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July 11, 2023
Commentary: Director visits form, enhance DLA Europe & Africa
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Senior leader authority is most potent when exercised face-to-face. Put simply, things get done when the boss visits. It’s therefore not surprising the organizational history of Defense Logistics Agency Europe, now DLA Europe & Africa, can be told through DLA directors’ trips to the continent.
July 5, 2023
General supply analyst works into the night to ensure WMS success
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Big changes can come with some hiccups. An unexpected issue in rolling out the new Warehouse Management System at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, could have disrupted customer orders if not for a dedicated Defense Logistics Agency employee.
June 29, 2023
New deployable volunteer group to expand DLA’s readiness
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new volunteer opportunity is available for Defense Logistics Agency employees who think working in the field with warfighers sounds more exciting than a cubicle job with a predictable schedule. DLA is assembling a crew of 400 volunteers to deploy as situations arise around the world. Members will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to supplement DLA employees already on the ground.
June 27, 2023
DLA to undergo DOD quadrennial review
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DOD-led review will assess whether DLA meets its chartered mission efficiently and effectively. Possible focus areas include contingency demand planning, depot-level reparables and warehouse utilization.
June 21, 2023
Commentary: First agency director sketches, foretells growth in commodity management
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Before his tour as first director of the Defense Supply Agency ended, Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara shared his ideas for improving military logistics with Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara.
June 20, 2023
DLA Joint Reserve Force Leaders collaborate to elevate joint logistics
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 60 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of collaboration during their Annual Leadership Review.
June 15, 2023
Army celebrates 248th birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A classic Army campaign is back for the service’s 248th birthday.
June 14, 2023
Human resources helps employees affected by retirement payment mistakes
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 23,000 Defense Department employees, including 2,100 from the Defense Logistics Agency, over- or under-paid into their retirement funds.
June 12, 2023
Call open for nominations for annual awards program
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 11 for DLA's 56th Annual Employee Recognition Program.
June 9, 2023
Fallen DLA Land and Maritime logistician honored with Army memorialization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Future Defense Department civilian deployers will now receive vital equipment — including boots and protective gear — inside a new facility at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, dedicated to fallen Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime logistician Stephen Byus.
June 7, 2023
DLA supports military standards, specifications documents
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — “MIL-STD” and “MIL-SPEC” are “mil-speak” for military standards and military specifications that define thousands of products and processes across the Defense Department.
June 5, 2023
DLA Energy Industry Summit brings together agency, industry partners
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Reconnecting in person with industry partners to advance efforts on climate challenges and clean energy was the focus of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Industry Summit, May 24-25 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia.
June 2, 2023
Farmers Market returns June 7
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Farmers markets return to the McNamara Headquarters Complex June 7.
June 1, 2023
Digital-Business Transformation focuses on modernizing technology, processes through lifespan
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Gone are the days when DLA IT specialists linked logisticians to systems and then tinkered for workarounds or customizations when system and business processes clashed. Now, the agency is modernizing IT tools and reengineering business processes through D-BX.
May 30, 2023
New award recognizes dedication of DLA’s frontline workers during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new lapel pin and certificate will soon be awarded to Defense Logistics Agency employees who regularly worked on-site or contributed to essential missions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 24, 2023
Logistics operations director engages with UK partners at Ministry of Defence conference
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations represented the agency at SupportNet 23, a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence event focused on delivering greater supply chain resilience May 18-19.
May 23, 2023
Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.
May 22, 2023
Soldiers receive logistics pre-deployment training
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army logisticians and maintenance teams recently learned about DLA’s self-help tools and services through the Logistics Operations Applications Course to help them prepare for unit mobilization.
May 19, 2023
DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.
May 17, 2023
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
May 16, 2023
National Police Week spotlight: Lt. Noe Hernandez
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Lt. Noe Hernandez shares details about his job as a training coordinator for the DLA Police Force at Fort Belvoir, Va.
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An Air Force officer who increased material availability and transformed how DLA integrates business processes and joint operational activities is part of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
May 15, 2023
Agency prepares for 2023 hurricane season
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA made final preparations for the upcoming hurricane season during a Hurricane Academics forum May 10.
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.
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.