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Dec. 11, 2015
McNamara Headquarters Complex Continues Annual Tree Lighting Tradition
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than 300 employees gathered in the atrium of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 9 for the annual HQC Tree Lighting and Holiday Social Event.
DLA Aviation Supplier Operations Directorates’ Contract Administration team enjoying record year
RICHMOND, Virginia — Rob Baker and Shirley Quaye, contract administration division chiefs for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Directorates have a great reason to be upbeat.
Dec. 10, 2015
DLA activities at Norfolk awarded VPP recertification
NORFOLK, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Primary Level Field Activities at Norfolk, Va., have been officially recertified with the prestigious Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program Star site status. DLA activities at Norfolk include Distribution, Disposition Services, and Document Services.
Dec. 9, 2015
Corpus Christi’s Alvarez named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, transportation agent Mary Frances Alvarez has been selected as one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015.
Dec. 8, 2015
Pearl Harbor’s Manding named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Dominico Manding, motor vehicle operator at DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been selected as one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015 for his superior performance, technical expertise and teamwork.
Dec. 7, 2015
Energy commander emphasizes commercial supply chain at Defense Logistics conference
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod spoke at a training event during the 15th annual Defense Logistics conference in Alexandria, Virginia, Dec. 2.
Dec. 4, 2015
DLA Distribution hosts 87th Logistics Readiness Support Group
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the 87th Logistics Readiness Support Group from MaGuire Air Force Base, N.J., visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution on Dec. 3 to gain a general understanding of the distribution operations.
Nov. 30, 2015
I am DLA: Betty Brock
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Betty Brock, DLA Distribution, Barstow, California.
History Highlights: Quartermaster at War - McNamara in North Africa
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara was assigned to II Corps Headquarters in June 1942. Two months later, he was appointed the Corps’ quartermaster and became responsible for five classes of supply and transportation, including all aspects of fuel and food. McNamara’s first task was to plan logistics support for the unit’s amphibious assault to seize Oran in western Algeria as part of Operation Torch.
Nov. 25, 2015
‘Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency’: November/December Loglines available
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The November/December issue of Loglines magazine, “Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at how the field activities within the Defense Logistics Agency work to support warfighters worldwide.
Nov. 20, 2015
Enterprise Process Management: Driving Quality and Reliability
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Enterprise Process Management drives quality and reliability throughout agency operations.
Smart Storage
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA — DLA Distribution uses performance-based logistics to improve materiel readiness and cut storage costs.
Official Sources
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Logistics professionals can rely on WebFLIS for accurate, up-to-date information on supply items.
Global Reach
Philadelphia, PA — DLA Troop Support’s Maintenance and Repair Operation provides customized support for facilities maintenance, public works and civil engineering around the world.
Fuel Rebalance
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy rebalances fuel and its infrastructure throughout the Pacific theater to make sure fuel is in the right place, at the right time, for its customers.
Procurement for the B-1
RICHMOND, Virginia — DLA Aviation’s Forging and Casting Assistance Team helps procure fuel-cooling components for the B-1 Lancer fleet.
Nov. 16, 2015
A Conversation with … Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader talks about his role at DLA.
Nov. 6, 2015
MWR hosts HQC Halloween 5K Run/Walk for fun, fitness
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than 100 employees participated in the HQC Halloween 5K Run/Walk at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 5. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program office sponsored the zombie-themed event, which had been postponed from Oct. 28 due to inclement weather.
Nov. 5, 2015
Partners in Protection
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Educating employees on potential hazards, threats and crimes is one of the Mission Assurance Working Group's primary goals.
Marines celebrate 240th birthday, 70th anniversary of Iwo Jima
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Marines past and present gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 3 to observe the 240th birthday of the Marine Corps and the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II in which the Marines played the pivotal role.
Oct. 29, 2015
Domestic Violence Awareness: Not just something we do in October
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — We make the mistake of thinking domestic violence happens only to other people—people we don’t know who, for reasons we can’t imagine, find themselves in dangerous situations fraught with emotional and physical pain.
Oct. 23, 2015
DLA senior enlisted leader visits senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s top enlisted leader visited with the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff this week as part of an effort to increase the relationship between the agency and the military services.
Oct. 21, 2015
Crime Prevention Month campaign focuses on fraud, theft in the workplace
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — October is Crime Prevention Month and security officials in Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support are encouraging employees to help the agency combat crime, including theft and fraud, in the workplace.
Oct. 19, 2015
DLA takes responsibility for Air Force’s Hazardous Material Management System
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Air Force’s system for tracking and managing hazardous materials and waste is now under the management of Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations and DLA Logistics Operations.
Oct. 16, 2015
Finish line in sight for agency’s first full audit; corrective actions, sustainment next steps
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is nearing the finish line toward its first full audit, two years ahead of the congressionally mandated 2017 target, with the signing of three audit readiness assertion letters. The signed letters will now be sent to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) for review and approval.