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Sept. 18, 2023
Agency leaders address Culture and Climate Survey participation in new video
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The current Culture and Climate Survey marks a pivotal moment for the organization, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn says in a new video encouraging employees to share their opinions on the workplace.
DLA employee in Guam shares family’s 12-hour typhoon experience
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA physical security specialist describes how her family endured Typhoon Mawar and made it through 18 days without power or water.
Sept. 14, 2023
DLA employee named Federal Property Manager of the Year
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Paul Ortiz, chief of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Property and Real Estate Division, was named the Federal Property Manager of the Year by the National Property Managers Association.
Sept. 13, 2023
Innovation will help shape future of military logistics
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Innovation in logistics is key to the nation’s ability to deter aggression as it meets new and growing threats, a DOD leader said at Industry Collider Day on the anniversary of 9/11.
Partnerships, sustainment in Indo-Pacific theater focus of annual DLA/Air Force Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two weeks shy of the Air Force’s 76th birthday, Defense Logistics Agency Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic welcomed senior logistics leaders from across the service and DLA to the annual Air Force/DLA Day.
Sept. 12, 2023
Industry Collider Day sparks collaboration on supply chain challenges
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Today’s global security environment highlights the need for logistics solutions that allow the world’s mightiest military to maintain its upper edge in lethality, DLA's director said Sept. 11 at the fourth annual Industry Collider Day.
Sept. 11, 2023
Remembering 9/11: DLA Distribution operations director recalls morning at Pentagon
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, was sunny and clear at the nation’s capital. Paul Abel, then an Army lieutenant colonel working in Army logistics at the Pentagon, put the top down on his convertible for the short commute to work. He even called his father, who worked in the same building in the 1960s, to brag that he would enjoy the late summer day through a window in his recently relocated office.
Sept. 7, 2023
‘You matter’ DLA Energy leader says at Air Force birthday event
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Air Force isn’t just a fleet of advanced aircraft or a set of strategic plans on paper. It’s the collective heartbeat of those willing to defend the nation, DLA Energy’s director of customer operations said at a recent event.
Sept. 5, 2023
DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.
Aug. 29, 2023
Vice director outlines DLA’s strategy for managing logistics in contested environments
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Assessing whether the right material is pre-positioned appropriately and near optimal distribution nodes is at the heart of DLA's efforts to posture itself for future operational challenges, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn said at NDIA's Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference.
DLA’s director of small business programs to co-lead federal council
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s director of small business programs was unanimously selected to serve as vice chairman for a federal council that addresses issues affecting America’s small business sector.
Aug. 28, 2023
Commentary: DLA’s support for the Abrams as involved, critical as ever
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Historian Colin Williams chronicles the agency's long and storied relationship with the Abrams tank, which it helped develop in the 1970s.
Aug. 24, 2023
DLA to explore advanced technologies, small business innovation at R&D Industry Collider Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA R&D team will host Industry Collider Day Sept. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This year’s theme is “Forging Tech-Forward Connections to Enable Proactive Global Logistics.”
Aug. 23, 2023
Central region team thrives despite adversity
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at how the Disposition Services team in remains successful in Central Region.
Aug. 22, 2023
One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.
Aug. 21, 2023
2 DLA reservists win Batchelder awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Navy reservists were named recipients of the 2022 Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award.
Aug. 17, 2023
DLA prepares to take temperature on agency culture
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Culture and Climate Survey starts Aug. 21 and gives employees a chance to share their personal experiences to improve the workplace.
Aug. 15, 2023
Dyer becomes next DLA senior enlisted leader as O’Neal retires
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal gave up command as the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium.
Aug. 14, 2023
Documentary on DLA’s COVID-19 support to air Aug. 15 in HQC conference room
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new documentary that portrays how DLA became a leading character in the nation’s COVID-19 response will premiere in the HQC Kabeiseman Conference Room Aug. 15.
Aug. 9, 2023
New video highlights agency’s F-35 support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s role in sustaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the subject of a new video set to premiere noon Aug. 9.
Aug. 7, 2023
Agency receives 9th meritorious unit award from DOD
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's support for the nation’s COVID-19 response, Afghanistan withdrawal and hurricane relief have earned the agency its ninth Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
Aug. 4, 2023
DLA results revealed for 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 92 percent of DLA employees who participated in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey agreed their work contributes to the common good, according to survey data.
Aug. 3, 2023
DLA assesses future U.S. logistics needs for Indo-Pacific during Talisman Sabre
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ground, air and naval forces wrapping up Talisman Sabre in Australia this week gave DLA glimpses of how the agency might need to adjust supply and sustainment models to support troops at war in the Indo-Pacific region.
Aug. 1, 2023
Commentary: McNamara cagey, equivocal about reasons for Battle Creek move
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's historian explores the reasons why Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara moved cataloging, standardization and utilization programs that were part of the Defense Logistics Services Center from Washington, D.C., to Battle Creek, Michigan.
July 31, 2023
2 DLA employees earn DOD Workforce Recruitment Program awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency employees received honors during the Defense Department’s 2023 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards ceremony July 27 in Alexandria, Virginia.