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May 4, 2016
Recognition Week spotlights work of public servants
Defense Logistics Agency employees make a difference, the agency’s senior enlisted leader said in a May 2 blog post in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.
May 3, 2016
DLA to help rid Army of excess equipment
Army officials are depending on the Defense Logistics Agency’s disposal and distribution experts to help remove more than 1.2 million pieces of excess equipment from unit inventories in the next two to three years.
April 29, 2016
Children of Headquarters employees get to see Mom, Dad in the 'real world'
Children of McNamara Headquarters Complex employees took a break from school to “shadow” their parents during “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” April 28. HQC Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored the event.
Document Services supports sailors’ career advancement
Over the span of nine months, the Document Services team processed 358,686 exams in 9,767 individual print orders for the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center.
April 27, 2016
DLA Troop Support employee featured in new video
A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Troop Support employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites April 27.
DLA Aviation leads bio-based synthetic oil testing for federal vehicles
Non-tactical federal vehicles may soon become less environmentally harmful, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Hazardous Minimization and Green Products Program.
Sign language interpreter training focuses on Middle Eastern culture
Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office hosted a Federal Interpreter Training Workshop April 8 in Chester, Virginia.
April 26, 2016
Urgency drives DLA Puget Sound team in maintaining ballistic-missile submarines
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The design of the Ohio-class submarine allows the vessel to operate 15 or more years between major overhauls. On average, the submarines spend 77 days at sea followed by only 35 days in-port for maintenance, creating urgency for on-shore personnel who must ensure the vessel is ready when called back to action.
April 22, 2016
Strategic Goals Award winners announced for first quarter, fiscal 2016
Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch has announced the DLA Strategic Goals Award winners for the first quarter of fiscal 2016. This quarterly award recognizes measurable contributions by teams or individuals to achieving the goals set forth in the DLA Strategic Plan.
DLA Land & Maritime commander retires
DLA Director U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch announced the retirement of Rear Adm. John King from DLA Land and Maritime, effective April 21, 2016. King served as the Commander of DLA Land and Maritime since August 2014.
April 21, 2016
King’s ship sets sail after more than 30 years in the Navy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After more than 30 years serving as a naval officer, outgoing Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John King King officially retired and is transitioning to the next chapter in his life. “It’s just been unbelievable how fast my time here at Land and Maritime has flown by and I have to tell you I’ve been extremely fortunate to work with such an inspired group of professionals,” said King.
DLA Troop Support helps Jewish service members celebrate Passover
PHILADELPHIA — Jewish military members around the world can have a traditional Seder and keep kosher during Passover, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency.
DLA director notes value of partnerships for clothing, textiles
Washington, D.C. — The director of the Defense Logistics Agency delivered a keynote presentation to about 150 government and industry partners, including leaders from DLA Troop Support, at the National Council of Textile Organizations 13th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., April 12.
Soldier who survived gunshot is presented lifesaving helmet
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Troop Support supplies America's warfighters protective gear such as the Army Combat Helmet, one of which helped a soldier escape serious injury while searching for explosives in Afghanistan.
April 20, 2016
Power to the Warfighters
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s research into new battery technologies aims to cut costs, enhance manufacturing and advance technology for DLA’s battery supply chain.
DLA Research and Development: A Strategic Activity That Lives in an Operational Environment
Fort Belvoir, VIRGINIA — DLA’s current Research and Development program focuses on end-to-end supply chain for traditional programs, but also looks at strategic priorities.
Land & Maritime employee featured in new video
A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Land & Maritime employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites April 20.
On Spec
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A new initiative consolidates data to help DLA better define technical standards for clothing and other textile items.
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A variety of new technologies may someday help DLA employees work with less fatigue, greater efficiency and improved safety.
Rations: Better Seal, Longer Shelf Life
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — By improving the seals on food packaging, two DLA projects aim to prevent spoilage of battlefield meals, as well as increase variety and improve taste.
New Technology, Ancient Industry
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Casting and forging are among the oldest manufacturing methods but are still used to make some very high-tech parts needed by the military.
Parts on Demand
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, will someday enable DLA to make hard-to-obtain parts quickly and economically, starting with seven aircraft parts.
DLA’s Process Problem Solvers
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s Weapon System Sustainment R&D Program helps make sure customers have the parts they need, addressing process problems as they occur.
Coming Soon to a Trail Near You … Maybe
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA is looking at several options for disposing of excess military vehicles to recoup taxpayer dollars while protecting the public.
A Conversation with … Navy Rear Adm. Vincent L. Griffith
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s Director of Logistics Operations talks about DLA’s support to deployed warfighters, humanitarian relief, the nuclear enterprise and more.