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Nov. 5, 2021
WWII veteran’s grave rediscovered thanks to DLA Land and Maritime associate’s efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime employee is generating a lot of buzz around the world this week. Army veteran and DLA Land and Maritime Customer Account Specialist Nathan Reynolds is being lauded across the globe for his instrumental efforts to rediscover the gravesite of World War II veteran Arthur Lewis and ensure the delivery of a proper gravestone marking his service.
Celebrating 60 years: DLA contributes to DOD initiatives in the 1990s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the fifth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Nov. 4, 2021
Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daylight saving time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November, when clocks are adjusted one hour back to standard time.
DLA employee makes wishes come true through CFC
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's deputy chief of readiness for nuclear support has given over $7,000 to the CFC -- enough to pay for one child with a life-threatening condition to have a wish of his or her choosing granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Nov. 2, 2021
New human resources director shares first impressions, leadership philosophy
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sharyn Saunders plans to uphold her enduring desire to make a difference in people's lives as the new director of DLA Human Resources.
Nov. 1, 2021
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM celebrates 18 years of warfighter support
TAMPA, Fla. — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM celebrated 18 years of support to warfighters in the Middle East and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The regional command is recognized as a battle-hardened organization with a combined workforce of joint warfighters and expeditionary civilians working alongside CENTCOM and SOCOM staff in a complex environment.
Oct. 29, 2021
Celebrating 60 years: DLA directors address procurement, management challenges in the 1980s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the fourth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Oct. 27, 2021
DLA ready to ship vaccines for DOD children overseas
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is ready to receive, pack and ship Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for Defense Department children ages 5 to 11 upon final approval by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected early next week.
Oct. 26, 2021
DOD logistics agency touches American lives
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — From crackers and sanitation kits for America’s fallout shelters during the Cold War to COVID-19 supplies so direly needed in every state and town, DLA has the power to provide essentials in the nation’s time of need.
Oct. 22, 2021
DLA contracting strategies offer tailored, flexible solutions
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Captains of Industry/Supplier Capabilities Contracts are umbrella contracts that incorporate multiple funding lines and contract types. It was a natural choice for the Army’s request that DLA help streamline support for Chinook helicopter blades.
Celebrating 60 years: DLA receives worldwide responsibilities, reacts to domestic events in the 1970s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the third in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Oct. 21, 2021
DLA kicks off 2021 CFC campaign with $300,000 goal
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign is underway at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters with a goal of $300,000 in monetary contributions.
Oct. 15, 2021
Celebrating 60 years: DLA proves itself in the 1960s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the second in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Oct. 14, 2021
DLA exceeds small business goal for ninth consecutive year, expands access in underutilized business zones
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA small business officials have expanded their reach in a challenging subcategory: historically underutilized business zones. This is the first time in a decade that DLA has exceeded its 3% goal for awarding contracts in the HUBZone program.
Oct. 13, 2021
Defense Department disability awards ceremony honors DLA, individual achievements
Arlington, Va. — During the Oct. 7 Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony, DLA earned best DOD mid-sized component for the fifth consecutive year. The agency was also recognized for ensuring accessible information and communication technology in the workplace, and DLA Aviation general supply specialist Aaron Wessman was honored as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability.
Oct. 12, 2021
DLA prepares for future needs with Digital-Business Transformation
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is leveraging emerging technologies in cloud-based computing, customer service and supply chain modernization with its Digital-Business Transformation, or D-BX.
Oct. 8, 2021
Celebrating 60 years: DLA traces roots to DOD creation
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the first in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Oct. 7, 2021
DLA, industry leaders discuss demand forecasts for upcoming year
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders and representatives from 11 industry associations discussed demand forecasts for DOD customers and whole-of-government organizations during an Industry Association webinar Oct. 6. DLA has held events with industry partners since 2018.
Oct. 6, 2021
FedMall users must have active status by Oct. 12 or lose account access
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Military and federal agency customers who use FedMall must log in to their accounts to maintain an active status before Oct. 12 to ensure continued access when the e-commerce site moves to a new platform in November.
Oct. 4, 2021
DLA Support Team Middle East welcomes new commander
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait — During a Sept. 29 change of command ceremony, Army Lt. Col. Daniel Howser took on the role of DLA Support Team Middle East commander from Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Wilken, who served as the newly renamed team’s first commander in April.
DLA Finance absorbs Audit Task Force’s responsibility for audit readiness
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The work of a task force created in October 2018 to synchronize audit-readiness efforts and drive the agency toward achieving a clean audit opinion on DLA’s financial statements realigned Sept. 30 under Defense Logistics Agency Finance.
Oct. 1, 2021
New video details love of logistics by DLA’s first director
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Rhode Island man responsible for the Defense Logistics Agency’s initial success is the subject of a new seven-minute video highlighting the agency’s 60th anniversary.
Sept. 29, 2021
DLA program analyst reflects on agency’s history, epic move
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Senior Program Analyst Ken McLain remembers well the part of DLA's history that saw the 1995 transfer of agency employees from Cameron Station in Alexandria, Virginia, to the new McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In fact, he was the relocation manager for the move.
Sept. 28, 2021
DLA awards 7 contracts to small businesses at Industry Collider Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Seven small businesses were awarded contracts for innovative solutions to warfighter and national security challenges through the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2021 Small Business Innovation Research Program during Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.
Sept. 23, 2021
DLA Acquisition connects employees, industry, academia
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Since its inception in 2018, the DLA Industry Academia Program has helped acquisition professionals strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the government and industry relationship.