nd year

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Nearly 100 Defense Logistics Agency employees came together this year to repeat their 2018 victory by winning the Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Commander’s Cup.

Feb. 15, 2019

Distribution acquisition specialist honored with commander coin

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In an effort to boost morale and talk face-to-face with DLA Distribution headquarters employees, Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, has implemented a monthly employee recognition program. Directorates are to provide names of their heavy hitters—those who have gone above and beyond to ensure the mission of DLA Distribution is met and exceeded, and Jones presents them with a commander’s coin and a thank you.

Jan. 23, 2019

Counseling, legal, financial services available free of charge via EAP

Confidential counseling, financial services, legal services and more: Employees of the Defense Logistics Agency have all the services available free of charge through the federal Employee Assistance Program.

Dec. 10, 2018

Blind snack bar proprietor retires

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — It’s 4 a.m. and the silver urn coffee pots are percolating with hot coffee. Christmas music plays in the background. The Defense Logistics Agency police force eagerly fill their coffee cups and hail the snack shop’s 80 year old proprietor Clellan Vandevander, affectionately known as “Mac.”

Nov. 1, 2018

HQC employees break a sweat in Monster Dash

About 100 McNamara Headquarters Complex employees earned the right to dip into the trick-or-treat bowl by burning extra calories during a 5K walk/run Oct. 31.

Oct. 19, 2018

Culture/Climate Survey results show positive trend for DLA

The results for the 2018 DLA Culture and Climate Survey are in, and they show overall favorable trends for the agency.

Oct. 10, 2018

DLA wins Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup

After years of advancing in the rankings, this year the Defense Logistics Agency beat the competition to win the Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup for the first time. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams congratulated the team from across the agency in an Oct. 4 ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Oct. 8, 2018

Event puts creative spin on domestic violence awareness

Richmond, Va. — Come out and break a sweat while bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence at this year’s Spin for the Cause/Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence. A joint venture between Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond and the U.S. Army Reserve 80th Training Command, Spin for the Cause encourages physical and mental fitness to help overcome obstacles and gain empowerment.