DLA News Archive

Nov. 19, 2024

Troop Support Veteran’s Day observance focuses on “Honoring all who served”

Philadelphia — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored former servicemembers with a Veteran’s Day observance November 7.

Oct. 29, 2024

ASL course helps deaf employees feel understood, included

RICHMOND, Va. — On a recent Tuesday in a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation classroom, a diverse class of 14 students watches intently as their teacher moves her index finger in a jerky zigzag motion to sign the word “lightning” before directing the class to try. This scene played out during a “lunch and learn” session offered by DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity. The students – DLA Aviation employees – completed a nine-week Introduction to American Sign Language class Oct. 29, taught by Rose Salen, an equal employment opportunity specialist/ASL interpreter at DLA Aviation.

Sept. 18, 2024

Vice director ties new DLA Strategic Plan to EEO efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — EEO teams have a big role in helping DLA build a workforce that can achieve goals in the new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, the agency’s deputy director said Sept. 11.

April 1, 2024

Vice director: Data analysis can help EEO team foster healthy agency culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees’ ability to understand data and use it to create solutions will help DLA meet new demands, whether in logistics operations or ensuring equality in the workplace, Brad Bunn recently told equal employment opportunity leaders.

May 24, 2022

EEO managers discuss leadership strategies during virtual summit

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office held its virtual leadership summit May 17-19 with the theme “Next Level Leadership/Strategies for Success.”

July 2, 2020

DLA Distribution bids farewell to EEO director, presents award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Former DLA Distribution EEO director awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

April 29, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Day retires after 25 years of federal service

A highly skilled leader in EEO, Beth A. Day's attention to detail, responsiveness and customer service was instrumental in managing a large EEO Program with geographically sparse employees.

Dec. 10, 2019

DLA employees, teams honored during annual awards ceremony

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency held its 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 6 to honor team and individual achievements throughout the year.

Oct. 15, 2019

Shining a light on awareness of the visually impaired at DLA Aviation

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation takes pride in its employees, including workers with visual impairments. On Oct. 15, White Cane Awareness Day will further celebrate the achievements and efforts of individuals with visual impairments who work to increase awareness among the sighted community.

Oct. 10, 2019

DLA continues winning streak in DoD disability awards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Equal employment opportunity professionals throughout the Defense Logistics Agency proved their unwavering commitment to attracting the talent of people with disabilities by being named best mid-sized component for the third consecutive year during the 39th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3.