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Dec. 30, 2019
Keeping disposal safe with inspections
Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan — Some things you absolutely have to get right because mistakes can be too costly. Making sure vehicles turned-in for disposal do not contain any hidden surprises is one of those things.
Dec. 27, 2019
Molesworth site recovers $60k in titanium
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A contractor’s raw element excess will be added to National Defense Stockpile.
Dec. 26, 2019
Agency’s nerve center improves Warfighter support
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Under the lights of a massive video wall, all eyes focus on the monitors as the battle captain’s voice echoes through the microphone in the DLA Synchronization Operations Center, Dec. 20. It’s standing room only in the 24/7 center as uniformed and civilian logisticians from across the DLA enterprise are briefed on defense missions around the world.
Dec. 23, 2019
DLA Director delivers commencement address to the Army Command and General Staff School
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams delivered the commencement address to graduates of the four-month long Army Command and General Staff Officers Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 19. The students were comprised of 118 mid-career Army officers and one civilian from diverse professional military backgrounds.
EOQ winner vital to Japan site annual inventories
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Megumi Ikeda first began working with DLA Disposition Services as a college student in the ‘90s.
Dec. 18, 2019
New DLA Joint Reserve Force leader to keep focus on readiness
FORT BELVOIR — New DLA Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase describes his background and challenges for the agency's reservists.
Dec. 17, 2019
Texas museum finds new use for donated granite slab from DLA Disposition Services
VEGA, Texas — DLA Disposition Services at Susquehanna and Texas work together to donate granite slab to Milburn Price Culture Museum.
Dec. 13, 2019
Federal Center adopts 72 families of Veterans for Christmas
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — DLA associates at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, support the US military all year, but as Christmas time draws near, they extend that support to their neighbors. Working with the Salvation Army, groups of HDIFC employees adopted 135 local individuals, providing food and gifts for the holidays.
Employee Assistance Program offers tips to reduce holiday stress
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — It's the time of year many Defense Logistics Agency employees’ thoughts turn to shopping, traveling and spending time with family members. But during the holiday season, stress levels can rise with parties and gift-giving. DLA’s Employee Assistance Program provider suggests ways to maintain realistic expectations and reduce anxiety.
Dec. 12, 2019
San Joaquin’s Zhang chosen as DLA Outstanding Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year
Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Ke Zhang, unit senior enlisted leader, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, has been awarded DLA Outstanding Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year for fiscal year 2019.
Norfolk’s Larkin chosen as DLA Outstanding Junior Enlisted Reservist of the Year
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mary M. Larkin, distribution process worker, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, has been awarded DLA Outstanding Junior Enlisted Reservist of the Year for fiscal year 2019.
Dec. 10, 2019
DLA employees, teams honored during annual awards ceremony
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency held its 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 6 to honor team and individual achievements throughout the year.
Dec. 9, 2019
J8 Inventory Finance Workshop--An End to End partnership to pass audit
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — First of many inventory finance workshops kick's off at Defense Logistic Agency Distribution headquarters.
Dec. 7, 2019
Program participants start new career path
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Prior to administering the oath, Cannon and his senior leadership team took a moment to get to know the new associates and provide words of wisdom as they start their new career path. A common theme of advice to the class members was to be open to opportunities -- whether it be a new area of interest or moving site locations—to get outside of their respective comfort zones, to grow, to find mentors and be mentors themselves.
Dec. 6, 2019
McNamara Headquarters Complex employees celebrate holiday traditions
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees united to celebrate holiday traditions including the annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday social Dec. 5.
DLA leaders highlight research, development efforts at Defense Manufacturing Conference
Phoenix, Arizona — Leaders from government, industry and academia met in Arizona this week for the four-day Defense Manufacturing Conference, based on the theme “Defense Manufacturing Focused on Warfighter Dominance.”
Dec. 5, 2019
Cannon wraps up year with worldwide town hall
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon addressed his command’s worldwide workforce during an end-of-year town hall Dec. 3 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
ASOC Futures Branch chief predicts greater agency role in force sustainment
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Rick Iwanski heads up a small branch in the Defense Logistics Agency’s Agency Synchronization Operations Center and works to strengthen relationships with the Joint Chiefs of Staff to support warfighters’ future supply and sustainment needs.
Dec. 4, 2019
Australian exchange officer assigned to DLA Distribution strengthens century-old bond
Until recently, Maj. Steven Elston of the Australian Defence Force had never heard of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. . So, when Elston was selected as an exchange officer with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters, it was a bit of a culture shock.
Dec. 3, 2019
Deadline for Real ID compliance 10 months away
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, every airline passenger must present a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the United States.
Dec. 2, 2019
Tis the season for CFC
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Combined Federal Campaign allows employees to give to local, national and international charities. The 2019 campaign ends January 12. CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year.
DLA Director reviews DLA Distribution dynamic operating plan with eye on modernization efforts designed to drive the agency into the 21st century
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Director visits DLA Distribution, praises successes, presents awards.
Nov. 29, 2019
Employee assistance program offers easy access to mental health counseling, financial services
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Human Resources officials hope changes to the agency-funded Employee Assistance Program will encourage increased use of the confidential resource available to DLA employees and their family members. EAP offers services to employees dealing with mental health, financial and legal, and other issues that may impact work productivity.
Nov. 27, 2019
Safety officials recommend tips for avoiding holiday-related hazards
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Traveling, decorating, cooking and giving are all part of the holiday season, and taking basic precautions will help keep family and friends safe and injury-free.
Nov. 26, 2019
Contract specialist hones market research skills in acquisition program
Alpharetta, Georgia — As a participant in the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program, Contract Specialist Nicole Lawrence appreciates the expertise she's gained performing market research with UPS's customer solutions group.