DLA News Archive

Feb. 19, 2019

Black History Month Spotlight: Arlinda Adderley

This year's Black History month theme is “Black Migrations” honoring African Americans in motion. Just like their ancestors, these DLA Energy employees are driving forward, progressing their lives and careers in positive ways.

Feb. 13, 2019

DLA Aviation Black History Month Spotlight: Meia Barnes

RICHMOND, VA — The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Black History Month Spotlight recognizes Meia Barnes, a quality assurance product specialist within DLA Aviation’s Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate’s Aviation and Airframes Division.

Feb. 4, 2019

Black History Month Spotlight: Latasha McGee

This year's Black History month theme is “Black Migrations” honoring African Americans in motion. Just like their ancestors, these DLA Energy employees are driving forward, progressing their lives and careers in positive ways.

Jan. 30, 2019

African-American leaders made history at DLA predecessor agency

As DLA prepares to observe Black History Month, it’s a fitting time to learn about African-American leaders who made history at the agency in its early years.

Feb. 28, 2018

Distribution’s Multicultural Committee celebrates Black History Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution’s Multicultural Committee celebrated the culture, traditions and history of African Americans with a program held on Thursday, February 22. This year’s theme is “African Americans in Times of War.”

Feb. 26, 2018

Speaker encourages service with resiliency at African-American History Month presentation

Richmond, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tara Thompson delivered moving and inspiring remarks during the African-American/Black History Month presentation Feb. 21 at the Frank Lotts Conference Center, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Her heartfelt storytelling and passionate delivery of her presentation, “Serving Through Uncertainty And Adversity With Resiliency,” prompted a standing ovation from the captive audience.

Feb. 23, 2018

Barriers to equality are seen, unseen, says former NFL linebacker

African Americans have fought enemies seen and unseen, a former NFL linebacker told McNamara Headquarters Complex employees during a Black History Month observance Feb. 21.

Feb. 8, 2018

Black History Month Employee Spotlight: John Phinisey, III, DLA Energy Americas at San Pedro

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — Editor's note: This year's Department of Defense Black History month theme is “African Americans in Times of War.” DLA Energy will highlight several key individuals during Black History month.

Feb. 6, 2018

DLA director returns to speak at Hampton University Founder’s Day

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams recently delivered the keynote address at his alma mater, Hampton University, as it marked the 150th year since its founding after the Civil War as a college for African Americans who had just received their freedom.

March 1, 2017

Black History Month observance delves into black education crisis

DLA Aviation Public Affairs — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Engineering Directorate hosted a Black History Month observation illustrating the hardships black students still face in the commonwealth of Virginia at an event Feb. 21 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.