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Employee Assistance Logo and DLA crest with the slogan, "We care, just call," and the phone number, 866-580-9046.

Nov. 29, 2019

Employee assistance program offers easy access to mental health counseling, financial services

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Human Resources officials hope changes to the agency-funded Employee Assistance Program will encourage increased use of the confidential resource available to DLA employees and their family members. EAP offers services to employees dealing with mental health, financial and legal, and other issues that may impact work productivity.

Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert G. Miller confers with Eric Smith

Nov. 27, 2019

DLA alumnus returns home

Senior Executive Service Eric Smith, the new DLA Energy deputy commander, met with the agency’s directors, Nov. 26. Smith is a former Army logistics management colonel and DLA alumnus. 

Employees from the DLA Troop Support Subsistence supply chain show off their beards to commemorate the final days of No-Shave November, Nov. 26, 2019 in Philadelphia. No-Shave November is an annual campaign to bring awareness to cancer and encourage participants to donate the money typically used for shaving supplies to a local charity. (Photo by Alexandria Brimage-Gray/DLA Troop Support)

Nov. 27, 2019

Subsistence employees forgo shaving to raise cancer awareness

PHILADELPHIA — Beards of all sizes, filled with shades of red, brown, white, gray, black and even a few multi-colored, appeared on the faces of several men from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain during “No-Shave November.”

Picture of a building

Nov. 27, 2019

December to bring building access changes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Dec. 1, the Defense Supply Center Columbus will change the way individuals will access buildings. In keeping with Department of Defense directives to move to one card for access, DSCC Security and Emergency Services will be deactivating the LENEL building badges currently being used for building access. After this date, DSCC personnel will use their Common Access Card for building or room access.

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.

Food shipment pallets prepared for flight

Nov. 27, 2019

DLA forward teams ensure warfighters receive Thanksgiving meals

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA employees have worked since the spring to ensure military service members throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East can enjoy turkey, sweet potatoes and pies for Thanksgiving.

Future focused fair welcomes DLA employees

Nov. 26, 2019

Future focused fair welcomes DLA employees

Richmond, Va. — Though the day-to-day tasks we tackle may keep us occupied from dawn til dusk, it’s still important to plan for the future. This is why the Defense Supply Center Richmond Health Benefits Fair continues to draw a sizeable crowd each year.

Female pictured against DLA template.

Nov. 26, 2019

Contract specialist hones market research skills in acquisition program

Alpharetta, Georgia — As a participant in the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program, Contract Specialist Nicole Lawrence appreciates the expertise she's gained performing market research with UPS's customer solutions group.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Prince Tailey, Customer Electronic Catalogue/Medical Surgical Operations Center branch chief in DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain, thanks his friends, family and coworkers during a promotion ceremony in his honor November 22, 2019, in Philadelphia.

Nov. 26, 2019

Navy officer promoted: thanks ‘God, family’ during ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Prince Tailey, from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain, was promoted during a ceremony held in front of family, friends and coworkers Nov. 22 in Philadelphia.

Distribution Commanding Officer presents awards, discusses strategic plan at town hall

Nov. 26, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer presents awards, discusses strategic plan at town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution town hall Nov. 18 at the organization’s New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, headquarters.