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Nov. 15, 2022

DLA flexes continuity plan muscles during exercise

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.

Nov. 15, 2022

DLA Energy earns seventh annual Federal Energy and Water Management Award

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

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

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

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.

Nov. 7, 2022

DLA Energy Task Force Americas closes out Hurricane Ian support

After nearly a month of emergency fuel support, DLA Energy Task Force Americas closed out Hurricane Ian assistance to FEMA Oct. 19. TFA personnel Chris Rogers, Air Force Maj. Timothy Truong, and Ray Juré helped coordinate fuel shipments from supply points in Virginia and Alabama to affected areas in central Florida. 

Nov. 3, 2022

DLA Energy contributes to Combined Federal Campaign

Give. Volunteer. Engage. The Combined Federal Campaign is an annual opportunity for members of the federal community to support charities they care about through monetary and volunteer contributions. CFC Coordinator Michelle Groat and 32 CFC keyworkers are leading the fundraising effort for DLA Energy.

Nov. 2, 2022

Big turn-ins, big effort for West region in 2022

From boots to bollards to locomotives, the directorate had plenty to handle in its most recent fiscal year.

Nov. 2, 2022

Photos: Trunk-or-Treat 2022

The Defense Supply Center Columbus Police Department hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 29 in the parking lot near the Byus Community Center.  The event was designed to enhance the relationship between DSCC associates and the Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.

Nov. 2, 2022

Energy Hall of Fame celebrates three new members

A former high school summer intern, airman and a sailor were inducted in the seventh annual DLA Energy Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 31.

Nov. 2, 2022

DLA working toward G-Invoicing compliance

The Defense Logistics Agency is working to comply with the Treasury Department’s Government-Invoicing program, which will allow federal agencies to manage intragovernmental buy and sell transactions through a common web-based platform.

Nov. 2, 2022

DLA’s Pier awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award

Michael Pier, of Defense Logistics Agency Human Resources Services, and customer account manager for DLA Distribution, is the recipient of the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

Oct. 31, 2022

DLA set to exceed small business goals for 10th year, advances equity in procurement with outreach

DLA is set to exceed its DOD-assigned target in small business contracting for the 10th consecutive year despite a shrinking defense industrial base.

Oct. 28, 2022

Leaders get WMS demo

Day 4 of the annual summit focused on game-changing software expected to roll out across the agency’s reverse logistics sites next year.

Oct. 28, 2022

Leaders get WMS demo

Day 4 of the annual summit focused on game-changing software expected to roll out across the agency’s reverse logistics sites next year.

Oct. 27, 2022

Ceremony kicks off 2022 Combined Federal Campaign for McNamara Headquarters Complex

A kickoff ceremony officially started the 2022 McNamara Headquarters Complex Combined Federal Campaign season Oct. 26 in the HQC Auditorium.

Oct. 26, 2022

DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California successfully ships F-35 parts to Denmark

DDJC successfully sent a test shipment of F-35 parts to Denmark as agreed upon between the U.S. and Danish government.

Oct. 25, 2022

DLA Distribution hosts Hellenic Army finance and sustainment directors

The positive partnership between the Hellenic Army and Air Force and DLA Distribution is long-standing – since 2013.

Oct. 25, 2022

DLA named best mid-sized component for hiring employees with disabilities

The Defense Logistics Agency was named Best Mid-Sized Component Among Employers of Individuals with Disabilities for the sixth consecutive year during the Secretary of Defense’s 42nd annual Disability Awards Ceremony held virtually Oct. 20.

Oct. 24, 2022

DLA Supplier Survey invites vendor feedback

Over 7,000 suppliers can share their praise or critiques of DLA's contract solicitation and post-award processes by taking the 2022 DLA Supplier Survey now through Dec. 31.

Oct. 24, 2022

Logistics operations director visits DLA sites in Hampton Roads, Hawaii 

DLA's director of logistics operations travelled to Portsmouth, Virginia, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Oct. 16-20, visiting two of the Navy’s four public shipyards with senior Defense Department and Navy leaders.

Oct. 21, 2022

Army officer family runs 38th Army Ten-Miler  

Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, ran the 38th Army Ten-Miler race along with her son and daughter, both U.S. Army captains.

Oct. 20, 2022

Hurricane Sandy: DLA brought relief to millions following historic storm

Employees throughout DLA showed the nation just how abundantly it could support Americans in need after Hurricane Sandy, a 2012 storm so potent National Geographic called it “a raging freak of nature.”

Oct. 18, 2022

Weapons qualification targets now available through Document Services Online

Military customers can now order over 50 types of weapons qualification targets from Defense Logistics Agency Document Services Online, the Defense Department’s primary website for printing services.

Oct. 17, 2022

DDXX supports FEMA, NORTHCOM’s Hurricane Ian relief efforts

For more than 15 of Defense Logisitics Agency Distribution’s 25 years, DDXX has worked with FEMA, U.S. Northern Command, and state and local officials to support federal disaster response.