DLA News Archive

Feb. 28, 2020

DLA Troop Support celebrates latest group of civilian retirees

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to three civilian employees during a retirement ceremony February 27 in Philadelphia. Jayne Branigan, from Procurement, retired after 42 years of service to the federal government. Emma Green, from the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired after 31 years of federal service. Diana Gordon, also from the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired after 16 years of federal work

Feb. 28, 2020

Event shares West Michigan’s African-American history

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — Defense Logistics Agency employees and guests took time to observe Black History Month, focusing on people and events in West Michigan’s past that contributed to that history

Feb. 28, 2020

Agency closes out stellar charity campaign

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA celebrated an award-winning 2019 Combined Federal Campaign during a closing ceremony Feb. 27 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Feb. 28, 2020

Black History Month spotlight: Michael McKiver

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — February is Black History Month and this year’s Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute theme is “Honoring the Past, Securing the Future.” Throughout the month, we will spotlight Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees who are honoring their history and making a difference through their accomplishments both in their workplace and community.

Feb. 28, 2020

Aviation at Ogden gives valentines to local veterans home

Richmond, Va. — For the fourth year, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, Utah, employees and their families gave valentines for veterans at the George E. Whalen Veterans Home.

Feb. 28, 2020

DLA Distribution hears from distinguished speaker and author during Black History Month event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Dr. Claiborne Douglass Haughton Jr. was the guest speaker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters Feb. 26. He gave a speech not only entailing his own struggles and ultimate triumphs, through years of racial oppression and bigotry, but also the numerous examples from American history.

Feb. 27, 2020

Mentoring takes center stage at program's graduation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson got up close and personal with graduating mentees and their mentors at the 2019/2020 Level I Mentoring Program graduation Feb. 26 in the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center Auditorium.

Feb. 27, 2020

International roadshow educates Philadelphia employees about regional counterparts

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support regional commanders hosted a roadshow forum Feb. 25 to educate their Philadelphia counterparts on their respective missions, unique roles and opportunities that exist within DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific and Europe and Africa regions.

Feb. 27, 2020

Utility Services expands support to U.S. Navy

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy is expanding its utilities partnership with the U.S. Navy, increasing energy reliability, security and resilience.

Feb. 27, 2020

DLA director visits the U.S. Indo-Pacific theatre

OKINAWA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams visited the U.S. Indo-Pacific theatre early this month. In Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 4, he observed DLA Energy’s fuel distribution capabilities.