DLA News Archive

May 14, 2024

DLA Takes Action: LTG Simerly Addresses Culture Survey Feedback

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, Defense Logistics Agency, addresses next steps after analyzing employee data from the 2023 DLA Culture Survey and Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.

May 14, 2024

DSCC celebrates Arbor Day at MWR Sports Park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of an ongoing effort to further develop Defense Supply Center Columbus’ urban forest under the Tree City USA program, 24 larger caliper native trees were installed at the DSCC Morale, Recreation and Welfare Sports Park by Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management - Columbus personnel.

May 14, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The agency director who led increased material availability rates for every service branch and labeled employees the “secret sauce” of the agency’s success is a member of the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 13, 2024

Second quarter DLA Energy employees awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy’s second quarter, fiscal year 2024 military, civilian and strategic goals employees of the quarter will compete across the entire agency in the DLA Quarterly Military and Employee Recognition Program.

May 13, 2024

DLA’s director of logistics operations visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Joseph “Doug” Noble, director, Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and toured the facilities at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, May 8.

May 13, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Carol O’Leary

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Carol O’Leary made a name for herself transitioning Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s business model for the military services’ bulk petroleum needs, earning her a place in the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 11, 2024

Sexual assault awareness a main focus at Disposition Teal Table event

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Sexual assault awareness was the focus at the DLA Disposition Services Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program’s Teal Table event at the Hart-Doyle-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

May 10, 2024

Wright selected as Defense Logistics Agency Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Melody Wright, lead emergency services dispatcher, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management, San Joaquin, Security and Emergency Services Branch, was selected as the 2023 DLA Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year.

May 10, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Twila Gonzales

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A leader known for piloting DLA Distribution through organizational structure changes and pushing for the modernization of aging warehouse management software is a 2024 DLA Hall of Fame member.

May 10, 2024

DEFENDER '24 hones expeditionary skill sets

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — A collection of DLA Disposition Services expeditionary civilians and DLA Joint Reserve Force servicemembers have assembled a solid team and are developing skills together during a field exercise in Germersheim, Germany.