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June 27, 2022
DLA Energy honors acquisition workforce
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy’s acquisition workforce was recognized during a high-energy honors program at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 15.
June 23, 2022
2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic has announced inductees into the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.
June 21, 2022
Legendary bulk fuel expert retires
HOUSTON, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Americas Operations Director Dave Ray retired with 42 combined military and federal service during a ceremony at DLA Energy Americas in Houston, Texas, June 15.
DLA Logistics Operations chief visits DLA Distribution Headquarters
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Distribution team provided an in-depth look at support provided to warfighter readiness to Navy Rear Adm. Doug Noble, DLA’s director of Logistics Operations and commander of Joint Regional Combat Support.
DLA Distribution Korea leadership changes hands in new, modernized warehouse facility
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Corinne McClellan relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Nathan Hadlock in a ceremony performed in the newest and most modern warehouse in the DLA Distribution network.
June 17, 2022
DLA expanding use of DOD advanced analytics tool
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Chief Data and Analytics Office hosted Advana/DLA Day June 9 to discuss the data platform’s capabilities and security features. DLA senior leaders attended along with representatives from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, OUSD Comptroller, Joint Staff, U.S. Transportation Command and Advana.
DLA Distribution San Joaquin welcomes new commander
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — Marine Corps. Col. Kevin Chunn assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, from Marine Col. Tiffany Harris during a change of command ceremony June 17.
June 16, 2022
Joint Reserve Force leaders zero in on readiness
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of readiness during their Annual Leadership Review.
June 15, 2022
DLA Foundation scholarships awarded
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation has awarded 31 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past employees throughout the agency.
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.