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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.
July 27, 2023
Agpalza assumes command of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Michelle Agpalza accepted the reins of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM from Army Col. Gerald Acosta in a change of command ceremony July 27 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
July 25, 2023
DLA, Army leaders discuss readiness issues
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Army leaders shared details on the status of Army and defense working capital funds as well as updates on topics like depot-level reparable contracting during Army/DLA Day.
July 24, 2023
Upcoming strategy to outline agency’s supply chain security approach
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new strategy will become DLA’s roadmap for protecting the security of the DOD supply chain that serves troops and federal partners around the world.
July 19, 2023
2023 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military employees.
July 18, 2023
DLA logistics operations leader focuses on support in Germany, Italy
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Operations director met with agency teams, coalition partners and joint service components in Germany and Italy during a trip focused on DLA’s integrated deterrence efforts and support to U.S. European Command July 11-14.
July 17, 2023
Feds Feed Families returns to DLA
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is back, giving people the opportunity to donate food to local food banks and pantries.
July 13, 2023
Sullivan takes the reins as new DLA Europe & Africa commander
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain handed control of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa to Army Col. Adrian Sullivan during a change of command ceremony July 11 at the Armstrong Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
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.