DLA News Archive

Oct. 22, 2021

Land and Maritime’s second annual leader-led ethics training an interactive affair

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ethics training is often thought of as a dry and boring requirement, but the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Legal Office livened it up a bit with an interactive hybrid event on Oct. 7 featuring a panel of Land and Maritime leaders from across the enterprise recounting ethical challenges they have faced in their careers.

Oct. 4, 2021

DLA Support Team Middle East welcomes new commander

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait — During a Sept. 29 change of command ceremony, Army Lt. Col. Daniel Howser took on the role of DLA Support Team Middle East commander from Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Wilken, who served as the newly renamed team’s first commander in April.

May 21, 2021

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ends with successful virtual event

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In April, more than 450 DLA employees participated in a virtual Teal Ribbon Relay to support National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

April 28, 2021

DLA, Marine Corps proceed on BRAC 2005-directed industrial supply integration

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Marine Corps to complete the third leg of a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure directive requiring the military services to transfer supply, storage and distribution functions to DLA. 

Aug. 26, 2020

DLA town hall highlights agency, employee success amid the pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In her first town hall, new DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic encouraged employees to take pride in the agency's accomplishments and share their success stories.

Jan. 30, 2020

November New Employees

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The November New Employee Orientation was held Nov. 20-21, 2019 in the Building 20, Buckeye Room. The class had four new employees in attendance.

Jan. 22, 2020

Still moving forward DSCC honors King's legacy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the Columbus Defense Federal Community gathered inside the Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Operations Center Auditorium Jan. 15 to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event “Still Moving Forward,” presented as part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office African American Employment Program, featured Army Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., the Adjutant General of the Ohio National Guard as the keynote speaker.

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA Joint Reserve Force’s Audit Task Force commander retires following 32 years of service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven celebrated 32 years of military service during a retirement ceremony in the Operations Center Auditorium September 6 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, where she previously completed 29 years of Federal Service as a civilian logistician. In her final assignment, Haven served as the DLA Joint Reserve Force’s Audit Task Force commander. Haven, a native of Philadelphia, is an alumnus of The University of Maryland and holds a Master of Business Administration from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Haven stated she joined the Navy after falling in love with logistics in college and wanted to be part of the military’s vast, global mission.

March 13, 2019

Employee wellness program offers support, guidance

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency employees often hear about work-life balance, but may not be aware of the Employee Assistance Program, an agency-paid, confidential resource available to all DLA civilian employees and their family members.

Oct. 15, 2018

Navy birthday celebration unites leaders, shipmates

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant organizations celebrated the Navy's 243rd birthday Oct. 11.