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Jan. 25, 2024

Major facility upgrade underway at Barstow property disposal hub

The $24 million project will allow DLA Disposition Services personnel to support region warfighters from a single streamlined structure.

Jan. 23, 2024

Environmentalist saves agency customer’s life

Mike Lapine recently received the Superior Civilian Service Award for providing lifesaving response when a property turn-in customer’s heart stopped while dropping off excess material at a DLA facility in Germany in November.

Jan. 19, 2024

DOD releases training, resources to help combat trafficking in persons

Through innovative training and resources, the Defense Department Combating Trafficking in Persons office focuses on efforts to prevent human trafficking.

Jan. 18, 2024

Euro team rallies to support colleague’s orchard loss

When a DLA employee-owned generational Sicilian farm was destroyed by wildfire, the DLA Disposition Services Europe and Africa region staff came together to help replace lost olive trees.

Jan. 17, 2024

Commentary: Make a resolution to save a life this January by donating blood

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. 16, 2024

Montana nabs surplus snowcat for backcountry rescues

Used military equipment “a game changer” for states’ ability to protect residents and manage public lands.

Jan. 12, 2024

More presence, purpose as DSCC welcomes workforce

The new year brought change to the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Thousands of associates filled offices, cafeterias and parking lots across the installation in the first week of January, mirroring pre-pandemic on-site population levels.

Jan. 11, 2024

Solomon Islands property donation to improve surgical care for citizens

A recent U.S. Navy hospital ship visit to Guadalcanal included the DLA-assisted donation of cutting-edge medical equipment expected to improve health outcomes in the South Pacific.

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

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

A hub created four years ago to fuse global support and business operations at DLA is living up to its name.

Jan. 2, 2024

DLA Distribution’s aide-de-camp promoted to Army captain

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Aide-de-Camp, Army 1st Lt. Joel Mock, was promoted to captain in a ceremony held at DLA Distribution headquarters.

Dec. 28, 2023

Workflow changes at DLA Distribution Europe benefits customers, employees

Two DDDE employees made process improvements to their respective departments improving timelines and workflow.

Dec. 27, 2023

DLA Energy supports U.S. Navy’s Indian Head electric utility services

The Utilities Services Division of DLA Energy awarded a utility services contract on Dec. 12, under the U.S. Navy’s Utilities Privatization Program, for the Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland’s electric utility system.

Dec. 26, 2023

Commentary: DLA provides global support in 2023

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

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

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. 21, 2023

Providing hot meals to service members abroad ‘feeds spirits with warmth of home’

Every year, a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support team in Philadelphia ensures military members abroad have a taste of home during the holiday season.

Dec. 20, 2023

Pentagon leadership visit Pennsylvania distribution center

Senior representatives from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters to learn more about the distribution mission and tour the Eastern Distribution Center Dec. 1.

Dec. 20, 2023

Al Pacenza retiring from DLA Document Services after 57 years

A legend retirees from the West Point DLA Document Services site.

Dec. 19, 2023

DLA’s Human Resources team is ready to support employees returning to the office

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

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

DLA Energy interns gain insight into small business contracting

As part of their professional development, eight Pathways to Career Excellence Program interns took part in a two-day Defense Logistics Agency Energy Small Business class. 

Dec. 14, 2023

DSCC community celebrates retiring deputy site director

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated the career of DLA Installation Management – Columbus Deputy Site Director Mike Wood in a retirement ceremony Dec. 7 at Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Dec. 14, 2023

Demil specialists best tough-to-destroy ballistic glass

DLA’s Kaiserslautern-based property disposal experts recently overcame some long-term hurdles to the disposal of ballistic glass in Europe.