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Nov. 25, 2019
Defense Logistics Agency delivers a “taste of home” to warfighters around the world
PHILADELPHIA — Warfighters around the world get to taste a home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving thanks to the efforts of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain employees. The preparation for the troops’ holiday meal starts as early as April. Many ingredients for the meals are on hand at prime vendor locations by September, and the overseas locations start receiving high-volume items, like the turkeys and more than 131 tons of trimmings, in October.
Army, DLA officials strengthen collaboration
Arlington, Virginia — DLA and Army officials discussed major weapons systems support and increased material availability and other Army-related topics during Army/DLA Day Nov. 22 at the Pentagon.
RPA: Your new cyber sidekick?
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition personnel can now submit ideas for how virtual automations might ease the time demands of repetitive, rule-based tasks.
Nov. 22, 2019
New DLA CIO orientation to DLA Distribution focuses on technology as key enabler to modernization
Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and his leadership team zeroed in on technology as a key enabler to DLA Distribution’s modernization efforts during a Nov. 15 orientation brief and tour for DLA’s new Chief Information Officer, Dr. George Duchak, Senior Executive Service.
Nov. 21, 2019
EOQ winner hoping to learn more about disposal mission
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Shontavia Ortega was recently named Employee of the Quarter.
Nov. 20, 2019
DLA director checks in with Shadow Program alumni
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Shadow Program was established in September 2018 to offer high-performing employees the opportunity to follow and observe the DLA Director's activities over a three-day period.
DLA Distribution employee recalls tragic events that led to a successful career
When the city of Saigon, Vietnam, was seized by communist forces in 1975 it marked the end of war in that country the minds of many Americans. But for thousands of United States allies, the Fall of Saigon was the beginning of life-altering events.
Nov. 15, 2019
Logistics Information Services provides mission overview
BATTLE CREEK, MI — Logistics Information Services provided an educational mission overview to DLA Disposition Services associates and other federal employees Nov 14 at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.
Nov. 14, 2019
DLA standardizing interagency buy, sell processes with G-Invoicing
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA is ahead of other defense agencies in implementing mandatory changes to the way federal organizations buy and sell goods or services to one another, a Defense Department official told managers of DLA’s intragovernmental support agreements.
Recycling program manager details Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s contribution to preserving the environment
With 4,700 workers occupying 848 acres of land, DLA’s New Cumberland-based installation is the size of a small city. Inevitably, such a large population generates an equally large amount of waste. Rabuck says much of that waste is not only reusable, but some of it can sold in order to fund local jobs.
Nov. 13, 2019
Four earn annual Battle Creek area awards
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Michigan-based warfighters and civil servants were recently honored by local organizations for their contributions to national defense.
DLA: A lot going on below the surface
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Most people know the Defense Logistics Agency supports the nation’s warfighters with almost everything they need to execute their missions. What they may not know is that DLA performs about 90 unique roles and missions that go beyond what most would expect of the agency.
Nov. 12, 2019
DLA, industry share innovation, ideas
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA and industry research and development professionals gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to share innovative ideas during the annual DLA R&D Industry Day Nov. 7.
DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s Director of Logistics
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's Director Logistics visits DLA Distribution.
Nov. 8, 2019
Veterans Day: Thank those who served, still serving
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living and dead – but is mainly a time to thank those still alive for their sacrifices.
Nov. 7, 2019
DLA Director: New Agency Synchronization Operations Center now DLA’s ‘nerve center’
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s new Agency Synchronization Operations Center fuses mission readiness and business operations to better operationalize and integrate the agency’s support to warfighters and federal partners.
Air Force, DLA strengthen collaborative efforts
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force officials gathered for the annual Air Force/DLA Day Nov. 6 to discuss mutual readiness goals.
Innovative idea saves DLA Distribution millions in taxpayer dollars
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the largest Department of Defense distribution facility in the world, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s 1.7 million sq. ft. mechanized Eastern Distribution Center operates similar to any commercial distribution center in business today. One thing that separates the government-run distribution center from its commercial counterparts, however, is how money is spent.
Nov. 6, 2019
Veterans Day program focuses on building history, suicide prevention
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Veterans Day program took place today with James Doelling, director of the Battle Creek, Michigan V.A. Medical Center serving as guest speaker. Doelling’s presentation in part focused on preventing veteran suicide. “It’s preventable by you,” he said while pointing to members of the audience. “Reach out to someone who looks like they are having a rough time,” he said.
Marines celebrate 244th birthday in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — They may work for different parts of the Defense Logistics Agency now, but most of the attendees at the Nov. 5 ceremony in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Palm Garden Room all shared the same title – Marine. They assembled to celebrate the Marine Corps 244th birthday with a cake and the usual traditions.
Marines celebrate 244 years of persistence
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Arthur Pasagian, commander, Marine Corps Systems Command reminded McNamara Headquarters Complex employees to recall the dedication of Marines past and present during the Marine Corps' 244th birthday celebration Nov. 5.
Nov. 5, 2019
IT analyst learns software development, best practices at Microsoft
Redmond, Washington — Information Technology Project Analyst Rick Boesen appreciates taking on more leadership roles and learning from industry partners at Microsoft through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.
Ergonomics impacts workforce health
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chairborne Rangers take heart! Sit-stand desks offer a way to inject some extra movement to your daily office taskings.
Installation management director retires with vision of an exciting future for DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Though he’s only been with DLA for less than three years, Holz has left an impression on everyone who has worked with him. In a letter presented to Holz on his last day in the office, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution, wrote “As you begin your well-deserved retirement, please take with you my best wishes for the future. You will be sorely missed by your supervisors, peers and friends at DLA Distribution.”
Knowledge is power
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Nuhu Kashalla, a Property Disposal Service Representative with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services at Barstow, California, conducted a training session for customers at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, also known as 29 Palms.