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March 18, 2024
Inductees to 2024 DLA Hall of Fame announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New inductees to the DLA Hall of Fame include a previous agency director plus former leaders from DLA Aviation, DLA Distribution, DLA Energy and DLA Human Resources.
March 14, 2024
Agency conducting 90-day review to shape new strategic plan
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees throughout DLA are being asked to participate in a bottom-up review of their team’s ability to effectively and efficiently support warfighters while preparing for future missions.
Feb. 29, 2024
Standardization and improving the customer experience are focus at second Customer Service Management Summit
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Customer Support Division recently hosted its second enterprise-wide Customer Service Management Summit in Lorton, Virginia.
Feb. 26, 2024
Scholarships available for students of DLA employees
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.
Commentary: DLA’s historic, current support covers 14 of 15 executive departments
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long been a whole-of-government provider and has supplied all but one of the nation’s 15 executive departments.
Feb. 21, 2024
DLA strengthens allies, international security through foreign military sales
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A program that transfers America’s defense equipment to international partners gives the U.S. and its allies an upper hand on the battlefield.
Feb. 20, 2024
Commentary: Foreign military sales reflect national policy, expand customer base
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long provided goods and services to allied nations. From NATO cataloging in the 1960s to today’s worldwide crises, the agency has used the Foreign Military Sales program to advance national policy and realize economies of scale.
Feb. 12, 2024
Former DLA Aviation leader to head agency’s small business focus
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daniele Kurze, former director of DLA Aviation's Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, will help the agency foster growth and long-term success of America's small business sector as DLA's new executive director of Small Business Programs.
Feb. 8, 2024
DLA highlights successes in new annual report
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA recently released its 2023 Annual Report, “Transforming Global Logistics.” The document details DLA’s successes and key initiatives from 2023 in several areas, including global supply chain performance, acquisition operations, financial highlights, operational environment information, innovation and growth.
Feb. 6, 2024
Excess equipment to help build special operations capability
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Kaiserslautern-based property disposal specialist recently went the extra mile to transfer a valuable fabricating system from Germany to a stateside customer with an important mission.
DLA, UK logisticians sign historic agreement for information sharing, furthering integrated deterrence
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new, first-of-its-kind agreement between DLA and the U.K. is expected to strengthen risk management and resilience in supply and logistics for the United States, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Feb. 2, 2024
DLA welcomes Simerly as new director, Skubic retires after 35 years of service
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic retired after 35 years of service to the Navy and handed off the role of director of the Defense Logistics Agency to Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly during a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony Feb. 2 at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.
Jan. 29, 2024
Employees, teams honored during DLA’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated the accomplishments of its workforce during the 56th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters Jan. 25.
Jan. 19, 2024
DOD releases training, resources to help combat trafficking in persons
WASHINGTON — Through innovative training and resources, the Defense Department Combating Trafficking in Persons office focuses on efforts to prevent human trafficking.
Jan. 17, 2024
Commentary: Make a resolution to save a life this January by donating blood
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Instead of making New Year's resolutions we won’t stick to anyway, why don’t we resolve to help save a life by donating blood?
Jan. 10, 2024
Commentary: You smell lovely, … and you’re making me sick
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly a third of respondents across several studies said they are irritated by scented products worn or used by other people, with headaches and breathing difficulties being the most reported symptoms.
Jan. 8, 2024
CFC countdown: Almost $100K needed to meet goal by Jan. 15
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Almost $100,000 is needed for DLA employees in the national capital region to reach their 2023 CFC goal of $300,000 by Jan. 15.
Jan. 4, 2024
ASOC team keeps eye on everyday operations, future needs
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A hub created four years ago to fuse global support and business operations at DLA is living up to its name.
Dec. 26, 2023
Commentary: DLA provides global support in 2023
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In most years, events force DLA to focus on one region. Not so in 2023, when actual and potential conflict involved it in six of seven geographic commands.
Dec. 22, 2023
Prepare to return to the office in the new year
FORT BELVOIR,Va. — As the Defense Logistics Agency gets ready to return to the office more regularly in January, employees can start preparing now so they are set up for success in the new year.
Dec. 21, 2023
DLA Installation Management answers questions about parking, food, more
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Coming back to the McNamara Headquarters Complex three days a week has employees asking many questions. One such question might be the first thing an employee does upon arriving to work: “Will I be able to find a parking space?”
Dec. 19, 2023
DLA’s Human Resources team is ready to support employees returning to the office
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A willingness to help others is a common trait across the Defense Logistics Agency workforce. At one point or another, we have gone out of our way to assist a coworker, a neighbor, or someone we just met who needed momentary help or advice. Knowing we made a positive impact on another person, whether it was short-lived or long-lasting, provides us all with a sense of pride and satisfaction.
Dec. 15, 2023
DLA Vice Director has in-depth telework discussion in new video
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn discussed the agency’s adjusted telework posture and the reasoning behind the changes in a new video interview with DLA Public Affairs.
Dec. 14, 2023
McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrates the holiday season
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees filled the halls and gathered along the rails at the McNamara Headquarters Complex for the annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 12.
Dec. 13, 2023
EEO offers training, tips for returning to the office
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the office more frequently is a change of pace for some, but there are resources available to make this change easier for the individual, as well as topics to keep in mind to make things more comfortable for everyone in the office.