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Tag: holidays

A group of people hit a switch to light a Christmas tree

Dec. 8, 2022

Headquarters complex kicks off the holidays with annual tree lighting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees at the McNamara Headquarters Complex filled the halls and gathered along the rails in the atrium to watch the annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 6.

Male Army chaplain posed in front of flags.

Dec. 1, 2021

Chaplain resources help military members practice their faith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Christopher Archer has served in many challenging assignments in various locations during his more than 20-year career as a chaplain, but he chose his current assignment at DLA in December 2020. Working with his Religious Affairs NCO and DLA Troop Support counterparts, he ensures customers get the religious supplies they need in a timely manner.

Members of the Construction and Equipment supply chain’s Culture Improvement Team pose with Capt. Jacqueline Meyer, the supply chain director, during the group’s holiday luncheon. The event was held Dec. 5, 2019 at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Headquarters in Philadelphia.

Dec. 9, 2019

DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment’s Culture Improvement Team celebrates the holidays

DLA Troop Support — The holiday season is here, and with that goes the many ways that the workforce comes together to show appreciation for each other and what we do all year. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment supply chain’s Culture Improvement Team held its annual holiday luncheon on Dec. 5, where team members celebrated the end of the year with a festive lunch.

Christmas balls with text: Keep all your holiday festivities safe

Nov. 27, 2019

Safety officials recommend tips for avoiding holiday-related hazards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Traveling, decorating, cooking and giving are all part of the holiday season, and taking basic precautions will help keep family and friends safe and injury-free.

Dec. 4, 2017

Holiday safety paramount at work, home

Richmond, Va. — As we approach the holiday season, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations’ Fire and Emergency Services want to remind you to be vigilant in the workplace.

Through the DLA Adopt-a-Family Program, employees’ generosity brightens children’s holidays every year.

Jan. 9, 2017

Gratitude abounds for DLA Adopt-a-Family Program

Caregivers of children who participated in the 2016 Defense Logistics Agency Adopt-a-Family Program have profound gratitude for the gifts donated by employees in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

From left: Tony Acosta, Reggie Burks, Bill Farmer, James Reed, Mike Johnson and George Gray prepare the ingredients for cookies the team made from scratch Dec. 21, 2016, at the USO Warrior and Family Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Dec. 23, 2016

DLA volunteer bakers help USO bring cheer to staff working holidays; drivers wanted

Thanks to volunteers from the Defense Logistics Agency, installation support personnel working Dec. 24-25 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, will have homemade cookies to let them know they’re appreciated.