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Oct. 26, 2018
I am DLA
As the forward logistics specialist for DLA Troop Support in the Singapore area of responsibility, I provide contracting and acquisition logistics support to the military services, civilian agencies and other customers in the Indo-Pacific region.
Oct. 24, 2018
DLA continues strengthening industry ties
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams once again hosted several private-sector leaders at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Oct. 18 to discuss how DLA can enhance current relationships with industry associations.
Where data is stored really matters
Starting with DoD’s Data Center Optimization Initiative released in 2012, DLA came up with a reduction plan heavily reliant on application rationalization and use of milCloud and commercial offerings.
Oct. 23, 2018
DLA employees ‘show some love’ during 2018 CFC kickoff
The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign season Oct. 22 with a goal to raise $300,000 to support causes ranging from cancer research to homeless veterans.
Oct. 19, 2018
Culture/Climate Survey results show positive trend for DLA
The results for the 2018 DLA Culture and Climate Survey are in, and they show overall favorable trends for the agency.
Oct. 16, 2018
Agency software consolidation, cloud migration save costs, boost warfighter support
The effort to update, consolidate and standardize software across the Defense Logistics Agency, known as “application rationalization,” is helping the agency improve cybersecurity, lower costs and streamline its operating environments.
Oct. 15, 2018
Navy birthday celebration unites leaders, shipmates
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant organizations celebrated the Navy's 243rd birthday Oct. 11.
Oct. 12, 2018
Liehr named DLA Employee of Quarter
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Jeremy Liehr, a materials examiner and identifier for the DLA Disposition Services at Lewis site, was recently named one of three Defense Logistics Agency Employees of the Quarter.
Visit to site of key World War I victory prompts reflection, appreciation
Nov. 11, 2018, marks not only Veterans Day but also the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Members of the DLA Europe and Africa Enterprise team recently visited the sites of the St. Mihiel Offensive — a key moment in the history of Europe and of the U.S. Army.
Oct. 11, 2018
DLA employee volunteers time to track, observe dangerous elements
Outside his work hours, a Defense Logistics Agency employee at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, volunteers in an activity that puts him in danger to provide valuable information to help his fellow Americans.
Oct. 10, 2018
DLA wins Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup
After years of advancing in the rankings, this year the Defense Logistics Agency beat the competition to win the Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup for the first time. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams congratulated the team from across the agency in an Oct. 4 ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Oct. 9, 2018
DLA seeks defense industry’s support in research, development efforts
Defense industry representatives got a detailed review of innovation efforts underway at the Defense Logistics Agency during DLA’s Research and Development Industry Day Oct. 3 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Read latest on logistics R&D in The Innovator
The September-October issue of The Innovator is now available. The Innovator is electronically published bimonthly with articles and information for employees on DLA Research and Development projects, updates and upcoming events and activities.
Oct. 5, 2018
Prevent fire at home with three steps: look, listen, learn
The week of Oct. 7 is Fire Prevention Week, which aims to educate people on three basic but essential steps to reduce the likelihood of fire –– and how to escape safely in the event of one.
Oct. 4, 2018
Annual DoD award honors DLA’s commitment to individuals with disabilities
The Defense Logistics Agency is the Department of Defense’s best mid-sized component among employers of individuals with disabilities for 2018.
Oct. 3, 2018
DLA upgrades LMS, reaps cloud benefits
In a significant step forward, the Defense Logistics Agency recently upgraded its training delivery application and moved it into a commercial cloud environment.
Oct. 2, 2018
Workforce must follow rules set by Hatch Act
As local, state and federal elections approach, employees must be aware of the law restricting political expression in the federal workplace, during duty hours, or on federal property at any time. All civilian employees of DLA are required to abide by the Hatch Act of 1939.
Oct. 1, 2018
New DLA mapping process saves money, time while improving support
DLA Information Operations must provide a copy of each of its 165,000-plus maps, charts and other products to the Library of Congress. A DLA team, working with the LOC and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, developed a new way to do so that will save taxpayers about $800,000 in the next five years, while making these products more accessible.
Sept. 27, 2018
Analysis center experts share ‘insider’ information on threats
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — As part of National Preparedness Month, the Defense Logistics Agency hosted Department of Defense Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center Deputy Director Delice Bernhard and Senior Behavioral Advisor Robert Gallagher to speak to employees about the critical path to insider threat risk, Sept. 18 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Records overhaul helps agency comply with Archives standards
DLA Installation Operations personnel in San Joaquin, California, recently organized and preserved what had been 350 boxes of improperly stored records, to ensure compliance with requirements and continued availability of the information in the documents.
Sept. 26, 2018
Reform, new budget to increase demand for DLA supplies, services
Defense reform and a new annual defense budget of $719 billion will mean more, not less, work for the Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams told the workforce during a DLA Headquarters Town Hall Sept. 24.
Sept. 25, 2018
First-ever DLA Industry Day helps agency promote key SECDEF priorities
DLA's inaugural DLA Industry Day Sept. 19 took concrete steps to push the agency and its industry partners to make greater strides in promoting the key priorities set by the secretary of defense: improved readiness, strengthened partnerships and better business practices.
Sept. 24, 2018
Beware of phishing attempts in guise of disaster aid requests, officials urge
As the North and South Carolina coasts recover from damage caused by Hurricane Florence, local and national relief organizations will be soliciting donations from the public to help rebuild. Unfortunately, with an increase in legitimate solicitations come attempts by nefarious individuals and groups asking for money.
Sept. 20, 2018
Agency hosts industry leaders in quest to meet rising demand via closer collaboration
Senior leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency hosted more than 200 defense-industry counterparts in the first-ever DLA Industry Day Sept. 19 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
‘You Are Not Forgotten’: Sept. 21 is National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day
Each year on the third Friday in September, Americans honor the men and women who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action. And as this day approaches, we begin to see displayed the symbol of the nation’s respect for those individuals.