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Jan. 29, 2025
GAL, AtHoc profile updates critical to employee safety
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The start of the new year and the threat of varying weather conditions across the country makes now the time for Defense Logistics Agency employees to update their personal information in the Global Address Listing and the AtHoc Mass Warning Notification Systems.
Jan. 28, 2025
Data acumen training signals DLA's commitment to data-driven results, culture
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics data is so powerful it's expected to shape everything from how employees manage DOD's supply chains to how it partners with industry and even improves workforce safety trends. Data acumen training is available to all employees in LMS.
Employees, teams recognized during DLA’s 57th Annual Employee Recognition Awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director recognized the accomplishments of the workforce during the 57th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 23.
Jan. 23, 2025
HQC employees honor MLK’s commitment to excellence, civil rights
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The first step of rebuilding excellence is recognizing its death, a local youth minister told HQC employees Jan. 21 during an observance honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 21, 2025
Industrial base and supply chain readiness among hot topics at AUSA panel
ARLINGTON, Va. — Military and industry leaders said warfighting is changing at lightning speed and the Defense Department needs to strengthen its resources to meet growing demands at the Association of the United States Army’s latest hot topics session in Arlington Jan. 15.
EAP provides support to employees, household members facing personal and professional challenges
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency civilian federal employees looking to get counseling, coaching or senior care support for themselves or a member of their household in the new year can get help through the Employee Assistance Program.
Jan. 16, 2025
SEAC challenges DLA to think at scope, scale of war
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The key to winning wars against the great powers in the future will require people with the ability to think at the scope and scale of global conflict, the fifth Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Defense Logistics Agency leaders Jan. 13.
New Supplier Pathway program links small businesses to DLA supply chains
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Small business owners interested in contracting with the agency can now use a new search function on DLA’s Small Business webpage to get contact information for the supply chain that manages the items or services they provide.
Jan. 15, 2025
DLA Installation Management teams clear snow during season’s first storm at 4 sites
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Snow-removal teams, many of them DLA volunteers, removed snow and ice from parking lots and walkways after the season’s first winter storm at four DLA locations in early January.
Jan. 14, 2025
SkillBridge tailors OJT for transitioning servicemembers
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A DLA Disposition Services-assigned Army officer leveraged the six-month DOD program to continue working for the agency after military retirement.
Jan. 8, 2025
In memoriam: President Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Mourning is remembering. As the nation reflects on the life of Jimmy Carter, it’s helpful to recall the many ways his administration changed the Defense Department, and what those changes meant for the Defense Logistics Agency.
Jan. 7, 2025
CUI 101: Controlled Unclassified Information markings refresher
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When sharing controlled unclassified information, there’s a responsibility to safeguard the information and use controls aligning with laws, regulations and governmentwide policies.
Jan. 6, 2025
DLA Human Resources uses direct hiring authorities to fill workforce gaps
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources recruitment team is ramping up its use of direct hire authority to fill critical civilian roles within the agency.
Dec. 20, 2024
A short history of business systems modernization, Part 3
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After years losing ground to commercial offerings, DLA finally began implementing Business Systems Modernization in November 2001. It also instituted fundamental change that included office reconfigurations and new job descriptions.
Dec. 19, 2024
McNamara Headquarters Complex visitor access requirements
FORT BELVOIR, VA — The McNamara Headquarters Complex Visitors Control Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A short history of business systems modernization, Part 2
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In this historical commentary, learn how DLA leaders expanded the agency's technology reform after realizing that merely replacing signature technology wouldn’t solve the myriad problems plaguing it.
Dec. 18, 2024
A short history of business systems modernization, Part 1
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This article is the first of three chronicling Business Systems Modernization, the journey DLA took to replace its signature management technology.
Dec. 17, 2024
Supply systems analyst ends 6 decades of service to DLA
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Doris Cabbell, a business systems analyst for the STORES Help Desk, will retire in January after 60 years of giving her best to DLA.
Dec. 12, 2024
Tree lighting ceremony marks the start of HQC holiday season
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex filled the halls and lined the rails for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec.10.
Dec. 10, 2024
Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day discuss logistics challenges, future support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Overcoming sustainment challenges to fully integrating supply chain strategies in the Indo-Pacific region requires a closer look at the agency’s posture, the Defense Logistics Agency director said during the Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Dec. 4.
Dec. 5, 2024
Norway defense team collaborates with DLA leaders on contested logistics
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Coming to terms with contested military logistics amid steadily worsening global security is crucial for all nations, a Norwegian defense leader said during a discussion about supply challenges with DLA members at the HQC.
Dec. 3, 2024
Discussing strategy over ‘100 Cups of Coffee’
Fort Belvoir — Six Defense Logistics Agency employees recently had a chance to enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the agency’s future plans with leadership during an informal gathering in the cafeteria of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov 26.
Nov. 27, 2024
DLA’s Army Service Integrator team launch pilot program with Army Sustainment University
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Army liaison officers are working with Army Sustainment University to help educate future logistics leaders on how to conduct business with the agency more effectively.
Nov. 22, 2024
HQC Pass and ID office employees ensure proper access, safety
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ensuring the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant organization employees, active-duty service members, retirees and their dependents are issued a government Common Access Card is just one job function for McNamara Headquarters Complex Pass and Identification Card Office employees.
Nov. 21, 2024
DLA Finance pursues artificial intelligence to pass financial audit
FORT Belvoir, Va. — DLA's deputy chief financial officer is exploring the power of artificial intelligence to accelerate the agency’s path to a clean financial audit.