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Aug. 22, 2024
Defense program awards DLA Land and Maritime engineer for new microcircuit device class
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime engineer is drawing Defense Department notice for his work with radiation hardened plastic encapsulated microcircuits.
Aug. 19, 2024
FPCON 101: Force protection conditions refresher
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Whether approaching a gate entrance on a military installation or entering a government owned facility, you have probably noticed the installation’s Force Protection Condition level posted prominently.
Aug. 15, 2024
Same skills, new role: How one employee found career growth at DLA
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Many people have asked me why I made what seems like a dramatic career change from communications and media to project management. The two fields appear vastly different at first glance. However, I’m sharing my story to highlight that skills in one field can yield success in another.
Aug. 13, 2024
DLA Mentor-Protégé Program to help small businesses thrive, compete for contracts
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's Office of Small Business Programs will soon have a new way to help small vendors expand their capabilities as it works to build a more resilient industrial base that can meet increased challenges from competitors and adversaries.
Aug. 9, 2024
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM team visits DLA Disposition Services and DLA Land and Maritime
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — A team from the Defense Logistics Agency’s regional command for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command got an orientation directly from DLA Disposition Services and DLA Land and Maritime on a visit to their respective headquarters July 15-19.
DLA director focuses on logistics support in EUCOM, AFRICOM
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly met with DLA Europe & Africa teams, U.S. military leaders and coalition partners July 30 through Aug. 5 during his first visit to the European region as DLA director.
Pearl Harbor team facilitates emergency $600k Maui wastewater equipment donation
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — DLA Disposition Services Pearl Harbor recently played a pivotal role in assisting Maui County following the catastrophic failure of critical centrifuges.
Aug. 8, 2024
DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor plays vital support role for 2024 RIMPAC exercise
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, team played a vital role in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, providing essential logistical and supply chain support.
July 30, 2024
DLA Logistics Operations team exercises COOP capability during national event
RICHMOND, Va. — A team from Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations tested their continuity of operations plan, or COOP, during a July 23-24 exercise dubbed “Eagle Horizon,” in which part of the agency’s Fort-Belvoir-based headquarters element relocated to Defense Supply Center Richmond.
Four employees receive DOD awards for supporting Workforce Recruitment Program
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's commitment to hiring people with disabilities was evident July 25 as four employees were honored during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon.
July 26, 2024
Customer service management team works to elevate user experience, customer outcomes
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's customer service management team shared expectations about new ServiceNow features that will help enhance users’ experience and improve customer support during a July 17 meeting in Battle Creek, Michigan.
July 25, 2024
Agency director outlines DLA’s direction during Battle Creek trip
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly paid his first visit to DLA Disposition Services headquarters and the agency’s Michigan-based logisticians July 23.
Simerly gets candid with employees in new leaders’ lunch series
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eight DLA Headquarters employees talk one-on-one with the DLA director during the first in a series of bimonthly meetings in which he plans to talk openly about issues like transforming the agency.
DLA employees graduate from DOD Executive Leader Development Program
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Distribution and DLA Aviation employees meet the challenges of 10-month DOD Executive Leader Development Course.
July 23, 2024
Former DLA directors help chart agency’s course ahead
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former directors shared their insights on the upcoming DLA Strategic Plan during a two-hour roundtable discussion July 18 at DLA Headquarters. The new five-year plan is expected to be released in late August or early September.
Contracting officer representatives keep services, facilities humming
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — No two days are alike for contracting officer representatives who oversee service contracts that make daily operations throughout DLA possible.
July 22, 2024
DLA, Small Business Administration leaders commit to stronger partnership
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Small Business Administration leaders strengthened their alliance in early July while sharing ideas at DLA Headquarters on how to maximize opportunities for America’s small businesses.
July 19, 2024
HR leaders launch DLA Careers site to increase recruiting, expand talent pool
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In the competitive landscape of today’s job market, the Defense Logistics Agency is increasing its online presence to attract top talent. On July 8, the agency adopted LinkedIn as a key tool to ramp up its recruiting efforts and broaden its talent pool by launching a new DLA Careers page
July 18, 2024
Agency, federal partners prepare for U.S.- based contingency support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency and federal partners discussed potential disaster support within the U.S. and practiced that response during a virtual Hurricane and All-Hazards Academics session and tabletop training exercise in June.
July 17, 2024
DLA employees earn inaugural DAU writing awards
RICHMOND, Va. — DLA employees win two of six writing awards from Defense Acquisition University.
Enterprise Rotation Program offers unique opportunity to join DLA director’s team
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees share their experiences and the benefits of working in the Director's Strategic Initiatives Group as participants of the DLA Enterprise Rotation Program.
DLA Troop Support pharmacists monitor drug quality, inform public health policies
PHILADELPHIA — A team of pharmacists that procures medication for the Defense Department and federal partners is working to improve pharmaceutical safety and mitigate supply chain risks for globally manufactured drugs.
July 12, 2024
2024 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 30 scholarships to students with close family ties with current or past civilian or military employees for the 2024-2025 school year.
July 9, 2024
Butterfly counts underway at DSCC prairie
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On a rainy, windswept early summer day, about half a dozen volunteers descended on the three-acre prairie habitat on the north side of Defense Supply Center Columbus to participate in the first butterfly count of the season.
July 8, 2024
New security readers coming to HQC’s main entrance
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees and visitors entering the McNamara Headquarters Complex's main entrance will soon need to swipe their Common Access Card through an electronic reader at one of six security turnstiles to gain building access.