DLA CENTCOM and SOCOM News

DLA Troop Support flag room embroider Nereida Rivera, left, stitches a vice presidential flag alongside a Betsy Ross interpreter during a museum exhibit opening at the Betsy Ross House Feb. 17 in Philadelphia. Rivera is one of 16 DLA embroiders featured in “Historic Threads: 250 Years of Flag Making in Philadelphia,” which highlights the city’s centuries-long tradition of flag making.

Feb. 23, 2017

‘Flag ladies’ continue Betsy Ross legacy as museum-worthy Philadelphia flag-makers

PHILADELPHIA — Embroiderers at DLA Troop Support continue the flag-making legacy of Betsy Ross and the many needle workers who preceded them. The "flag ladies" are featured in the Betsy Ross House’s newest exhibit “Historic Threads: 250 Years of Flag Making in Philadelphia.”

Army Staff Sgt. Jenna Vaughn, 1st Theater Sustainment Command’s Iraq Train and Equip Funding noncommissioned officer, inspects bulldozers received for ITEF July 12, 2016 in Southwest Asia. Armored bulldozers such as these were provided through DLA Troop Support’s Heavy Equipment Procurement Program and will allow Iraqi combat engineers to more effectively clear convoy routes of roadside bombs and other threats in the ongoing fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Feb. 22, 2017

C&E sends heavy equipment to support Iraq, counter ISIL

PHILADELPHIA — Armored bulldozers and track loaders provided by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are playing a role in protecting Iraq from the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

DLA senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Major Charles Tobin (standing right) and Sgt. First Class Yadriana Kavitz from DLA’s Joint Logistics Operations Center present a DLA overview to senior enlisted soldiers from the Combined Arms Support Command in Fort Lee, Virginia, Feb. 16.

Feb. 21, 2017

DLA command sergeant major shares DLA story with CASCOM enlisted leaders

DLA's senior enlisted leader shared career insights and leadership lessons with senior enlisted personnel at the Combined Arms Support Command in Fort Lee, Virginia, Feb. 16.

The Defense Logistics Agency didn’t exist during Washington’s or Lincoln’s presidency, but history shows DLA’s services would have been invaluable to both leaders.

Feb. 17, 2017

Presidents Day: Lessons in logistics from Washington and Lincoln

As the Defense Logistics Agency celebrates Presidents Day, it’s worth a look at the logistics difficulties Washington and Lincoln endured as they led the nation to victory in wartime without the benefit of DLA.

Robert Brandt at the hospital, receiving chemotherapy.

Feb. 16, 2017

DLA employee opens up about battling cancer

An employee of DLA Information Operations discusses his recent battle with cancer and how his family, friends, and DLA coworkers helped him in the fight.

Army Capt. Demetrius Walton, DLA’s deputy command chaplain, kneels in prayer in the McNamara Headquarters Complex’s newly renovated prayer and meditation room. Above him is an LED light box that depicts a stained glass window from the Defense Distribution Susquehanna Chapel, which was built in 1941 and is one of the Defense Department’s oldest chapels.

Feb. 15, 2017

Prayer, meditation room gives HQC employees calm atmosphere to practice spirituality

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A quiet, serene spot for prayer and reflection is just steps away for McNamara Headquarters Complex employees.

The Department of Homeland Security recently updated its lists of states that are compliant, noncompliant, or under extensions for making the ID they issue conform to the Real ID Act.

Feb. 14, 2017

Deadline for ‘Real ID’-compliant driver’s license extended to June for some states

If you have family members whose only ID is issued by one of an expanded list of non-compliant states or territories, they will not be able to use that ID for unescorted access to Department of Defense or other federal facilities after June 6, following an extension of the deadline by the Department of Homeland Security.

Air Force Individual Mobilization Augmentees with the DLA Joint Reserve Force staff at the IMA All-Call event Feb. 3, 2017.

Feb. 10, 2017

DLA Hosts Air Force Individual Mobilization Augmentees

The DLA Joint Reserve Force hosted 45 Air Force Individual Mobilization Augmentees for a weekend of training, networking and team building at DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 3-5.

Curtis Rumbaugh, branch chief of Voluntary Campaigns for the Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services, discusses changes to the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign during a DLA CFC awards ceremony in the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 9.

Feb. 10, 2017

DLA celebrates exceeding CFC goal at awards ceremony

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Workers and contributors to the Defense Logistics Agency’s 2016 Combined Federal Campaign celebrated surpassing the organization’s donation goal during an awards ceremony in the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 9.

A DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia forklift is buried under the wreckage of a rail head ramp. The entire base received major damage from the category five hurricane that touched down on Jan. 22.

Feb. 6, 2017

DLA Distribution teams help site five states away rebuild from tornado

ALBANY, Georgia — After a severe tornado ravaged Albany, Georgia, teams from DLA Distribution arrived to provide services, supplies and expertise — helping the local DLA distribution center get up and running in less than two weeks.

Capt. Joe Beale, a systems automation officer assigned to the 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion and deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, cheers as the Seattle Seahawks score a touchdown during Super Bowl XLVIII, Feb. 2, 2014. DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain helped ensure service members enjoy traditional fare for this year’s big game.

