DLA News Archive

Nov. 2, 2017

Vice director: Audit disclaimer an opportunity to improve rather than a failure

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Recent news that independent auditors Ernst & Young issued a disclaimer of opinion on the Defense Logistics Agency’s financial records isn’t good, but was not unexpected, DLA Vice Director Ted Case told members of the agency’s audit advancement team in an All Hands meeting Oct. 31.

Nov. 2, 2017

Improving Your Communication Skills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Join EAP in a 1 hour seminar for Improving Your Communication Skills in the Building 20 Buckeye Room on Nov. 14.

Nov. 1, 2017

JBER Laundry fight stains Alaska wide

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson website — Heading south from Fairbanks, is a trailer filled to the brim with soiled linen from various federal agencies. Within 72 hours, JBER Laundry workers of the 673d Force Support Squadron will wash, dry, press, fold and wrap the sullied shipment and return it whence it came. In this fashion, five days per week, thousands of pounds of laundry are exchanged.

Nov. 1, 2017

Officials Detail DoD Support During Unprecedented Hurricane Season

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria put tremendous strain on all levels of government, and service members stepped up to save lives, restore critical services and help those affected transition to recovery, a Defense Department official said.

Nov. 1, 2017

Annual Halloween event attracts enthusiasts from all ‘walks of life’

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Chills and thrills were in the air as nearly 200 participants ran, walked and even wheeled their way along the path during the McNamara Headquarters Complex annual Halloween 5K event Oct. 31. This year’s theme was “Zombies,” but costumes were as varied as the participants themselves.

Nov. 1, 2017

San Joaquin’s Bongcaron retires after 38 years of federal service

TRACY, Calif. — Juliana Bongcaron, staff support analyst of the Inventory Management Division at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, is retiring after 38 years of dedicated federal service in support of America’s warfighters.

Nov. 1, 2017

Benefits Open Season Nov. 13-Dec. 11, 2017

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Benefits Open Health Fair TODAY in B20. The annual Open Season is the time for federal employees and their immediate family members to make any changes in health, vision and dental insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts.

Nov. 1, 2017

Operations Center construction three-quarters complete, occupancy scheduled for end of January

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia have been watching the new DLA Aviation Operations Center grow floor-by-floor to a height of five stories over the last two years, while they wait to move into the new state of the art building.

Nov. 1, 2017

Operations Center construction three-quarters complete, occupancy scheduled for end of January

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia have been watching the new DLA Aviation Operations Center grow floor-by-floor to a height of five stories over the last two years, while they wait to move into the new state of the art building.

Nov. 1, 2017

Into the Fire

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency continues its critical support to wildland firefighting, working with federal, state and local partners.