DLA CENTCOM and SOCOM News

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Sept. 7, 2023

‘You matter’ DLA Energy leader says at Air Force birthday event

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Air Force isn’t just a fleet of advanced aircraft or a set of strategic plans on paper. It’s the collective heartbeat of those willing to defend the nation, DLA Energy’s director of customer operations said at a recent event.

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Sept. 5, 2023

DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.

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Aug. 29, 2023

Vice director outlines DLA’s strategy for managing logistics in contested environments

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Assessing whether the right material is pre-positioned appropriately and near optimal distribution nodes is at the heart of DLA's efforts to posture itself for future operational challenges, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn said at NDIA's Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference.

Aug. 29, 2023

DLA’s director of small business programs to co-lead federal council

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s director of small business programs was unanimously selected to serve as vice chairman for a federal council that addresses issues affecting America’s small business sector.

Aug. 28, 2023

Commentary: DLA’s support for the Abrams as involved, critical as ever

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Historian Colin Williams chronicles the agency's long and storied relationship with the Abrams tank, which it helped develop in the 1970s.

Aug. 24, 2023

DLA to explore advanced technologies, small business innovation at R&D Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA R&D team will host Industry Collider Day Sept. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This year’s theme is “Forging Tech-Forward Connections to Enable Proactive Global Logistics.”

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Aug. 23, 2023

Central region team thrives despite adversity

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at how the Disposition Services team in remains successful in Central Region.

Aug. 22, 2023

One-on-one support, webinars show DLA’s commitment to small business

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's small business team demystifies contracting processes for small vendors through online training, individualized support and outreach events.

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Aug. 21, 2023

2 DLA reservists win Batchelder awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency Navy reservists were named recipients of the 2022 Vice Admiral Robert F. Batchelder Award.

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Aug. 17, 2023

DLA prepares to take temperature on agency culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Culture and Climate Survey starts Aug. 21 and gives employees a chance to share their personal experiences to improve the workplace.

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Aug. 15, 2023

Dyer becomes next DLA senior enlisted leader as O’Neal retires

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal gave up command as the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium.

Aug. 14, 2023

Documentary on DLA’s COVID-19 support to air Aug. 15 in HQC conference room

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new documentary that portrays how DLA became a leading character in the nation’s COVID-19 response will premiere in the HQC Kabeiseman Conference Room Aug. 15.

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Aug. 9, 2023

New video highlights agency’s F-35 support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s role in sustaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the subject of a new video set to premiere noon Aug. 9.

Aug. 7, 2023

Agency receives 9th meritorious unit award from DOD

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's support for the nation’s COVID-19 response, Afghanistan withdrawal and hurricane relief have earned the agency its ninth Joint Meritorious Unit Award.

Aug. 4, 2023

DLA results revealed for 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 92 percent of DLA employees who participated in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey agreed their work contributes to the common good, according to survey data.

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Aug. 3, 2023

DLA assesses future U.S. logistics needs for Indo-Pacific during Talisman Sabre

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ground, air and naval forces wrapping up Talisman Sabre in Australia this week gave DLA glimpses of how the agency might need to adjust supply and sustainment models to support troops at war in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Aug. 1, 2023

Commentary: McNamara cagey, equivocal about reasons for Battle Creek move

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's historian explores the reasons why Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara moved cataloging, standardization and utilization programs that were part of the Defense Logistics Services Center from Washington, D.C., to Battle Creek, Michigan.

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July 31, 2023

2 DLA employees earn DOD Workforce Recruitment Program awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency employees received honors during the Defense Department’s 2023 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards ceremony July 27 in Alexandria, Virginia.

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July 27, 2023

Agpalza assumes command of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Michelle Agpalza accepted the reins of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM from Army Col. Gerald Acosta in a change of command ceremony July 27 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

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July 25, 2023

DLA, Army leaders discuss readiness issues

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Army leaders shared details on the status of Army and defense working capital funds as well as updates on topics like depot-level reparable contracting during Army/DLA Day.

July 24, 2023

Upcoming strategy to outline agency’s supply chain security approach

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new strategy will become DLA’s roadmap for protecting the security of the DOD supply chain that serves troops and federal partners around the world.

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July 19, 2023

2023 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military employees.

July 18, 2023

DLA logistics operations leader focuses on support in Germany, Italy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Operations director met with agency teams, coalition partners and joint service components in Germany and Italy during a trip focused on DLA’s integrated deterrence efforts and support to U.S. European Command July 11-14.

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July 17, 2023

Feds Feed Families returns to DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is back, giving people the opportunity to donate food to local food banks and pantries.

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July 13, 2023

Sullivan takes the reins as new DLA Europe & Africa commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain handed control of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa to Army Col. Adrian Sullivan during a change of command ceremony July 11 at the Armstrong Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.