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A group of people both men and women in business dress stand on stage in a large ballroom with hands on their hearts as a heavyset woman in a pink flowered dress sings the National Anthem. In front of her are a color guard of Navy JROTC students in their Navy uniforms. Two hold rifles and two hold flags. One is the US Flag, the other the Navy flag.

Aug. 8, 2022

Land and Maritime Resolution Specialist renders National Anthem at state women veterans conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If anyone has attended a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime event lately either virtually or in person, they have heard the vocal stylings of resolution specialist Lisa Griffin singing the National Anthem. Griffin has been a staple at these events for years and has sung for groups large and small.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas on stage

July 12, 2022

DLA Energy Commander addresses workforce

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas shared command related news and recognized employee accomplishments during a hybrid event held in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 6.

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.

Staff from the HQC Fitness Center offer information on the facility's fitness offerings at the annual Health and Safety Expo. Photo by Teodora Mocanu

May 23, 2018

Expo educates HQC employees on self-care, healthy habits

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees gleaned valuable information about overall wellness and enjoyed food, fun and fitness during the 19th Health and Safety Expo in the HQC Café, May 22.

May 22, 2018

Leaders use new quarterly assessments, collaboration to promote health of the agency

The Defense Logistics Agency has a new recipe for organizational health and employee well-being. Staff and leaders from various offices are collaborating to spot trends that signal areas for improvement and to develop solutions through regular Health of the Agency assessments.

DLA is working on its final rules for phase retirement.

Aug. 16, 2016

Phased retirement rules for DLA employees still in development

DLA Human Resources officials are working to develop and publish the final rules for implementing the “phased retirement” option in the agency.

DLA Aviation employee Kim Chambers works as a purchasing agent career field and is Level II certified.

April 13, 2016

Aviation employee featured in new video

RICHMOND, Virginia — A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Aviation employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites April 13.

DLA Aviation employee Comeicha Wells works in the purchasing acquisition career field and is Level II certified.

March 30, 2016

DLA Aviation employee featured in latest 'Acquisition Professionals' video

A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Aviation employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites March 30.

Addressing the integration of the military reserve personnel with the rest of his workforce as one of DLA Disposition Services’ greatest strengths, DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon (center) meets with expeditionary workforce leaders.

Dec. 14, 2015

Leaders meet to discuss expeditionary workforce

November 7, 2015 — Senior leaders from DLA Disposition Services met with Disposition Services Unit leadership and other for the annual Expeditionary Workforce Leadership Huddle from Nov. 7 to 8.