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April 6, 2016
DLA Troop Support Pacific conducts ‘symphony’ of food support for Key Resolve/Foal Eagle
PHILADELPHIA — To see the many moving pieces of equipment loading food onto a Navy aircraft carrier before a training exercise with the Republic of Korea was "like watching a symphony play," a logistician with DLA Troop Support Pacific said.
DLA group earns award for improving financial process
The Defense Logistics Agency Outbound Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request Process Improvement Team has been awarded the American Society of Military Comptrollers Washington Chapter Large Team Award.
DLA Energy employee featured in new video
A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Energy employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites April 6.
DLA HQ employees remember the real-life Titans
Five members of the original Titans football team featured in the movie "Remember the Titans," delivered a presentation on leadership at the McNamara Headquarters Complex March 31.
April 5, 2016
New commanders selected for three DLA activities
Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch has announced the selection of new commanders for three DLA activities: Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, DLA Energy; Army Col. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution; and Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, DLA Land and Maritime.
DLA JRF gets valuable weapons training
Fort AP Hill, Virginia — During the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force's April Battle Assembly, about JRF members went to Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, for weapons training.
April 4, 2016
New DLA operations center to use environmentally friendly technology
Geothermal wells are only one of the environmentally friendly technologies being used in the construction of the new Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center.
April 1, 2016
April is Process Excellence Month
Defense Logistics Agency employees will become more aware of their role in the agency’s drive to improve processes as the agency celebrates Process Excellence Month in April.
March 31, 2016
Troop Support employees help welcome home Vietnam vets
PHILADELPHIA — The welcome home was worth the 50-year wait, one veteran said following a Vietnam War Commemoration program March 29. DLA Troop Support employees helped cheer for more than 400 Vietnam vets as they paraded down a red carpet to the ceremony.
HQC Health Unit helps employees stay healthy, free of charge
The HQC Health Unit offers many services, all free of charge, to any government employee who works at any of the four HQC tenant agencies.
Busch addresses alma mater; urges interagency partnership, faster response
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch returned to the National Defense University March 28, where he discussed the importance of strategic sustainment in today’s dynamic environment and outlined the role support agencies like DLA can provide.
March 30, 2016
DLA Aviation employee featured in latest 'Acquisition Professionals' video
A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Aviation employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites March 30.
DLA Director visits, praises employees at DLA Disposition Services
Battle Creek, Michigan — Fresh from his March 12-21 tour of the Pacific, Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch traveled to Battle Creek, Michigan, to hear presentations on the DLA Disposition Services Annual Operating Plan and conduct a town hall session with DLA employees.
March 29, 2016
DLA employee describes resiliency in face of physical challenges
RICHMOND, Va. — A DLA employee who is blind talked about being resilient in the face of daily challenges, in a presentation he recently gave to DLA Aviation senior leaders.
Agency program provides holistic benefits, assistance
DLA's Employee Assistance Program offers discounts on products, financial and legal advice; links to webinars and discussion groups; relocation assistance; articles on a range of subjects; and much more.
Warfighter Support Initiative brings DLA to the customers
The Defense Logistics Agency took to the road, traveling to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in support of the Warfighter Support Initiative, March 22-23. DLA employees from 11 divisions brought face-to-face engagement to the logistics community of Fort Bragg and other military installations, to educate and inform them about how to better use DLA’s services and capabilities.
March 28, 2016
DLA announces employees of the quarter for first quarter fiscal 2016
Lula A. Lacy, a management support assistant for DLA Distribution; Ian G. Ladner, an energy management specialist for DLA Energy; and Edward G. Guthrie, deputy director of DLA Energy’s Defense Fuel Support Point Okinawa, are the DLA Employees of the Quarter winners for the 1st Quarter of fiscal 2016.
DLA Document Services success story: Records-management solution for Joint Personal Property Shipping Office
When the Army’s Joint Personal Property Shipping Office faced the prospect of doubling its workload in household-goods logistics, it looked to Document Services’ Document Automation Content Services solution to streamline its document-management processes.
Workforce resiliency website launches; provides tools, resources to help employees
A new workforce-resiliency webpage is now available, providing another resource for DLA employees and their families to use in developing the behaviors and skills to cope with today’s challenging work-life environment.
March 25, 2016
DLA director visits Pacific region
Honolulu, Hawaii — The director of DLA recently traveled to DLA’s Pacific region to engage with logistics partners, senior military officials and DLA organizations — and get a firsthand, detailed update on DLA’s activities in the region.
March 24, 2016
Spring Fling 5K participants ‘Honor the Warrior’
Runners and walkers from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex hit the trails for the Spring Fling 5K March 20.
HQC employees learn how to balance home, work life
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Setting boundaries and taking at least 15 minutes of “me” time a day are among the tips employees received in a work-life balance presentation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex March 22.
DLA Disposition Services helps police raise autism awareness
Tinton Falls, New Jersey — A New Jersey police department is using a Humvee acquired through DoD's LESO program, which DLA Distribution Services administers, to raise awareness of autism among first responders and others.
March 23, 2016
Troop Support contracting officer follows Amazon model
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Troop Support employee who finds acquisition solutions for his customers was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites March 23.
Winter Warrior Project teams shed pounds with proper nutrition, fitness
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A five-member team from DLA Installation Support is one of about 45 teams participating in the 12-week Winter Warrior Project, a fitness and nutrition challenge that has attracted more participation than any other program held by the McNamara Headquarters Complex Fitness Center.