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Nov. 14, 2019
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.
Nov. 4, 2019
Navy, DLA officials discuss readiness, new Agency Synchronization Operations Center
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy and DLA leaders discussed cost transparency, material availability, forward stock positioning and DLA's ASOC mission during Navy/DLA Day.
Nov. 1, 2019
USACE, DLA discuss mutual goals, connectivity
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Discussions during the Oct. 31 USACE/DLA Partnership Day underscored the two organizations' overlapping missions and future customer support goals.
DLA’s first chief data officer named DoD government executive of the year
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — After more than 33 years of government service, all with the Defense Logistics Agency, Teresa W. Smith continues to thank her parents, family and mentors for instilling in her the importance of public service, something she believes led to her recognition as the Department of Defense Government Executive of the Year.
SDDC Deputy Commander visits DLA Distribution, tours EDC
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Col. Lillard D. Evans, deputy commander of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Oct. 15, for a general overview on DLA Distribution’s mission and function and a discussion about consolidation and containerization point eligibility and the need for a west coast port of embarkment.
Oct. 31, 2019
Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Daylight saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans rewind their clocks.
Oct. 30, 2019
Voluntary Protection Program recognizes safe operations at DLA sites
Five Defense Logistics Agency sites participate in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration program that encourages employees and managers to excel at safe workplace practices while maintaining injury rates below the national average.
Top logistic officials from the Republic of Korea visit DLA Distribution San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, hosted Republic of South Korea Army Maj. Gen. San Ho Lee and members of his staff from Combined Forces Command Korea for a briefing and tour Sept. 19.
Oct. 29, 2019
Risk management, internal controls top DLA’s fiscal 2020 audit agenda
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A new organizational structure and stronger focus on enterprise risk management and internal controls are expected to guide the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 audit efforts.
Oct. 28, 2019
Senior Leader Summit concludes, recognizing excellence
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Senior Leader Summit came to a close October 25 after a week of discussions focusing on how to improve the customer experience for the warfighter. The summit covered all aspects of the DLA Disposition Services business, with the goal of improving safety and agency culture while saving the taxpayers money.