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June 15, 2022
New commander takes the helm at DLA Distribution San Diego
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A change of command ceremony held at Defense Logistics Agency San Diego, California, June 15, signified a change in leadership as Navy Capt. Kerri Yarbrough passed the helm to Navy Capt. Cielo Almanza.
June 9, 2022
Security, emergency services outlines best defense against active shooters
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Installation Management breaks down the mantra “Run, Hide, Fight!” to help employees save lives during an active shooter situation.
June 8, 2022
DLA Headquarters employees celebrate Army’s birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees celebrated the Army’s 247th birthday June 7 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader, led the event.
June 7, 2022
DLA COVID-19 Task Force member wins Navy League logistics award
Fort Belvoir, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Wilson is the winner of the Navy League’s Admiral Ben Moreell Award for Logistics Competence for his work with the Defense Logistics Agency’s COVID-19 Task Force. He will receive the award during the Navy League’s National Convention June 8-12 in Orlando, Florida. He is a joint logistics planner in DLA’s Agency Synchronization and Operations Center.
June 2, 2022
DLA Energy intern participates in shadow program
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eager to expand her career horizons and professional skill set, contract specialist Monica Martin applied for the DLA Energy Virtual Shadow Program to learn more about the diverse products and services procured within DLA Energy.
June 1, 2022
New fuel commanders learn roles and responsibilities
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six incoming and outgoing DLA Energy regional military commanders participated in a two-day course to prepare them for their role and responsibilities as fuel providers to Combatant Commands at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 16-18.
May 31, 2022
DLA prepares for upcoming hurricane season
Fort Belvoir, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency discussed preparations for what weather experts predict will be a busy hurricane season and the best ways to support whole-of-government partners during a virtual hurricane academics session May 25.
DLA Installation Management San Joaquin officially cuts ribbon at new access control point complex
TRACY, Calif — The new access point will provide updated security and make sure one of the most important military strategic stations is protected.
May 27, 2022
Disposition team goes 10k miles for awareness
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s Teal Ribbon Relay event saw its property disposal team lacing up the cross-trainers to grow awareness for sexual assault prevention efforts.
DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain hosted Army Col. Gerard Acosta, commander of Defense Logistics Agency CENTCOM & SOCOM who visited the DDNB facilities May 11.
May 25, 2022
Preparing for workplace reentry: A behind-the-scenes hero
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It’s been 26 months since DLA Energy employees were told to vacate their workspaces due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of the McNamara Headquarters workers teleworked from home, Kara Wagner, a GS-11 employee and retired U.S. Marine, stayed behind.
DLA Distribution modernization efforts continue as more centers are equipped with voice pick technology
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution is in the second fiscal year of voice pick deployments with noticeable gains in productivity and efficiency.
May 24, 2022
EEO managers discuss leadership strategies during virtual summit
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office held its virtual leadership summit May 17-19 with the theme “Next Level Leadership/Strategies for Success.”
May 23, 2022
Agency’s fiscal 2021 history, McNamara memoir now available
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New resources chronicling the Defense Logistics Agency’s recent efforts and the life of its first director are available on the growing history page at DLA’s website.
May 20, 2022
PA Military Community Enhancement Commission, DCED see DLA modernization
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is modernizing the way they do business, the leadership team told representatives from the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission and Department of Community and Economic Development April 28, at its headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
May 19, 2022
Defense Department official visits DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Work is underway to redesign the physical network of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s worldwide distribution centers to reduce costs and improve performance, the leadership team at DLA Distribution Headquarters told Leigh Method, the Defense Department’s deputy assistant Defense Secretary for logistics, during a May 5 visit to the agency’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
Former Marine, leader of national pandemic response becomes DLA operations director
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Anticipating warfighters’ needs as they counter evolving threats is among DLA's biggest challenges, says DLA's new executive director of operations and sustainment.
May 17, 2022
Future leaders encouraged to 'aspire, engage, learn' during virtual forum
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Building Your Roadmap to Success leadership forum concluded May 13 with advice for the agency’s future leaders at the GS-14 level.
May 16, 2022
DLA police stayed on the beat during COVID-19 pandemic
Fort Belvoir, Va. — May 15-21 is National Police Week, an annual observance created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to recognize law enforcement officers’ service and sacrifice. The Defense Logistics Agency Police Force remained on duty throughout the pandemic and remain prepared as employees reenter the workplace.
May 13, 2022
DLA Distribution Norfolk hosts agency’s senior leaders
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn and Chief Information Officer George Duchak for a visit and tour of the center’s facilities during the week of April 18.
May 12, 2022
Leadership forum kicks off with inspiration for potential leaders
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held the 2022 Building Your Roadmap to Success leadership forum virtually May 11-13. More than 150 DLA employees at the GS-14 level received information on how harness their potential from DLA leaders and guest speakers.
May 11, 2022
DLA Installation Management fire captain wins DOD award
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Capt. John Fogg III with DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services is the 2021 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Service Instructor of the Year.
May 10, 2022
EPoS is Here: DLA Energy’s new front-line customer and business partner-facing system
The new DLA Energy Electronic Point of Sale system is a state-of-the-art technology integrated into DLA business systems. EPoS replaces the existing Automated Fuel Service Station system with a more secure automated system that reduces paper documents and rework of transactions.
May 9, 2022
Foreign travel requirements and tips
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees going on temporary duty to foreign countries must do more than just complete travel orders in the Defense Travel System. These tips include everything from SERE training to receiving a travel threat briefing.
May 6, 2022
Technological Reflection
Take a look back on the history of business technology used by DLA Disposition Services.