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Feb. 14, 2024

Love and logistics: DLA Energy couples

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Be mine… and my coworker? Some couples may say working together is a recipe for disaster, but four DLA Energy couples say it’s a recipe for marriage. While dozens of couples can be found across DLA, these DLA Energy employees shared their story of how working for the same agency is a perfect match.

A large group of people are gathered on stage in a large auditorium. They stand in front of a group of flags on stage. The stage is of a yellow wood and several rows of seats are shown. They all hold certificates of graduation except for a few. They are men and women of all ages and are wearing business attire.

Feb. 13, 2024

PaCE program prepares entry-level associates to be tomorrow’s leaders

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduation ceremony on Feb. 6 in the Operations Center Auditorium marked the end of two years of hard work for 85 newly minted logistics professionals ready to tackle new challenges throughout the agency. 

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Feb. 13, 2024

DLA unveils advanced payment systems fuel points across JBLM

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Five fuel points across Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, have upgraded their fleet fuel systems from Automated Fuel Service Stations (AFSS) to Electronic Points of Sale (EPoS) systems during February 2024.

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Feb. 13, 2024

Reviving the Giants: The unsung heroes behind military machinery

RICHMOND, Va. — Nestled within the bays of a modest facility at Defense Supply Center Richmond lies an integral component in the advancement of the Defense Department’s industrial metalworking capabilities – an organization dedicated to revolutionizing defense manufacturing through the procurement of new equipment and refurbishment of old equipment.

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Feb. 12, 2024

Former DLA Aviation leader to head agency’s small business focus

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daniele Kurze, former director of DLA Aviation's Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, will help the agency foster growth and long-term success of America's small business sector as DLA's new executive director of Small Business Programs.

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Feb. 9, 2024

Resource analysts from near and far host a landmark summit

BATTL CREEK, Mich. — Resource analysts from across DLA Disposition Services arrived in Battle Creek, Michigan for a three-day summit, to discuss topics ranging from contract requirements to training.

Jamie Shockley of Process Compliance DLA Troop Support wait to hear from the judges. Shockley’s was voted best chili of the cookoff. DLA Troop Support staff offices came together for a friendly Chili Cookoff on Feb. 7 in Philadelphia to encourage camaraderie and enhance morale.

Feb. 9, 2024

DLA Troop Support staff offices come together for cooking competition

PHILADELPHIA —  Four Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support offices jointly hosted a Chili Cookoff event on February 8 in Philadelphia.  

Quarry equipment in the desert.

Feb. 8, 2024

(A new) Home on the range: NTC Fort Irwin

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Far out in the desert, artillery booms across the ever-shifting sands, punishing DLA-sourced used vehicles, while soldiers sweep through fabricated towns brought to life by actors and set dressed with reused military equipment.

MG David Wilson administers the oath of office to Army Brig. Gen. Landis C. Maddox, DLA Troop Support commander, as his wife, Army Col. Yolonda Maddox watches on. Maddox was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony at the Lieutenant General Andrew T. McNamara auditorium at Fort Belvoir, VA on January 26, 2024. Photo by Christopher Lynch, DLA Photographer

Feb. 8, 2024

Troop Support commander receives Army star

FORT BELVOIR — Humility, gratitude, and excellence were on full display as the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony held at the Lieutenant Andrew McNamara auditorium on January 26.

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Feb. 8, 2024

DLA Energy contracting officers mentoring program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Energy kicked off a new year of the Contracting Officer Mentoring Program, Jan. 17. For the past seven years, the program has built bonds between DLA Energy’s contracting officers to support continual learning, leadership development and technical proficiency.