DLA News Archive

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.

Dec. 8, 2022

Disposition Services leadership serves holiday spirit to workforce

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After a two-year hiatus, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees gathered at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to enjoy a holiday breakfast made by the leadership team.

Dec. 8, 2022

DLA Distribution commander visits DLA Distribution Korea

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, visited DLA Distribution Korea Nov. 16.

Dec. 8, 2022

DLA Aviation’s Angel Tree program bring all things merry and bright to local school children

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees from Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia spread holiday cheer by providing gifts for 129 Chesterfield County and City of Richmond students through the Angel Tree program Dec. 6.

Dec. 7, 2022

Warfighter support spans half a century at Oklahoma City

RICHMOND, Va. — The year was 1975. The Vietnam War came to an end, Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and Tennille topped the music charts, Jaws was tops at the box office, Saturday Night Live made its debut on NBC and the writer of this story was a mere seven years old,

Dec. 7, 2022

DLA surplus helping lower vet homelessness rates

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Veteran homelessness has been around a long time in the U.S. But rates are falling dramatically in the past two decades, and veterans stand downs offering free former military clothing and gear for attendees have been a vital part of that positive trajectory.

Dec. 6, 2022

Photos: Columbus Veterans Day Parade

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was a perfect day to honor central Ohio's veterans at the annual Columbus Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and Hall of Fame rock musician Joe Walsh drew spectators from all over central Ohio to Columbus' downtown to see military and police units, high school bands and floats.

Dec. 6, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Kevin Gutierrez

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Dec. 6, 2022

DLA Hall of Fame nominations due Jan. 27

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Current and former Defense Logistics Agency employees have until Jan. 27 to submit nominations for former employees for the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame, tentatively scheduled to be presented May 18.

Dec. 6, 2022

PaCE Spotlight: Marci Gardner

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Marci Gardner is currently a property disposal specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services in Anniston, Alabama, and participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program in 1989, when the program was known as the Corporate Intern Program.