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Dec. 7, 2022
DLA surplus helping lower vet homelessness rates
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Veteran homelessness has been around a long time in the U.S. But rates are falling dramatically in the past two decades, and veterans stand downs offering free former military clothing and gear for attendees have been a vital part of that positive trajectory.
Dec. 6, 2022
DLA Hall of Fame nominations due Jan. 27
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Current and former Defense Logistics Agency employees have until Jan. 27 to submit nominations for former employees for the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame, tentatively scheduled to be presented May 18.
DLA Distribution commander visits DLA Distribution Yokosuka
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and Navy Capt. Patrick C. Blake, commander of DLA Indo-Pacific, visited DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 14.
Dec. 5, 2022
DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire Department achieves ISO Class 1 Fire Rating
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — An ISO fire rating is a score provided to fire departments and insurance companies by the Insurance Services Office. The score reflects how prepared a community and area is for fires.
Dec. 2, 2022
CFC Charity Fair coming Dec. 7
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Combined Federal Campaign Charity Fair will be held Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Headquarters McNamara Complex cafeteria.
Dec. 1, 2022
DLA Director recognizes DLA Distribution Europe employee
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Director, Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic, presented Oliver Eschenbach, DLA Distribution Europe employee, a coin Nov. 29, at DLA Europe and Africa in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Stand down screeners cast a wide net
A cohort of about 200 used and excess military property requisitioners - mostly social workers - regularly visit DLA's online inventory for items that will help their local homeless and at-risk veteran populations.
Nov. 29, 2022
DLA surplus goes to homeless vets
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Personal items like sleeping bags, boots and thermal underwear draw thousands of at-risk veterans to annual community events each year where they are linked up with housing, employment and medical assistance.
DLA Installation Management fall off-site strengthens trust, teamwork, leadership
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Focused on “trust and inspire” leadership, the 2022 Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management fall off-site meeting was hosted by DLA Installation Management Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2-3.
Nov. 22, 2022
Defense Logistics Agency delivers a taste of home to warfighters worldwide
PHILADELPHIA — Thanks to early forecasting and projections from the military services, the Defense Logistics Agency has helped ensure over 370,000 pounds of food have been delivered or are projected to arrive by Thanksgiving eve.
DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California hosts the Naval Postgraduate School
TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California hosts the Naval Postgraduate School in hopes of establishing a working relationship.
Commentary: Ode to cranberry sauce in a can
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Many of us are preparing to sit down to a festive Thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and my favorite part – cranberry sauce in a can.
Nov. 21, 2022
Unique Turn-in Items of 2022
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look back at some of the most unique and intriguing items received by Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel during 2022.
Pacific disposal crew closes book on ‘22
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — From Oahu to Kwajalein to Diego Garcia and all the exotic spots in between, reverse logistics for deployed and forward-based warfighters depends on the close coordination of an expert team.
DLA Distribution leadership summit highlights culture of innovation
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is creating a culture of innovation, the DLA Distribution commander told senior leadership Oct. 24 as he shared his leadership philosophy during opening remarks at the fall 2022 senior leadership summit.
DLA Headquarters employees earn 13 annual recognition awards
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Thirteen employees at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters are recipients of the agency’s 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards. The awards recognize the leadership and hard work of individuals and teams performing diverse missions across the enterprise.
Nov. 18, 2022
DLA employees in national capital area 27% toward CFC goal
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees in the national capital area are almost 27% toward reaching their 2022 Combined Federal Campaign goal of $300,000.
Nov. 17, 2022
TRANSCOM commander visits DLA, praises employees’ support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command, paid a visit to the Defense Logistics Agency headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 16.
DLA expanding DOD visibility of F-35 supply chain
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is increasing supply chain visibility and boosting readiness of the F-35 joint strike fighter. Officials are also in the early planning stages of transferring sustainment from industry to the Air Force and Navy by 2027.
Nov. 16, 2022
McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrates Marine Corps’ 247th birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency and Defense Threat Reduction Agency hosted a celebration of the Marine Corps’ 247th birthday at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium Nov. 10.
Nov. 15, 2022
DLA flexes continuity plan muscles during exercise
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The best defense against the unexpected is to be prepared for any scenario. The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise Oct. 25-27 to be ready if – or when – disaster strikes.
DLA Energy earns seventh annual Federal Energy and Water Management Award
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For the seventh year in a row, the Department of Energy recognized DLA Energy and multiple employees for their significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government.
Nov. 10, 2022
DLA discusses inflation, buying power with industry partners during forecast meeting
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency and 14 industry associations discussed current fiscal year projections during the Demand Forecast to Industry meeting Nov. 7 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Nov. 9, 2022
DLA Distribution Commander tours EDC, largest distribution center in DoD Network
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, toured the full range of facilities operated by DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, including operations hosted at Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg.
Nov. 8, 2022
DLA Installation management continues successful drive toward energy efficiency, resiliency
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution installation management has been, and continues to, undertake enhancement projects that increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption at multiple locations across the DLA Distribution network.