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Oct. 22, 2020
New video series highlights employee views of DLA Culture Survey
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new video series highlights employees’ views of changes resulting from the DLA Climate/Culture Survey.
Oct. 20, 2020
DLA kicks off 2020 CFC campaign with $260,000 goal
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Headquarters Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 20 with a goal of $260,000. The themes are Show Some Love and Be the Face of Change.
Oct. 15, 2020
DOD award winner reflects on DLA support of employees with disabilities
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Financial Systems Analyst John Slone was recognized this month as an outstanding Defense Department employee with a disability. Slone's financial expertise fuels his passion for the job and excellent customer support.
Oct. 13, 2020
Pentagon’s logistics agency plays key role in procuring, distributing limited pandemic supplies
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department’s leading logistics agency is playing a key role in the national coronavirus response as it purchases and distributes desperately needed medical supplies for DOD and federal agencies.
Oct. 9, 2020
DLA strengthens supplier alliances during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — COVID-19 has made the Defense Logistics Agency more aware than ever of the challenges and flexibility of its 11,000-plus suppliers, said the agency’s chief of acquisition programs.
Oct. 6, 2020
Joint Reserve Force admiral receives second star
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton "Chip" Chase Jr. was promoted to rear admiral upper half at DLA Headquarters Oct. 2.
DLA earns DOD awards for its commitment to employees with disabilities
ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA celebrated a fourth consecutive win in the best mid-sized component award category and a DLA Energy financial systems analyst was also recognized as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability during the 40th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 1.
Oct. 1, 2020
DLA employees walk a mile to promote sexual assault prevention, response
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team continued their “Not just April” theme by encouraging employees to snap pictures of themselves walking a mile in September to show support for survivors of sexual assault.
Culture survey to measure employee satisfaction, drive change
DLA Public Affairs — Employees will have five weeks to share their uncensored opinions on life and work at the Defense Logistics Agency when the 2020 DLA Culture/Climate Survey launches Oct. 9.
Oct. 1 recognized as DLA’s foundation date despite debate
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Oct. 1 is widely recognized as the Defense Logistics Agency's birthday, as it was the agency’s first day of operations.
Sept. 30, 2020
Commentary: 2020 events emphasize gravity of National Preparedness Month theme
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The coronavirus and numerous natural disasters highlighted the need for national vigilance. As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, DLA Security and Emergency Services Director Bruce Thomas encourages employees to remain aware and resilient.
Sept. 25, 2020
DLA celebrates small business partnerships during National Small Business Week
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has about 12,000 suppliers and over 80% of them are small businesses. During National Small Business Week, the agency celebrates small business contributions.
Sept. 24, 2020
Contingency IT Team supports Hurricane Laura response
FORT BELVIOR, Va. — DLA's Contingency Information Technology Team provided tactical communications for DLA Energy during the hurricane response effort following Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.
Agency adjusted support, provided global capabilities during Vietnam War
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Though once restricted to wholesale logistics in the continental United States, DLA proved during the Vietnam War it could supply warfighters in foreign lands.
Sept. 16, 2020
Cyber fraud still a threat during COVID-19 pandemic
DLA Public Affairs — Spoofing occurs when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number or website URL – usually by changing one letter, symbol or number – so it resembles a trusted source.
Sept. 14, 2020
Deputy general counsel becomes DLA’s newest SES member
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jon Lightner, deputy general counsel for DLA Headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, was inducted Aug. 28 into the Senior Executive Service.
Sept. 10, 2020
New DLA senior enlisted leader shares leadership challenges, successes
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal's 30-year career logistics career has prepared her to lead DLA's more than 26,000 military and civilian employees as the agency's new senior enlisted leader.
Sept. 9, 2020
Service members, civilians bound by DOD rules during election campaigns
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's latest ethics message lays out the importance of political activity rules that Defense Department civilian employees and service members must follow.
Sept. 8, 2020
DLA liaison officer earns NORTHCOM trust, kudos
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Defense Logistics Agency Liaison Officer Ralph Laurie has spent most of his DLA career at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado. During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, he helped NORTHCOM return thousands of passengers stranded on cruise ships arriving from overseas.
Sept. 2, 2020
New video highlights rewards of being an ASOC LNO
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — There’s no better place than the Agency Synchronization Operations Center for employees to get a big-picture view of the Defense Logistics Agency’s worldwide mission, according to a new video on major subordinate command employees serving four-month rotations on the ASOC team.
DLA to raise awareness of insider threats, security through September
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — During September, the Defense Logistics Agency joins other federal agencies in raising employees’ awareness of violence and cyberattacks from their co-workers as part of Insider Threat Awareness Month, which also focuses on security this year.
Sept. 1, 2020
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, DLA Energy Middle East bids Cruz farewell
MACDILL AFB, FL — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM and DLA Energy Middle East bids farewell to Edwin J. Cruz during a retirement ceremony July 31 at MacDill AFB. Cruz retired after 34 years of federal service.
September is National Preparedness Month
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month, an annual outreach program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that educates and empowers Americans to prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters like flooding, active shooter incidents and terrorist attacks.
Aug. 31, 2020
Former IT system integrated logistics functions, improved DLA's project management
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA launched the Standard Automated Materiel Management System in 1971 to integrate common logistics functions across multiple supply chains. Though it was replaced in the 2000s, SAMMS increased effectiveness and forced DLA to improve its project management.
Aug. 27, 2020
Call center agents, warehouse workers rush equipment orders for firefighters
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Call center agents and warehouse workers at the Defense Logistics Agency are working 24/7 to connect firefighters with emergency supplies needed to put out wildfires sprawling across millions of acres in California, Arizona, Colorado, Montana and other states.