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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.
Dec. 11, 2023
Active shooter exercises prepare for worst case scenarios on DSCR
RICHMOND, VA. — Training sessions are excellent opportunities for employees to enhance their knowledge and exercise increased vigilance in the workplace.
Dec. 7, 2023
DLA Troop Support honors 516 years of service
PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated 516 years of combined service during a retirement ceremony for fifteen employees on Dec. 6 in Philadelphia.
DLA Hall of Fame nominations due Jan. 16
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Current and former DLA employees have until Jan. 16 to nominate former employees for the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.
Employees encouraged to revisit safety, security measures when returning to the office
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the McNamara Headquarters Complex more regularly means employees have several office-environment issues to consider, including safety and security.
Dec. 6, 2023
Former DLA Troop Support commander named new DLA director
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Mark Simerly for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and director of DLA Dec. 5 after a 10-month impasse of DOD nominations.
Dec. 4, 2023
Employees encouraged to assess workspaces before January
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A little preparation may ease the transition to working more often in the office starting this January.
Agency's customer service team working to standardize metrics, improve user experience
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 customer-facing employees from across DLA met in person and online for a three-day Customer Service Management Summit in November.
Dec. 1, 2023
DLA Energy celebrates two new Hall of Fame members
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jean Cox, the former comptroller for DLA Energy Finance, and James Young, the former quality manager for DLA Aerospace Energy, were inducted into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 28.
Nov. 30, 2023
Commentary: The art of adapting
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA employee describes her approach to the agency’s shift from liberal telework to more on-site presence.
Nov. 29, 2023
DLA Energy employee earns Army honors for sustainment support to Afghans
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Maj. Michael Andrew McCrory from DLA Energy Europe and Africa receives honors for helping feed and shelter Afghans during Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome in August 2021.
Nov. 24, 2023
DLA Distribution Susquehanna hosts Advanced Study of Air Mobility students
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As part of their educational program, Advanced Study of Air Mobility students toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna's Eastern Distribution Center
Nov. 21, 2023
Civilian Deployers: Globe-trotting logistician teaches DLA deployers essentials of combat logistics
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With 26 years of military experience and several civilian deployments, DLA Supply/Logistics Instructor Gary “Shep” Shepherd is committed to sharing his vast knowledge and experience with others.
Defense Logistics Agency makes Thanksgiving meals possible worldwide
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency has helped ensure over 360,000 pounds of food have been delivered or are projected to arrive by Thanksgiving eve this year with planning beginning months in advance.
Nov. 17, 2023
DLA Distribution’s Barr is dedicated to serving those who serve
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Supply Management Specialist Domon Barr was recognized on Veterans Day for his outstanding volunteer service supporting veterans and their families.
Nov. 16, 2023
Disposition team helps DLA Aviation open up shop in Okinawa
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property reutilization personnel at Camp Kinser assisted their DLA colleagues in opening an overseas detachment in 2023 by supplying no-cost vans, electronics, furniture, and office supplies.
Nov. 15, 2023
DLA Energy honors acquisition workforce career advancement
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — About 60 DLA Energy employees were recognized for career accomplishments during an event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 7.
Nov. 14, 2023
Exercise simulates agency cyber-attack recovery
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recent mission assurance exercise incorporated DLA’s alternate business processes into its growing cyber-attack response planning.
Nov. 13, 2023
Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss fuel exchange agreements
HONOLULU — Over 60 representatives from around the Indo-Pacific region met to discuss reciprocal fuel exchanges, interoperability and partnerships during the inaugural DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Fuels Exchange Agreements Forum in Honolulu Nov. 7-9.
Marine Corps celebrates 248th birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Can the birth of the Marine Corps be tied to the history of the Defense Logistics Agency? The Marine Corps was born at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia Nov. 10, 1775. DLA Troop Support traces its roots to 1799, when it acquired land to build the Schuykill Arsenal, just down the street from the Tun Tavern.
Nov. 9, 2023
DLA Distribution commander addresses New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, residents during Veterans Day ceremony
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., was the keynote speaker at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Veterans Day ceremony.
DLA Vice Director visits Troop Support
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn visited DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov. 8 to discuss ongoing modernization efforts within the Construction and Equipment supply chain.
Nov. 8, 2023
Honoring Veterans: Past and Present
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In this year's Veterans Day program video, we bring you a heartfelt message from the DLA Disposition Service Director and hear from several veterans within DLA organizations at HDIFC. With nearly 60% of our workforce having a background in military service, our agency stands as a testament to the enduring values of duty, honor, and sacrifice.
DLA mission, employees honor America’s veterans
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Once a soldier, always a soldier. And for warfighters fed, clothed, fueled and equipped by DLA, the odds are increasingly good that while that support changes shape as a troop crosses into veteran status, it endures.
Nov. 7, 2023
New defense industrial strategy, DLA demand forecast to chart road map for logistics partners
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new National Defense Industrial Strategy set to debut in early December establishes four priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.