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July 7, 2017
Williams hosts first town hall as DLA director
In his first Town Hall as Defense Logistics Agency director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams took time to show DLA Headquarters employees a personal side of himself as well as share his strategic goals.
July 6, 2017
DLA director hosts DLA Aviation change of command
Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center to capacity June 28 during the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Change of Command ceremony to bid farewell to Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day and welcome Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry as the next commander.
The role of a noncommissioned officer in a joint forces environment
DLA's senior enlisted leader discusses how he adapted to his unique role in a defense agency made up primarily of civilian employees, reflects on the rewards of serving in a joint environment and offers insights for current and future senior NCOs.
Deputy command chaplain broadens religious support to DLA reservists, HQC employees
DLA's deputy command chaplain says his work, whether with a group of service members on the firing range or a sole employee in the halls of the agency headquarters, boils down to one thing.
New consolidated DoD HAZMAT website saves time and money
Military and NASA customers looking for hazardous material information now have access to a new consolidated defense resource for environmental, occupational, safety and health missions.
July 5, 2017
July/August Loglines now available
Tornado relief, the use of ancient skills to make high-tech parts and much more: You can read about them all in the latest issue of Loglines.
Employee contest yields ideas, projects to improve IT service
DLA employees recently competed in a contest to develop and present ideas for improving information-technology services in the agency, resulting in nine ongoing pilot projects.
July 3, 2017
Commentary: Modern American Independence
The author reflects on what might be unspoken sources of greater meaning for Americans on Independence Day, beyond a fitting celebration of victory in the Revolutionary War.
July 1, 2017
Ready ‘Round the Clock
Fort Belvoir, VA — Natural disasters, outbreaks of disease and large human migrations are all supported by DLA through teams of volunteers who stand ready to deploy around the world.
Twister Assist
Fort Belvoir, VA — After a severe tornado, information technology teams helped to get Defense Logistics Agency Distribution colleagues up and running in less than two weeks.
Providing in Parallel
Two DLA Distribution centers helped move real-world materiel in support of an exercise in South Korea.
Anvils and Aircraft
DLA Aviation employees learned firsthand how two companies make aircraft parts for DLA through casting and forging.
A Conversation with ... Cathy Contreras
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s acquisition executive talks about her new role and items critical to acquisition success
Clean Break
DLA Energy is helping save money while protecting a sensitive habitat in California.
Chow Trucks
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is partnering with the Army to help bring its food service into the 21st century with a pilot food truck program.
DLA NewsWire
DLA news from across the agency.
I am DLA
I am DLA: Highlighting James Secrist, a DLA Land and Maritime small business specialist.
June 30, 2017
McNamara HQC Family Day provides time for fun and family
Sunshine, cooler-than-average temperatures and a plethora of activities and games provided a picture perfect backdrop for thousands of employees to connect with family members and each other during the 2017 McNamara Headquarters Complex Family Day.
June 27, 2017
Stand up for those with PTSD, yourself included
At least half of all Americans will experience a trauma at some point in their lives, which can lead to PTSD. But treatment and counseling are widely available and often free of charge.
June 22, 2017
DLA Modern Desktop effort wins AFCEA distinguished award
DLA Information Operations was recently honored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association for its implementation of the Modern Desktop.
June 21, 2017
Employees, contractors must now report all foreign travel, other activities
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A newly updated directive requires Executive Branch employees and contractors with access to any classified information or who hold sensitive positions to report more types of activities and foreign contact than before.
June 16, 2017
Williams assumes responsibility as DLA director
Army Maj. Gen. (Promotable) Darrell Williams was promoted to lieutenant general and became the 19th director of the Defense Logistics Agency June 16 in a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
June 14, 2017
Employees gather for joint celebration of Army birthday
McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant agencies celebrated the Army’s 242nd birthday June 13 in the HQC auditorium. This year’s theme, “Over There,” harks back to another commemoration – the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I.
June 12, 2017
Army Corps of Engineers takes LEAP with DLA’s MRO program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District cut its procurement time 50 percent by using DLA Troop Support's Maintenance, Repair and Operations program.
June 9, 2017
DLA helps educate Omani vendors on DoD contracting processes, opportunities
The Defense Logistics Agency joined the U.S. Embassy in Oman, U.S. Central Command and 40 Omani company representatives in the sultanate’s first ever defense-contracting workshop May 14-15 in the capital city of Muscat.