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May 19, 2022
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.
DLA Distribution San Diego hosts director, Logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, hosted U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Dion D. English, director, Logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, at the center April 15.
May 5, 2022
R&D program yields new sources for obsolete parts, raw materials
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA research and development team matches America’s small businesses with research and development projects that address critical supply chain gaps and security threats.
May 4, 2022
DLA firefighters save lives in New Cumberland apartment fire
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As fire raged through an apartment building on 813 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Defense Logistics Agency firefighters assigned to DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Fire & Emergency Services responded to the fire alarm at 7:26 a.m. Dec. 30. Initial reports from the scene identified a fire in a first-floor apartment and multiple victims trapped on the second floor.
May 3, 2022
Mental Health Awareness: It’s okay to answer Question 21
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a good time to bring up Question 21 on Standard Form 86, which federal employees complete for initial or renewed security clearances.
May 2, 2022
DSCC named Tree City USA for the fourth consecutive year
MT VERNON, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus was named a Tree City USA for the fourth consecutive year at the annual Tree City USA Awards Presentation on April 21 in the Schnormeier Event Center in Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The all-day event was attended by representatives from 45 communities across 15 counties in Central Ohio.
DLA celebrates small business partnerships, connects owners with new opportunities
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is marking National Small Business Week May 1-7 by celebrating the contributions of small businesses that make up 80% of the agency’s suppliers.
April 29, 2022
DLA shares Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts with DOD
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Lisa Grenon and Michiel DeVito, family program managers with DLA Installation Management at Battle Creek, Michigan, and Columbus, Ohio, respectively, presented the DLA’s CAPM events to Patricia Barron, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy during a virtual event on April 28, 2022.
April 25, 2022
DLA Troop Support spearheads military maternity uniform pilot program
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is spearheading a new military maternity uniform pilot program, along with the military services, to provide pregnant members uniforms at no cost.
April 22, 2022
Employees can support Ukraine relief efforts through special round of CFC
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees now have through June 30 to support charities serving and affected by the war in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian and refugee crisis through a temporary reopening of the Combined Federal Campaign.
April 21, 2022
Customer-facing representatives focus on improving support at annual summit
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The third Global Customer-Facing Summit brought together over 200 DLA employees April 19-20 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, for presentations and panel discussions geared toward enhancing customer support.
April 18, 2022
A conversation with DLA’s director of human resources on sexual assault prevention
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Public Affairs spoke with DLA Human Resources Director Sharyn Saunders about the success of the agency's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and employees’ roles in prevention.
April 12, 2022
DLA leaders renew commitment to preventing sexual assault with 2022 proclamation
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders reaffirmed their commitment to preventing sexual assault by signing the 2022 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation April 12.
April is National Records and Information Management Month
The Defense Logistics Agency Records and Information Management team is leading an information clean-up initiative throughout April by helping supervisors and record coordinators organize digital files with better folder structures.
Disposal team expertise places surplus mission goods in Maryland food banks
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel recently assisted Marines to clear out excess material and steer surplus COVID and humanitarian relief property to needy families in Maryland.
April 11, 2022
Employee wellness program offers free, confidential services
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees have easy access to free, confidential resources that can help with everyday tasks like finding a pet sitter or dealing with complex issues like depression and grief.
Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year for San Joaquin County
TRACY, Calif. — Firefighter/Engineer Joseph Guerrero and Police Sgt. Ken-Ken DeVera from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California, were recognized as San Joaquin County’s 2022 Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year during a community recognition dinner hosted by the Tracy American Legion Post 172, March 26. Guerrero will now compete for Regional Firefighter of the Year honors.