DLA News Archive

Archive: 2023

May 15, 2023

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Courtney Carroll is a property disposal specialist within the Disposal Policy Branch at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program from 2012 to 2014 as a part of PaCE Group B for fiscal year 2012.

May 15, 2023

Fire warden training prepares and empowers DLA employees on DSCR

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Richmond and Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia tenant employees recently completed semi-annual training preparing them to serve as fire wardens around DSCR. Classes were held virtually and in-person in the Frank B. Lotts Center Mar. 21, 22, and 23.

A portrait of David Falvey on a DLA emblem background

May 15, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: David Falvey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The man who led the development and implementation of DLA's online business infrastructure is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

A table of volunteers hand out information during a Health and Safety expo for Defense Logistics Agency employees.

May 12, 2023

HQC Health and Safety Expo promotes ‘Wellness with a Purpose’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Health and Safety Expo returned to the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 10.

A portrait of Thomas Daley on a DLA emblem background

May 12, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Thomas Daley

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Thomas Daley, former deputy director of the subsistence supply chain at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

Employee Spotlight recognizes Tiffani Perry.

May 12, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Tiffani Perry

RICHMOND, VA. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment cultural improvement team pose with supply chain leadership during their kick-off event May 11.
The CIT focuses on improving the climate and culture of the workforce by developing events and programs to enrich the workplace.

May 11, 2023

Construction and Equipment’s cultural improvement team hosts a sweet kick-off event

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment supply chain’s cultural improvement team hosted its first in-person event since the pandemic May 10.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia. DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Kishayra J. Lambert accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

May 11, 2023

DLA Troop Support wins inaugural Excellence in Government award

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the DLA Troop Support Equal Employment Opportunity Office and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) will host a program on, Wednesday May 10, 2023, from 1300-1400 in the Bldg 6 Auditorium. The Guest Speaker will be Mr. Cliff Akiyama, a licensed Pediatric Behavioral Specialist (LBS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who works with youth in the cross-sections of the juvenile justice and behavioral health systems. Mr. Akiyama also is a Commissioner on the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (MCAPAA), Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP), and Board Member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) where he previously served as the President of the chapter.

May 11, 2023

Local city official shares family history during DLA Troop Support’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Equal Employment Office held an event for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023 on May 10 in Philadelphia. 

An aerial view of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on an island in the middle of a small bay.

May 11, 2023

DLA Maritime Portsmouth’s strong safety culture results in ongoing milestone

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As of May 5, Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth has gone 14 months without a workplace injury.