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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 Darrell Williams rescinded a March 2017 change that separated DLA Installation Management and Installation Operations into distinct entities.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.
Aug. 6, 2018
New DLA Pacific commander holds first town hall
In front of a packed crowd, DLA Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella held her first Town Hall for DLA Pacific organizations Aug. 2.
Aug. 1, 2018
Logistics on location, everywhere you go
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency partners with military and civilian organizations around the world to sustain operations with critical supplies during war and peacetime. Below are summaries of videos demonstrating how DLA provided outstanding logistics support during two recent European exercises.
July 31, 2018
New DLA award to recognize current, former trailblazers
The new Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara Icon Award has been created to annually recognize one current or former Defense Logistics Agency employee, civilian or military, whose leadership or achievements had a measurable and enduring effect on the agency’s operations, customer support or culture.
Inaugural summit spurs transparency, targets readiness
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency leaders met with internal and external partners at the first Service Readiness Demand Planning Summit at the agency’s headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 12-13.
July 30, 2018
Senior leaders preview new combined SAPR/EEO training
Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders participated in the agency’s first combined sexual assault and sexual harassment training July 27. The in-person training was the first to combine these similar but distinct annual training requirements for supervisors.
New command chaplain to focus on spiritual resiliency, religious-supply support to DoD
Army Col. Bob Wichman has been a chaplain for 25 years, meeting the spiritual needs of soldiers in battalions, brigades, hospitals and even a military prison. His diverse background has prepared him for his new role overseeing religious-supply support to all Department of Defense chaplains.
July 26, 2018
Perna led new approaches to warfighter support
In his time as commander of DLA Troop Support, Army Gen. Gustave 'Gus' Perna led innovations in how the agency gets critical supplies to warfighters on the front lines--among the achievements earning him a place in the 2018 DLA Hall of Fame.
July 25, 2018
Larry Glasco: Customer relationship pioneer
Understand the customer’s needs in advance, then make sure the agency is positioned to support them. This sentiment is at the core of Larry Glasco’s work and is the driving force behind his place in the Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.
July 24, 2018
Gaskill gives credit to guiding forces, work ethic
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Gaskill invested heart and soul into Army life--and into DLA as its deputy director. As a mentor and teacher, Gaskill continues to inspire countless others toward careers in the armed services. DLA honors him as one of its class of 2018 Hall of Fame inductees.
July 23, 2018
Davis makes the grade, earns Hall of Fame induction
Donna Davis, long regarded as a jack of all trades and tenacious leader, now joins the ranks as one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2018 Hall of Fame inductees.
July 19, 2018
DLA director spurs audit advancement team
Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams thanked and encouraged members of the Audit Advancement Team responsible for day-to-day delivery of audit goals for the agency at DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 16.
Six DLA employees complete Harvard’s Senior Executive Fellows Program
Five Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters employees and one from DLA Distribution recently completed the Senior Executive Fellows Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
July 16, 2018
July/August Loglines now available
The July/August edition of Loglines, the Defense Logistics Agency’s flagship magazine, is now available online and in print at some DLA locations.
DLA upgrades LMS, reaps cloud benefits
DLA recently upgraded its training application and moved it into the commercial cloud.
July 12, 2018
Secretary urges caution in sharing personal info online
Employees throughout the Department of Defense should be vigilant in protecting their personal information online, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis urged the workforce in a recent memorandum.
DLA Dashboard to improve readiness by giving near real-time view of service metrics, supply shortfalls
A new tool uses technology to provide in-depth data to the military services and other DLA customers.
DLA sites use technology to fine-tune security, emergency response and facilities analysis
DLA sites use technology to fine-tune security, emergency response and facilities analysis.
July 11, 2018
A look at DLA’s direct support to nuclear missile programs one year later
DLA’s direct support to nuclear missile programs — one year later.
July 10, 2018
Puerto Rico power grid reenergizes with DLA-provided materials
DLA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers play a key role providing materials for the rebuilding of the power grid in Puerto Rico.