Feb. 2, 2017

DLA serves Super Bowl fare to service members overseas

PHILADELPHIA — As millions of Americans munch on game-day fare while watching the Super Bowl this Sunday, so will service members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, thanks to DLA Troop Support.

Small Tribes of Western Washington’s David Gibson helps Titiana Burks
collect her food order at the STOWW distribution center in Lakewood.

Feb. 1, 2017

Shared Harvest

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — With DLA’s help, a USDA program helps residents of American Indian reservations get the produce they need.

Business analyst Jarvis Beaver uses expressive body language to teach agency students American Sign Language.

Feb. 1, 2017

Transcending the Spoken Word

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — An increasing number of the DLA population uses American Sign Language to communicate. Now, the agency is providing ways to educate employees in ASL.

The building, designed by Clark Nexsen, features extensive use of natural lighting. Other environmentally friendly features include energy efficient lighting and equipment with motion and occupancy sensors, rainwater harvesting, extensive use of recycled and local materials, green roofs, photovoltaic panels on the roof, maximized solar orientation, and increased levels of insulation.

Feb. 1, 2017

Grand, Green Opening

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A new state-of-the-art headquarters building for DLA Distribution replaces decades-old buildings designed for a different purpose.

Joe Yoswa, director, DLA Public Affairs.

Feb. 1, 2017

A Conversation with … Joe Yoswa

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The director of DLA Public Affairs talks about how the written word helps DLA promote its values and build reputations.

OPSEC is a systematic, proven process to identify, control and protect generally sensitive but unclassified information about a mission, operation or activity, and thus, denying or mitigating an adversary's ability to compromise or interrupt that mission, operation or activity.

Feb. 1, 2017

Protecting Critical Information

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — “Our warfighters protect our security – are you protecting theirs?” reads a poster displayed at DLA headquarters. Protecting critical information is everyone’s responsibility.

Defense Supply Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Andrew McNamara visits the DSA offices in Battle Creek, Michigan, for the dedication of the Defense Logistics Services Center in February 1963.

Feb. 1, 2017

History of the Federal Catalog System

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s Logistics Information Services is responsible for the management and operation of the Federal Logistics Information System, incorporating data requirements for cataloging, supply and other logistics support for the Department of Defense, civil government agencies and participating NATO countries.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Larry Lyons (blue helmet) serves at DLA Energy Pacific at Okinawa, Japan, as an operations and plans officer for bulk fuel receipt, storage, and inventory management and distribution. Part of his responsibilities are to help administer a six-month augmentee program where DLA Energy Pacific at Okinawa gives fuel Marines a chance to learn pipeline, lab, tanks, bunkering and tank gauging operations.

Feb. 1, 2017

DLA Warrant Officers

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s warrant officers are small in number, but their impact is felt throughout the enterprise. They play a critical role in providing support to commanders, service members and DLA customers.

Feb. 1, 2017

DLA NewsWire

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — News from across the agency is highlighted through DLA Newswire.

Feb. 1, 2017

I am DLA

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Highlighting Laurie Darrisaw, An equal employment opportunity specialist and training coordinator in the DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity Office at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

From left: Robert Work, deputy secretary of defense; Kathy Rhem, DLA HR communications manager; Brad Bunn, director of DLA HR; Rosie Allen-Herring, president/CEO, United Way National Capital Area; Michael Rhodes, director of administration, DoD Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Jan. 26, 2017, the Pentagon.

Jan. 31, 2017

Pentagon gives DLA awards for CFC efforts

The Defense Logistics Agency was honored at a Pentagon ceremony Jan. 26, for exceeding its 2016 Combined Federal Campaign goal. DLA also won the award for Best Overall Communications Program for medium-sized organizations.

Walkers and runners do warmup exercises before the Frosty Bear walk-run, Jan. 25 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 25, 2017

Frosty Bear run frost-free but fun

At a resiliency-building winter walk-run 5K on Jan. 25, DLA employees made a strong showing among a record turnout of participants.

Scholarships of $1,500-$2,500 will be awarded.

Jan. 20, 2017

Scholarships available for family members of DLA employees

A nonprofit foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Defense Acquisition Career Manager Robert Daugherty presents DLA’s Joy Mullori the inaugural DACM Chairman’s Award, Jan. 10, 2017, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 18, 2017

DLA employees honored with DACM Awards for service to '4th Estate'

Two Defense Logistics Agency employees stood out as the only individuals to be honored at a ceremony recognizing the achievements of Department of Defense organizations not part of the military services — otherwise known as the 4th Estate — in the training and management of DoD acquisition personnel.

Joshua Jameson, Reusable Transfer and Disposal Technician with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, separates turned-in government property Jan. 4 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. DLA Disposition Services at Hill AFB is the central collection point of unwanted or no longer needed government property. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Jan. 12, 2017

DLA debunks ‘mystery’ behind turning in excess government property

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — For some, the process of turning in old, unused or excess government property is as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle or the Lost City of Atlantis, but it doesn't need to be.