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March 15, 2022
DLA designated DOD’s printing services provider
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is now the Defense Department’s primary provider of printing services, office print devices and electronic conversion services according to a DOD instruction signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
March 14, 2022
New resources highlight DLA’s range of supplies, services
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new brochure and webpage lists DLA’s extensive supplies and services with direct links to the offices that provide them.
March 11, 2022
Daylight saving time: Spring ahead this Sunday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daylight saving time returns this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans set their clocks forward at 3 a.m.
March 10, 2022
Teams, individuals honored in 54th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The use of data science to support the nuclear enterprise and continued assistance to federal agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are among the contributions highlighted in the 54th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony.
March 8, 2022
DLA shifts major system to the cloud
The Defense Logistics Agency’s Information Operations team completed the migration of its Enterprise Resource Planning system from on-premises to the cloud in February, a move aimed at improving IT reliability and aligning DLA’s Digital-Business Transformation strategy.
March 1, 2022
Nominations for DLA Hall of Fame due April 22
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Current and former DLA employees have until April 22 to submit nominations of former employees for the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame, which recognizes those with significant, enduring contributions to the agency.
Feb. 24, 2022
New Industry Engagement Plan maintains DLA’s focus on strong partnerships
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Enabling and supporting a secure defense industrial base remains a DLA priority according to an updated Industry Engagement Plan that outlines five focus areas expected to facilitate better acquisition outcomes.
Feb. 14, 2022
Deployer spotlight: Anthony Barlow
TAMPA, Fla. — Blending industrial and tactical safety principles into operations is paramount to success in military operations, and a DLA Support Team-Middle East safety and occupational health specialist is helping to do just that.
Feb. 10, 2022
COVID-19 Coordination Team leads DLA workforce through pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's COVID-19 Coordination Team has worked since its creation in March 2020 to anticipate the virus’ next move and establish DLA policies that protect employees while allowing the agency to continue its mission.
Feb. 9, 2022
DLA’s charter evolves over time, mirrors the Constitution
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Like the nation it serves, DLA is governed by a foundational document that assigns authorities, lists functions and defines relationships
Jan. 31, 2022
New Back to Basics framework emphasizes career-long learning for acquisition staff
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The one-size-fits-all approach to training used by acquisition professionals throughout the DOD is shifting to a new framework that emphasizes basic knowledge and skills followed by job- or role-specific education.
Jan. 20, 2022
Joint Reserve Force empowers agency staffs to meet missions
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Behind DLA's 26,000 employees are 667 reservists providing daily mission support that translates into warfighter readiness.
Jan. 13, 2022
Documentary showcases DLA’s 60 years as DOD logistics provider
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new 30-minute documentary proves wrong the early skeptics who thought a largely civilian organization could never handle the challenge of consolidating supplies and logistics services for the entire Defense Department.
Jan. 11, 2022
New video features latest DLA Hall of Fame inductees
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Five former DLA employees who spearheaded innovation in logistics support and set agency values are celebrated in a virtual DLA Hall of Fame Induction Program.
Jan. 10, 2022
Final week of CFC: $48K still needed to meet goal
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Almost $48,000 are needed for DLA employees in the national capital region to meet their Combined Federal Campaign goal of $300,000 by Jan. 15.
2021 DLA Hall of Fame includes leader of electronic document transformation
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's champion of electronic document management is among five inductees to the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Jan. 7, 2022
DLA officials caution against enabling, supporting human trafficking
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Trafficking in persons is a crime and a transnational threat that violates human rights. All members of DLA must avoid any activities that support or facilitate human trafficking.
Former leader behind mine-resistant vehicles inducted into DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Deputy Commander James McClaugherty has earned a place in the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame for overseeing increased material availability and inventory reduction.
Jan. 6, 2022
Former disposal operations director inducted into 2021 DLA Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former disposal operations director who led innovative solutions throughout his 32-year career is a 2021 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
Jan. 5, 2022
DLA Troop Support procurement leader gains spot in 2021 Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former DLA Troop Support leader who led employees through multiple changes in acquisition processes and systems is a member of the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Jan. 4, 2022
Former senior technical quality advisor to be inducted into 2021 Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An employee known for her ability to rally teams into action and her expertise in technical quality is one of five new members of the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Dec. 23, 2021
DLA displays innovation at the Defense Manufacturing Conference
AURORA, Colorado — Defense Logistics Agency leaders showcased the agency’s innovation efforts and contributed to resilience discussions during the Defense Manufacturing Conference Dec. 13-16 in Aurora, Colorado.
Dec. 22, 2021
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM commander visits DLA Distribution Bahrain
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander Defense Logistics Agency Central Command and Southern Command, visited DLA Distribution, Bahrain Nov. 3, to receive a tour of DLA Distribution Bahrain facilities and learn more of what the distribution center offers, specifically to DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM.
Dec. 16, 2021
DLA Headquarters employees, teams earn 13 annual recognition awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ten employees and three teams at DLA Headquarters are recipients of the agency’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition Awards. The awards recognize leadership and hard work in support of the agency’s mission in 13 categories.
Dec. 15, 2021
Video: DLA leadership team wishes employees a joyous holiday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Appreciating employees’ accomplishments is easier than ever this holiday season, DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic says in a new video also starring Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA’s senior enlisted leader.