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Oct. 28, 2019
DLA director lauds agency success, sets future goals
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams highlighted stellar agency achievements in warfighter support and informed the workforce about impending changes and future goals during an Oct. 21 Global Town Hall.
We are all safety officers
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Summit brings safety officials together to share ideas for reducing material handling equipment mishaps in the workplace.
Sasebo team expedites critical parts delivery to USS Lake Erie
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, Site Sasebo logistics support team delivers needed critical parts
Oct. 25, 2019
Demo of circa World War I defense building marks end of one era and beginning of another
In 1918, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Department established a depot on 851 acres of land in rural New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, based on its proximity to the Susquehanna River and Pennsylvania Railroad. Now, after 101 years of service, the last original warehouse structure from that era is being demolished.
Oct. 24, 2019
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Employee shares her journey through treatment, recovery
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this commentary, a DLA Public Affairs employee describes her cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Oct. 23, 2019
DLA Distribution announces Third Quarter 2019 awardees
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Deputy Commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, has announced the organization’s third quarter, fiscal year 2019 Employee/Team of the Quarter, Military of the Quarter, Mission Impact and Strategic Goals winners.
Oct. 21, 2019
DSA supports Cuban Missile Crisis 1 year after founding
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — By quickly responding during to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Defense Supply Agency proved itself as the nation’s preeminent source of combat logistics.
Oct. 18, 2019
DLA PaCE graduates on pathway to success
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA PaCE graduation marked the end of one path and the start of another for nine graduates in Battle Creek, Michigan. While most of the PaCE graduates fill various roles around the world for DLA upon graduation, Group 34 is unique. The entire class is graduating from and entering positions in Battle Creek.
Oct. 17, 2019
Double amputee veteran perseveres with faith, humor
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson credits God and his military team members for the ability to forge a new path as an entrepreneur, speaker, actor and advocate for wounded warriors after an IED rendered him a double amputee.
Health Fair draws hundreds
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Apples, massages and flu shots help federal employees keep the doctor away in Battle Creek.
Oct. 16, 2019
DLA kicks off 2019 CFC campaign with $274,000 goal
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency's 2019 Combined Federal Campaign goal for National Capital Region employees is $274,000. This year's theme is "Grow Our Giving."
DLA Distribution Expeditionary acquires four state-of-the-art assets for the price of one
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After 18 years of operational support to the Global War on Terror it is easy to forget just how unpredictable things were for military services in early days, months and years following Sept. 11, 2001. At that time no one knew with certainty exactly where U.S. troops would be stationed, how long they would be there or what equipment they would need to move supplies.
Oct. 15, 2019
New DLA team to integrate risk management, internal controls enterprise-wide
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is embracing mandates of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-123 with a new DLA Headquarters team that will integrate enterprise risk management and internal controls efforts across the agency.
Distribution Anniston's Hurtado named 2019 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with Disability
ANNISTON, Ala. — An employee with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama received recognition as an Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with Disabilities for 2019. Twenty-three military personnel were honored during the 39th annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 3.
Oct. 13, 2019
Search and rescue success
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A prepared police department and a former military Humvee from DLA Disposition Services saved the day for an elderly Oklahoma man.
Oct. 11, 2019
DLA Disposition Services contracting officer receives commission
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In early 2019, Jacob Curtiss, a contracting officer who began his career with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services last October, started his pursuit of the Navy Reserve Direct Commission Officer program for a chance to commission as a Supply Corps Officer.
DLA partners with small business for innovation
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA is dedicated to engaging with industry and small businesses. Businesses that make, manufacture or produce something should consider DLA as a potential customer.
HQC employees celebrate Navy’s 244th birthday
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The U.S. Navy has come a long way since its humble, Defense Threat Reduction Agency official tells McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Oct. 10, 2019
Illinois firefighters get mobile welding station
PEORIA, Ill. — Portable USMC excess property can be borrowed for use by 1,200 participating fire stations statewide.
DLA continues winning streak in DoD disability awards
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Equal employment opportunity professionals throughout the Defense Logistics Agency proved their unwavering commitment to attracting the talent of people with disabilities by being named best mid-sized component for the third consecutive year during the 39th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3.
Oct. 9, 2019
Charters reflect partnerships to help supply warfighters
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime cemented its partnership with a strategic supplier and renewed the relationship with another in the first week of October.
“Leading Change” document outlines fiscal 2020 focus areas
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense reform and audit advancement are among focus areas outlined in the new “Leading Change” document emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 goals.
DLA, GSA partner to streamline supply chain logistics, advance acquisition
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency and General Services Administration have several joint initiatives underway to address longstanding acquisition and logistic issues, including the first comprehensive Federal Supply Class review in almost 50 years.
DLA R&D to host Industry Day
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development will host its 4th annual Industry Day for industry and academic partners Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
Oct. 8, 2019
Portable electronic devices not allowed in areas approved for classified material
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Portable electronic devices can pose a security threat by allowing sensitive or classified information to be compromised. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams recently signed a policy restricting use of PEDs in agency-owned or controlled spaces approved for classified information storage and processing.