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April 29, 2019
PrepareAthon! encourages Americans to plan before disaster strikes
America’s PrepareAthon! is a nationwide campaign held April 30 to increase community emergency preparedness through hazard-specific group discussions, drills and exercises.
April 26, 2019
McNamara Headquarters Complex hosts day of fun, education for parents, children
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Parents and children participated in the McNamara Headquarters Complex annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event April 25.
April 25, 2019
DLA Director: Agency contributions to warfighter readiness rising
Increases in material availability for the services and a call from the Department of Defense to take on warehousing and disposal of parts for the F-35 Lightning II are achievements Defense Logistics Agency employees can take pride in, the DLA director said April 24 in a Global Town Hall.
April 24, 2019
McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrates Earth Day, raises environmental awareness
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrates Earth Day 2019 by educating the McNamara Headquarters Complex about environmental awareness and stewardship.
April 23, 2019
DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office promotes National Denim Day
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Since 1999, Denim Day has become an annual movement and wearing jeans an international symbol of protest against harmful myths and attitudes regarding sexual assault.
DLA leaders discuss cybersecurity, supplier survey with industry associations
Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams and his senior staff met with industry association leaders April 18 to discuss topics including cybersecurity in acquisition processes and feedback from the recent DLA Supplier Survey.
April 22, 2019
Johnson retires after 32 years
Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson, grandson of DLA founder Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara, retires April 26 with 32 years of service and almost two years as director of DLA Logistics Operations.
April 18, 2019
Holocaust survivor shares childhood story with HQC employees
Louise Lawrence-Israëls shares the painful memory of her childhood during the Holocaust.
April 17, 2019
DLA Strategic Plan amended, available online
The Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Plan has been amended to include the addition of three objectives under the Warfighter Support line of effort and one under Always Accountable, as well as two new categories: Cross-Cutting Efforts and Critical Capabilities.
April 16, 2019
Eliminating sexual harassment, assault a key goal director says at 5K run
Headquarters McNamara Complex employees gathered on one of the first warm afternoons of spring 2019 for a 5K run held to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
April 12, 2019
April 15 is Tax Day
April 15 is Tax Day, the deadline for submitting federal income tax returns to the federal government.
April 11, 2019
CFC manager finds challenges, joy in campaign oversight
Anita Eggleston of DLA Information Operations describes her experience as the campaign manager for the agency's 2018 Combined Federal Campaign in the National Capital Area.
April 10, 2019
HQC employees celebrate fitness achievements
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Three teams of McNamara Headquarters employees reaped the rewards of completing the annual Winter Warrior Fitness and Nutrition Challenge, a Morale, Welfare and Recreation program that helps employees achieve health and fitness benchmarks.
April 9, 2019
Volunteers needed for 6-month deployments to Djibouti, Poland
The Defense Logistics Agency Mission Support Branch needs volunteers for six-month deployments with a DLA Support Team in Djibouti and a DLA Liaison Team in Poland.
Teal ribbons a sign of support for sexual assault survivors
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office encourages employees to wear teal on Tuesdays in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
April 8, 2019
Director’s shadow program provides illumination, inspiration
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Associate General Counsel Eura Cherry recently gained a unique perspective by shadowing DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams.
April 5, 2019
DLA Indo-Pacific raises over $18,000 in 2018 CFC
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii — In a March 27 award ceremony, 94,000 civilians and military members were honored for raising more than $1.8 million in pledges during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign.
Annual Inventory Program, refined focus on metrics to improve DLA Distribution auditability
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is implementing new processes to improve overall financial reporting and customer support.
April 4, 2019
DLA innovator honored for integrating robotics into agency processes
John Lockwood of DLA Information Operations was selected for Federal Computer Week Magazine’s Federal 100 Awards, presented each year to executives in government, industry and academia who had the greatest impact on government information systems the previous year.
April 3, 2019
DLA Pacific now DLA Indo-Pacific
Defense Logistics Agency Pacific has been renamed DLA Indo-Pacific with the signing of DLA General Order No. 09-17.
April 2, 2019
DLA Distribution soldier named 2018 OSD Senior Enlisted Member of the Year
Army Master Sgt. Kahlil Warner, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of current operations at DLA Distribution, is the 2018 Senior Enlisted Member of the Year for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
March 27, 2019
Former DLA Disposition Services chief counsel returns as DLA General Counsel
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — New General Counsel Matthew Pausch returns to the Defense Logistics Agency after a 5-year absence.
March 25, 2019
DLA Joint Reserve Force leaders focus on integration during Annual Leadership Review
More than 90 DLA Joint Reserve Force members gathered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, for the Annual Leadership Review March 15-17.
Demand of textile items could rise, DLA director tells industry officials
In support of Department of Defense priorities to restore military readiness and strengthen partnerships, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams addressed about 100 textile industry executives at the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Textile Organizations in Washington, D.C., March 19.
DLA raises donations, number of participants in 2018 CFC
The Defense Logistics Agency won the Summit Award for raising its 2018 Combined Federal Campaign donations in the National Capital Area by 3 percent and the Participation Achievement Award for increasing the number of participants by 2 percent.