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Sept. 19, 2018
DLA sends critical supplies to recovery teams, victims after Florence
First responders assessing damage wrought by Hurricane Florence and military officials resuming operations after days of installation closures have access to fuel, generators and other critical supplies pre-positioned at federal staging bases by the Defense Logistics Agency.
Sept. 17, 2018
Procurement assistance centers to celebrate contracting success, build awareness of free services
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers scattered across the nation will celebrate the success of small businesses that have used PTAC services to gain government contracts in support of the Department of Defense’s worldwide mission during the first National PTAC Day Sept. 26.
Sept. 13, 2018
DLA pre-positions critical supplies for first responders following Hurricane Florence’s tracks
As Hurricane Florence threatens to devastate the Carolina coast, the Defense Logistics Agency is pre-positioning necessities like water and fuel for first responders who’ll assist those in the storm’s tracks.
Air Force marks 71st birthday with themes of trust, commitment
Flying blades, a brass band and remarks from a three-star Air Force deputy chief of staff marked the 71st birthday of the Air Force at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 12.
Sept. 12, 2018
Agency plans preparedness events
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — September is National Preparedness Month. Across the enterprise, the Defense Logistics Agency has several activities planned to raise employee awareness and encourage vigilance.
First American to escape al-Qaida shares story of captivity
Matthew Schrier, the first Westerner to escape from al-Qaida captivity, shared his story of imprisonment and shed light on the behavioral tendencies of Islamic extremists during a 9/11 remembrance event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 11.
Sept. 11, 2018
Exercise tests first responders, HQC workforce in reacting to shooter, bomber
A Sept. 6 exercise at the McNamara Headquarters Complex tested the readiness of first responders, along with the workforce of DLA and other HQC agencies, as they responded to a mock event involving about 100 volunteer actors, police officers and others.
Sept. 10, 2018
First American to escape al-Qaida captivity to speak at HQC’s 9/11 observance
The first American to escape al-Qaida captivity will share the story of his capture, torture and escape during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 11 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium.
Sept. 1, 2018
Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown ceases fuel operations
The departure of the final barge of jet fuel marked the end of an era for the historic Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown, Virginia, June 6.
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David Kless, DLA executive director for operations, discusses the agency’s increasing global mission supporting the military services and other federal agencies
DLA’s executive director for operations discusses the agency’s increasing global mission supporting the military services and other federal agencies.
Aug. 30, 2018
DLA Pacific preparation, team response critical as hurricane struck
The island chain of Hawaii is only rarely in the path of a hurricane — but personnel from Defense Logistics Agency Pacific were well prepared when the outer bands of Hurricane Lane began to dump torrential rains on the state in late August, according to managers from DLA Pacific and DLA Headquarters.
Aug. 29, 2018
DLA Distribution Europe Commander recognizes local German firefighters
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Firefighters from Lingenfeld and Germersheim fire departments were recognized with special coins and certificates of appreciation by the U.S. Army Aug. 21 for their recent emergency response efforts to a fire last month at Germersheim Army Depot.
Aug. 28, 2018
DLA strengthens the nation’s nuclear enterprise by safeguarding nuclear-weapons-related material that enters the agency’s doors
DLA strengthens the nation’s nuclear enterprise by safeguarding nuclear-weapons-related material that enters the agency’s doors.
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM ensures warfighter support to those with the toughest missions
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM ensures warfighter support to those with the toughest missions.
Warfighters deployed for Saber Strike 2018 get easier access to supplies with DLA’s forward presence
Warfighters deployed for Saber Strike 2018 get easier access to supplies with DLA’s forward presence.
DLA Aviation Support to the Unsung Workhorse Aircraft
DLA Aviation supports mission-critical workhorse aircraft.
DLA Finance is helping the agency make sure all inventory is audit-ready.
DLA NewsWire
News highlights from across the agency.
Aug. 15, 2018
Employees required to abide by Hatch Act
With the election season now in full swing, it’s important that DLA employees be aware of rules that apply to them under the provisions of the Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 7323, which limits political activities of all federal employees.
Aug. 14, 2018
DLA General Counsel Coyne retires after 38 years with DoD
DLA General Counsel James M. Coyne retired after a 38-year career with the Department of Defense in a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Aug. 10.
Aug. 13, 2018
DLA optimizes installation management
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In early summer 2018, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams rescinded a March 2017 change that separated DLA Installation Management and Installation Operations into distinct entities. The decision to “re-merge” the two offices to maintain the synergy, effectiveness and efficiency of having one Installation Management organization became effective August 6.
Aug. 10, 2018
DLA working group names areas for potential use of artificial intel to boost efficiency
A team from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Analytics Center of Excellence at a recent workshop identified more than two dozen DLA processes to which artificial intelligence and machine learning could someday bring greater efficiency and lower risk — in line with goals set in the DLA Strategic Plan.
Newsletter offers latest DLA R&D news
The July-August issue of The Innovator newsletter is now available, with articles and information on DLA Research and Development projects, updates and upcoming events and activities.
Aug. 8, 2018
New policy prohibits DoD employees from using GPS services in operational areas
Employees are now barred from using geolocation features on personal and government-issued devices in operational areas including deployed locations and sensitive bases, according to a new Department of Defense policy.