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May 19, 2015
President surprises DLA employee’s parents
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Calvin and Donna Andrew, Utah residents and parents of DLA Document Services employee Nansi Malesic, got to meet the president thanks to some lighthearted banter between Malesic and members of the White House Office of the Staff Secretary.
Busch shares leadership principles, future outlook at Distribution town hall
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Navigating the Defense Logistics Agency through an unknown future was the focus of DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch’s first address to the DLA Distribution workforce during a May 11 town hall in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna employees honored for saving the life of a teammate
SUSQUEHANNA, Pennsylvania — Following an act of selfless service and response to a coworker in distress, five employees at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, were honored for their actions on the day they saved the life of an employee in the Receiving Branch.
May 18, 2015
DLA discusses opportunities, options with information technology vendors
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s information technology vendors can help the agency be a world-class IT provider by becoming true partners on costs and services, DLA’s chief information officer said during a roundtable meeting May 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
May 15, 2015
DLA officials announce 2014 agency Hall of Fame inductees
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Five new members will be inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame in a July ceremony in recognition of their service to the agency, DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch announced May 15.
May 14, 2015
HQC employees advised to help themselves during health and safety expo
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees learned about taking charge of their personal fitness and well-being from a variety of health and fitness experts May 13 during the 10th Annual Health and Safety Exposition.
DLA director talks Better Buying Power with medical industry partners
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Department’s Better Buying Power 3.0 initiative applies to every DLA supply chain and the vendors they work with, the Defense Logistics Agency’s director told medical industry and military service partners May 12 in Philadelphia.
May 13, 2015
DLA Aviation achieves Better Buying Power goal
RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate awarded a performance-based logistics contract to Boeing that provides a comprehensive framework to support most Boeing aviation platforms. PBL contracts are part of the Better Buying Power 3.0 initiative.
May 12, 2015
Audit readiness progress, goals outlined at all-hands meeting
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — With just five months left until the Defense Logistics Agency’s goal to be fully audit ready by Sept. 30, audit readiness leaders held an all-hands meeting May 5 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to discuss progress and challenges that lie ahead.
May 11, 2015
Director visits MacDill commands, DLA activities
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch traveled to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 5 for meetings with leaders at U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command.
May 8, 2015
McNamara HQC employees hit links for golf tournament
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — When Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program hosted a golf tournament May 6 at Fort Belvoir’s Woodlawn Golf Course, more than 140 McNamara Headquarters Complex employees from different agencies and their guests jumped at the chance to participate.
May 7, 2015
‘Two Continents, One Mission:’ May/June Loglines available
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The May/June issue of Loglines magazine, “Two Continents, One Mission,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at how Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa supports Defense Department operations on both continents
May 5, 2015
DLA Strategic Plan lays out goals for 2015-2022
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Continued collaboration, innovation and smart investments are cornerstones of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Plan for 2015 through 2022. DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch released the new plan May 4.
Disposition Services contract supports Better Buying Power goals
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — A hazardous waste disposal contract awarded in January is an example of how DLA Disposition Services supports Better Buying Power by promoting competition and improving tradecraft in acquisition through increased small-business participation.
May 4, 2015
HQC employees train to help evacuate coworkers with mobility challenges
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Many McNamara Headquarters Complex employees find evacuating the building a routine manner: head for the stairs and walk out an emergency exit. But for some, getting down the stairs and out of the building requires a little bit of teamwork.
May 1, 2015
Better Buying Power initiatives showcased in engine contract’s unique features
RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s procurement strategies have continued to evolve to meet the challenges of Better Buying Power 3.0, an undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics initiative to improve Defense Department procurement.