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Dec. 18, 2019
New DLA Joint Reserve Force leader to keep focus on readiness
FORT BELVOIR — New DLA Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase describes his background and challenges for the agency's reservists.
Dec. 13, 2019
Employee Assistance Program offers tips to reduce holiday stress
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — It's the time of year many Defense Logistics Agency employees’ thoughts turn to shopping, traveling and spending time with family members. But during the holiday season, stress levels can rise with parties and gift-giving. DLA’s Employee Assistance Program provider suggests ways to maintain realistic expectations and reduce anxiety.
Dec. 10, 2019
DLA employees, teams honored during annual awards ceremony
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency held its 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 6 to honor team and individual achievements throughout the year.
Dec. 6, 2019
McNamara Headquarters Complex employees celebrate holiday traditions
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees united to celebrate holiday traditions including the annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday social Dec. 5.
DLA leaders highlight research, development efforts at Defense Manufacturing Conference
Phoenix, Arizona — Leaders from government, industry and academia met in Arizona this week for the four-day Defense Manufacturing Conference, based on the theme “Defense Manufacturing Focused on Warfighter Dominance.”
Dec. 5, 2019
ASOC Futures Branch chief predicts greater agency role in force sustainment
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Rick Iwanski heads up a small branch in the Defense Logistics Agency’s Agency Synchronization Operations Center and works to strengthen relationships with the Joint Chiefs of Staff to support warfighters’ future supply and sustainment needs.
Dec. 3, 2019
Deadline for Real ID compliance 10 months away
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, every airline passenger must present a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the United States.
Nov. 29, 2019
Employee assistance program offers easy access to mental health counseling, financial services
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Human Resources officials hope changes to the agency-funded Employee Assistance Program will encourage increased use of the confidential resource available to DLA employees and their family members. EAP offers services to employees dealing with mental health, financial and legal, and other issues that may impact work productivity.
Nov. 27, 2019
Safety officials recommend tips for avoiding holiday-related hazards
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Traveling, decorating, cooking and giving are all part of the holiday season, and taking basic precautions will help keep family and friends safe and injury-free.
Nov. 26, 2019
Contract specialist hones market research skills in acquisition program
Alpharetta, Georgia — As a participant in the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program, Contract Specialist Nicole Lawrence appreciates the expertise she's gained performing market research with UPS's customer solutions group.
Nov. 25, 2019
Army, DLA officials strengthen collaboration
Arlington, Virginia — DLA and Army officials discussed major weapons systems support and increased material availability and other Army-related topics during Army/DLA Day Nov. 22 at the Pentagon.
Nov. 20, 2019
DLA director checks in with Shadow Program alumni
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Shadow Program was established in September 2018 to offer high-performing employees the opportunity to follow and observe the DLA Director's activities over a three-day period.
Nov. 18, 2019
DLA to host holiday-themed events at McNamara Headquarters Complex
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA helps kick off the holiday season with several events including the annual door decorating contest, open house and tree lighting ceremony.
Nov. 14, 2019
DLA standardizing interagency buy, sell processes with G-Invoicing
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA is ahead of other defense agencies in implementing mandatory changes to the way federal organizations buy and sell goods or services to one another, a Defense Department official told managers of DLA’s intragovernmental support agreements.
Nov. 13, 2019
DLA: A lot going on below the surface
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Most people know the Defense Logistics Agency supports the nation’s warfighters with almost everything they need to execute their missions. What they may not know is that DLA performs about 90 unique roles and missions that go beyond what most would expect of the agency.
Nov. 12, 2019
DLA, industry share innovation, ideas
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA and industry research and development professionals gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to share innovative ideas during the annual DLA R&D Industry Day Nov. 7.
Nov. 8, 2019
Veterans Day: Thank those who served, still serving
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living and dead – but is mainly a time to thank those still alive for their sacrifices.
Nov. 7, 2019
DLA Director: New Agency Synchronization Operations Center now DLA’s ‘nerve center’
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s new Agency Synchronization Operations Center fuses mission readiness and business operations to better operationalize and integrate the agency’s support to warfighters and federal partners.
Air Force, DLA strengthen collaborative efforts
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force officials gathered for the annual Air Force/DLA Day Nov. 6 to discuss mutual readiness goals.
Nov. 6, 2019
Marines celebrate 244 years of persistence
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Arthur Pasagian, commander, Marine Corps Systems Command reminded McNamara Headquarters Complex employees to recall the dedication of Marines past and present during the Marine Corps' 244th birthday celebration Nov. 5.
Nov. 5, 2019
IT analyst learns software development, best practices at Microsoft
Redmond, Washington — Information Technology Project Analyst Rick Boesen appreciates taking on more leadership roles and learning from industry partners at Microsoft through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.
Nov. 4, 2019
Navy, DLA officials discuss readiness, new Agency Synchronization Operations Center
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy and DLA leaders discussed cost transparency, material availability, forward stock positioning and DLA's ASOC mission during Navy/DLA Day.
Nov. 1, 2019
USACE, DLA discuss mutual goals, connectivity
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Discussions during the Oct. 31 USACE/DLA Partnership Day underscored the two organizations' overlapping missions and future customer support goals.
DLA’s first chief data officer named DoD government executive of the year
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — After more than 33 years of government service, all with the Defense Logistics Agency, Teresa W. Smith continues to thank her parents, family and mentors for instilling in her the importance of public service, something she believes led to her recognition as the Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year.
Runners, walkers brave inclement weather for Halloween 5K
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees participated in the HQC annual Monster Dash 5K Oct. 31 despite the threat of severe weather conditions.