DLA News Archive

Oct. 1, 2020

Culture survey to measure employee satisfaction, drive change

DLA Public Affairs — Employees will have five weeks to share their uncensored opinions on life and work at the Defense Logistics Agency when the 2020 DLA Culture/Climate Survey launches Oct. 9.

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1 recognized as DLA’s foundation date despite debate

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Oct. 1 is widely recognized as the Defense Logistics Agency's birthday, as it was the agency’s first day of operations.

Oct. 1, 2020

Team Hill Frontlines: Derek McDermeit

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — Derek McDermeit works for Defense Logistics Agency Ogden where he conducts inventory code inspections and helps evaluate and maintain the stock readiness of every Shop Service Center. He is from Brigham, Utah, and his hobbies include hunting, riding four-wheelers, and camping. 

Oct. 1, 2020

Leadership Spotlight: Al Hight

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Al Hight, DLA Disposition Services Equal Employment manager.

Sept. 30, 2020

DSCC activities support Domestic Violence Awareness Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — October has been National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1981. The observance serves to educate communities, individuals, couples and families about the Family Advocacy Program services and other community resources that can help prevent domestic violence, raise awareness of community responsibility, and inform the community of the many ways to report domestic abuse.

Sept. 30, 2020

The Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas has earned the Frances L. Scranton Packaging Achievement Award

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team was awarded the DLA Frances L. Scranton Packaging Achievement Award.

Bagram, Afghanistan Sept. 30, 2020

Bagram workers light up the night

BAGRAM, Afghanistan — Defense Logistics Agency employees recently defied the darkness of the Afghan night to keep important cargo moving.

Sept. 30, 2020

Land and Maritime senior leader promotes workforce disability awareness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Champion for the Persons with Disabilities Program, I thought I’d begin by telling my story. Several years ago, I went to a Lasik center to explore having surgery to correct my eyesight. Unfortunately, I was given bad news. I was diagnosed with a congenital disorder called Keratoconus where my corneas were more conically shaped instead of curved. Not only could I not have the Lasik surgery, but I learned that unless I had treatment, I’d lose my sight.

Sept. 30, 2020

Above and Beyond: July employees of the month demonstrate dedication to team success

Richmond, Va. — While many professionals pursue excellence on a personal level, the July honorees of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Employee of the Month Award demonstrated their desire to achieve excellence as part of a team.

Sept. 30, 2020

Commentary: 2020 events emphasize gravity of National Preparedness Month theme

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The coronavirus and numerous natural disasters highlighted the need for national vigilance. As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, DLA Security and Emergency Services Director Bruce Thomas encourages employees to remain aware and resilient.