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Oct. 20, 2016
DLA Director promotes agency to military logistics professionals
Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch wants more military logisticians, especially those in the prime of their careers, to think of DLA as a desirable and career-enhancing place to serve, he told the audience at an Oct. 12 event.
If these walls could talk: Political paraphernalia under the Hatch Act
Not all communication is electronic. And not all political activity prohibited by the Hatch Act is written or spoken.
Oct. 18, 2016
Crime Prevention Month: Protect yourself
Staying alert, keeping a low profile and securing your property will help you avoid becoming a target for criminals, say security officials at DLA Installation Support.
Oct. 14, 2016
DLA Rapid Deployment Team leads agency in support for Haiti relief
A DLA Rapid Deployment Team and personnel from across the agency recently deployed to Haiti to provide a range of services, supplies, expertise and infrastructure as the agency assists in disaster relief following Hurricane Matthew.
Navy birthday celebrates ‘America’s Sailor’
Members of the Navy from organizations across the McNamara Headquarters Complex came together to celebrate 241 years of history during the Navy’s birthday ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 12.
Oct. 13, 2016
Domestic Violence Awareness Month a call to prevent, assist
One in four women and one in seven men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every October, National Domestic Awareness Month is observed to prevent domestic abuse and intimate-partner violence.
Oct. 12, 2016
Speaker shares advice for living with disability, working with disabled coworkers
A manager from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services shared her agency’s advice on what to do if you become disabled and offered tips for interacting courteously with people who have disabilities, in an Oct. 11 presentation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
DLA Energy provides fuel support to Hurricane Matthew relief
Defense Logistics Agency Energy is providing essential fuel support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to ongoing Hurricane Matthew relief operations in the United States and Haiti.
Oct. 11, 2016
You’ve got mail: The Hatch Act and email
Most federal employees are aware they shouldn’t be discussing whom they support for political office while at work or on federal property. And recent articles have made clear the rules for social media. But what about email?
Oct. 7, 2016
Air Force-DLA Day strengthens customer relationship
Air Force customers and Defense Logistics Agency leaders met to discuss DLA’s continued support to the Air Force at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 6.
Oct. 6, 2016
Attorney bids farewell after 36-year career
Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia bid farewell to one of the installation’s legal icons at the historic Bellwood Club Sept. 29. Donald Tracy, deputy chief counsel, DLA Counsel – Aviation, bid farewell to his colleagues and friends in a retirement ceremony celebrating his 36-year legal career, all on DSCR.
Oct. 5, 2016
C&E boosts support to wildland firefighters
PHILADELPHIA — More than 10 million acres in the United States burned during last year’s record-setting wildfire season. And since the 2014 season, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided materiel to help wildland firefighters contain the infernos.
DLA Distribution issues 2016 flu vaccine
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — For the 10th year in a row, DLA Distribution is ensuring the storage and distribution of the seasonal influenza vaccine to military all over the globe.
Oct. 4, 2016
Headquarters Complex organizations kick off charitable campaign
Since its inception, the Combined Federal Campaign has raised more than $8 billion for local and global charities, said Brad Bunn, the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources director and DLA Headquarters vice chair for the 2016 campaign.
Oct. 3, 2016
Tutors, forward-deployed reps recognized at awards ceremony
PHILADELPHIA — More than 40 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were honored for exceptional service during a Quarterly Awards ceremony Sept. 28.
Sept. 30, 2016
New disposal support representative always on duty
Battle Creek, Michigan — Customers may already know to contact a disposal support representative when needing advice about turning in property, but the newcomer can claim to work longer hours because this is a digital DSR.
Sept. 28, 2016
DLA results on federal survey show favorable employee opinions of agency
Defense Logistics Agency employees view their organization more favorably than employees of many other Defense Department or federal government agencies, according to survey results released this month.
Sept. 27, 2016
DLA Distribution Norfolk graduates supervisors from Foundations of High Performing Leadership
NORFOLK, Virginia — DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, recently celebrated the graduation of 65 supervisors from an intensive, multi-day leadership course.
Sept. 26, 2016
‘Always an airman’ at 69th Air Force birthday
Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 69th birthday with stories and performances at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 22.
Sept. 23, 2016
A little less conversation: The Hatch Act and discussions with coworkers
As the presidential and congressional elections approach, federal employees must abide by the restrictions on political activity set forth in the Hatch Act. To that end, DLA’s Office of General Counsel and Office of Public Affairs are offering periodic guidance — answers to common questions that employees may have about what they can and can’t say and do in everyday situations.
Sept. 21, 2016
Agency welcomes seven new honorees into Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency inducted seven honorees into its Hall of Fame in a Sept. 20, 2016, ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, attended by current and former senior leaders from throughout the agency and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as well as the families of the honorees.
Sept. 20, 2016
Distribution headquarters celebrates Air Force birthday
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution headquarters employees gathered to celebrate the 69th birthday of the U.S. Air Force and to recognize two of DLA Distribution's Air Force Reserve employees Sept. 16.
Former Clothing and Textiles, Acquisition leader inducted into DLA Hall of Fame
Who could the Defense Logistics Agency turn to help stand up a new office, modernize the way it does business or stabilize support for an entire supply chain after a scandal? In each case, Paul Zebrowski answered the call and will be recognized for his accomplishments with a place in the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20.
Sept. 19, 2016
Operations personnel use new partnership to protect supply chains, prevent counterfeits
Fort Belovoir, Virginia — For more than a decade, an increase in counterfeit and suspected counterfeit spare parts has challenged Defense Logistics Agency’s quality-control and technical personnel. But DLA’s recent partnership with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center has improved DLA’s detection methods and increased the range of parts DLA can test for authenticity.
Director who led DLA support for Iraq surge to join Hall of Fame
Retired Navy Vice Adm. Al Thompson, who led DLA as director at a time when a surge in deployed personnel demanded a surge in critical equipment from DLA — and then led the agency through declining defense budgets — will join the Hall of Fame Sept. 20.