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July 21, 2022
DLA prepares to act swiftly during hurricane season
Fort Belvoir, VA — Hurricane season runs from the early summer to late fall, but the Defense Logistics Agency prepares year-round to respond to natural disasters. In 2021, DLA provided $40 million in hurricane support, according to the Whole of Government Division. This included 752,000 gallons of fuel, 809,000 meals, 126 leased generators and 49 deployed civilians.
July 20, 2022
HR deputy director retires after 43 years of military, civil service
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Billie Keeler, DLA Human Resources' deputy director, will retire July 31 with 43 years of federal service and an enduring admiration for the agency’s mission and people.
July 14, 2022
DLA leaders visit team members, warfighters in Jordan, Kuwait
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s commander of regional combat support visited Army and Air Force leaders and DLA employees in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a tour of Jordan and Kuwait July 6-10.
July 8, 2022
New video promotes ‘Leap into Summer’ fitness program
Fort Belvoir, Va — As life heads back toward pre-pandemic normalcy, a new video reminds Defense Logistics Agency civilians and military members to bring fitness into their regular routines this summer.
Info Ops support Korea training exercise
CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea — Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific in South Korea supported warfighters on the Korean Peninsula in April by participating in the U.S. Forces Korea Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Combined Command Post Training Exercise.
June 30, 2022
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM commander mentors CENTCOM logistics staff officers
MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. — Army Col. Gerard Acosta, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM commander, led an Officer Professional Development session June 15, 2022, at MacDill Air Force Base for U.S. Central Command logistics staff officers.
June 29, 2022
DLA, industry leaders discuss inflation, supply chain issues
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders and representatives from six industry associations discussed inflation and logistics challenges such as supply disruptions and labor shortages June 28 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
June 27, 2022
DLA program introduces domestic germanium recycling capability
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA program for recycling optical-grade germanium used in military weapons systems and night vision equipment has led to new capability in the U.S. defense industrial base.
June 23, 2022
2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic has announced inductees into the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.
June 16, 2022
Joint Reserve Force leaders zero in on readiness
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of readiness during their Annual Leadership Review.
June 15, 2022
DLA Foundation scholarships awarded
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation has awarded 31 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past employees throughout the agency.
June 9, 2022
Security, emergency services outlines best defense against active shooters
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Installation Management breaks down the mantra “Run, Hide, Fight!” to help employees save lives during an active shooter situation.
June 8, 2022
DLA Headquarters employees celebrate Army’s birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees celebrated the Army’s 247th birthday June 7 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader, led the event.
June 7, 2022
DLA COVID-19 Task Force member wins Navy League logistics award
Fort Belvoir, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Wilson is the winner of the Navy League’s Admiral Ben Moreell Award for Logistics Competence for his work with the Defense Logistics Agency’s COVID-19 Task Force. He will receive the award during the Navy League’s National Convention June 8-12 in Orlando, Florida. He is a joint logistics planner in DLA’s Agency Synchronization and Operations Center.
June 2, 2022
Farmers market returns to DLA
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The weekly farmers market is making a comeback at the Defense Logistics Agency. Starting June 8, the market will be held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the front doors of the Headquarters Complex. The last farmers market for the season will be Oct. 19.
May 31, 2022
DLA prepares for upcoming hurricane season
Fort Belvoir, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency discussed preparations for what weather experts predict will be a busy hurricane season and the best ways to support whole-of-government partners during a virtual hurricane academics session May 25.
May 27, 2022
DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain hosted Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander of Defense Logistics Agency CENTCOM & SOCOM who visited the DDNB facilities May 11.
May 24, 2022
EEO managers discuss leadership strategies during virtual summit
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office held its virtual leadership summit May 17-19 with the theme “Next Level Leadership/Strategies for Success.”
May 23, 2022
Agency’s fiscal 2021 history, McNamara memoir now available
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New resources chronicling the Defense Logistics Agency’s recent efforts and the life of its first director are available on the growing history page at DLA’s website.
May 19, 2022
Former Marine, leader of national pandemic response becomes DLA operations director
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Anticipating warfighters’ needs as they counter evolving threats is among DLA's biggest challenges, says DLA's new executive director of operations and sustainment.
May 17, 2022
Future leaders encouraged to 'aspire, engage, learn' during virtual forum
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Building Your Roadmap to Success leadership forum concluded May 13 with advice for the agency’s future leaders at the GS-14 level.
May 16, 2022
DLA police stayed on the beat during COVID-19 pandemic
Fort Belvoir, Va. — May 15-21 is National Police Week, an annual observance created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to recognize law enforcement officers’ service and sacrifice. The Defense Logistics Agency Police Force remained on duty throughout the pandemic and remain prepared as employees reenter the workplace.
May 12, 2022
Leadership forum kicks off with inspiration for potential leaders
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held the 2022 Building Your Roadmap to Success leadership forum virtually May 11-13. More than 150 DLA employees at the GS-14 level received information on how harness their potential from DLA leaders and guest speakers.
May 11, 2022
DLA Installation Management fire captain wins DOD award
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Capt. John Fogg III with DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services is the 2021 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Service Instructor of the Year.
May 9, 2022
Foreign travel requirements and tips
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees going on temporary duty to foreign countries must do more than just complete travel orders in the Defense Travel System. These tips include everything from SERE training to receiving a travel threat briefing.