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May 18, 2023
Ohio RTCH reuse saves over $1 million
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team in Columbus, Ohio, knew they could put a Rough Terrain Container Handler to good use, but with a price tag of over $1 million for a new one, it was just out of reach.
May 17, 2023
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
Standout Alaska-based disposal specialist aims to inspire others
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When some longtime customers recently visited DLA’s property disposal site in Anchorage, they started looking around for ‘the big guy’ and asking where he was. They didn’t realize they were talking directly to him.
May 16, 2023
National Police Week spotlight: Lt. Noe Hernandez
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Lt. Noe Hernandez shares details about his job as a training coordinator for the DLA Police Force at Fort Belvoir, Va.
DLA Distribution hosts U.S. Army War College students
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted student and faculty members of the U.S. Army War College during their visit to the headquarters.
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An Air Force officer who increased material availability and transformed how DLA integrates business processes and joint operational activities is part of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
May 15, 2023
Agency prepares for 2023 hurricane season
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA made final preparations for the upcoming hurricane season during a Hurricane Academics forum May 10.
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: David Falvey
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The man who led the development and implementation of DLA's online business infrastructure is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
May 12, 2023
HQC Health and Safety Expo promotes ‘Wellness with a Purpose’
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Health and Safety Expo returned to the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 10.
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Thomas Daley
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Thomas Daley, former deputy director of the subsistence supply chain at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
May 11, 2023
DLA Troop Support wins inaugural Excellence in Government award
PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia.
DLA Maritime Portsmouth’s strong safety culture results in ongoing milestone
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As of May 5, Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth has gone 14 months without a workplace injury.
Small businesses are heartbeat of US economy, says DOD leader
RICHMOND, Va. — Recent data from the Defense Logistics Agency shows small business losses in the defense industrial base, there is positive news about the nation’s small businesses. Over the last two years, 10.5 million Americans applied to start small businesses and created 3.5 million jobs, which are record highs, said Farooq Mitha, director of the Defense Department’s Office of Small Business Programs.
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Alma Charles
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alma Charles, the former division chief of DLA Aviation’s Aviation Commodities Division, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.
May 10, 2023
DLA Joint Reserve Force director explores where reservists fit in global logistics environment
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles, Defense Logistics Agency director of the Joint Reserve Force, visited DLA Distribution to gain insight into the overall DLA Distribution mission and learn where reservists fit into the scope of that mission.
2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Kay Bushman
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A solution-oriented attitude defines why Kay Bushman is a member of the 2023 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.
May 9, 2023
OPM survey to launch early May
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — This week Defense Logistics Agency employees will begin receiving emails from the Office of Personnel Management prompting them to take the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. The links are legitimate, and employees are encouraged to take the 91-question survey.
Second continuity of operations exercise strengthens employee readiness
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise April 17-21 at an undisclosed location. This was the second exercise the agency conducted this year.
May 8, 2023
Shared DLA office space in San Diego a win-win
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A fire forced DLA Disposition Services personnel into DLA Document Services spaces during the pandemic. With ongoing organizational realignment bringing the two organizations together, perhaps the entire network can experience some of the positives that emerged from the Southern California experiment.
Industrial base strength is necessary for future DOD success, says former deputy defense secretary
RICHMOND, Va. — The defense industrial base is facing serious challenges, and now is the time to help those businesses before it is too late, a former deputy secretary of defense said May 3 at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition in Richmond, Virginia.
May 5, 2023
Guam school gets free flat panel monitors through DLA
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 227 used devices were provided via DLA’s Computers For Learning tech donation effort.
May 4, 2023
Conference highlights supply chain resiliency, modernization
RICHMOND, Va. — Ensuring the readiness and lethality of the nation’s armed forces requires agility, a commitment to modernization and working with industry partners, VADM Michelle Skubic said during the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition.
DLA Troop Support creates Survivor Daily Rations for FEMA
PHILADELPHIA — Feeding disaster survivors is one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s core response capabilities and is one of the first initiatives requested at the onset of most disasters.
May 3, 2023
Employee Assistance Program provides mental health services for DLA Troop Support employees at no cost
PHILADELPHIA — Taking time to check in with your fellow colleagues is a major focus as National Mental Health Awareness Month begins.
Leadership Spotlight: Richard TeBeau
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Meet DLA Document Services Director Richard TeBeau.