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June 16, 2020
DLA director describes return-to-work plan in virtual town hall
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency leaders are finalizing a return-to-work plan that balances employee safety with the agency’s warfighter support mission, DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams said during a live Town Hall via Facebook.
Agency leaders host virtual DLA Indo-Pacific command ceremony via video
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — During DLA Indo-Pacific's June 12 change of command ceremony, Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella used video to incorporate personal messages of appreciation for the DLA Indo-Pacific team from herself and other agency leaders.
June 15, 2020
Former staffer earns honors at top level school
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Before he became a distinguished graduate at the National Defense University, Don Phillips distinguished himself as a leader at the Defense Logistics Agency.
DLA operations leader describes supply chain resilience for COVID-19
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Multiple customers rushing to buy finite supplies was one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s biggest challenges in its COVID-19 response, the agency’s executive director of operations said during a June 11 virtual panel discussion on supply chain resilience.
June 12, 2020
From clerk typist to SES, Gonzales retires from DLA Distribution with 40 years of federal service
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Over 40 years ago, while still in college, Twila Coleen Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, embarked on a remarkable journey. The journey began in her native state, California, with her first federal position as a GS-01 clerk typist at the former Sharpe Army Depot — now part of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California. Gonzales rose through the ranks from clerk typist, concluding her 40 year federal career at the SES level as deputy commander of DLA Distribution.
Agency employees make every day a Flag Day
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Many Americans will continue a 104-year-old tradition June 14 when they celebrate Flag Day to show respect for the Star Spangled Banner, something Defense Logistics Agency employees do year round.
June 10, 2020
DLA ready to support new hurricane season
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s Whole of Government Division supports federal and state agencies during natural disasters and provides items like medical supplies, firefighting equipment, construction materials and fuel during crisis situations.
Then and Now: A 2020 look into LESO
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Law Enforcement Support Office, more commonly referred to as the 1033 program, has provided various kinds of excess Department of Defense property to law enforcement agencies across the country. Throughout its history, numerous questions have been asked: where did the program originate, what is the purpose, who is eligible to participate and how does it work?
June 9, 2020
DLA, service reps project supply demands for rest of FY 2020
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics and financial planners from the Defense Logistics Agency and military services refined supply forecasts for the last four months of fiscal 2020 during separate service-specific sessions June 1-5 via teleconference.
DLA Foundation scholarships awarded
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation awarded 19 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employees. Scholarships are awarded annually based on merit and financial need.
June 8, 2020
Army transportation officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout EUCOM, AFRICOM and CENTCOM changed hands June 5 as Army Lt. Col. Tracy Yates assumed command of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa.
Bagram staff remembers fallen comrade
BAGRAM, Afghanistan — Defense Logistics Agency personnel in Afghanistan took time to remember a colleague lost in a rocket attack five years ago.
DLA Aviation adjusts to COVID-19 changes, ensures military readiness
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Department’s aviation supply chain manager prepared to support coronavirus relief efforts as news of the virus became known early this year.
Program manager advances sexual assault awareness, prevention during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Bethrece Cheek reported to DLA in December as the agency’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program manager. During the pandemic, she works from home to help raise employee awareness about the agency's SAPR Program.
June 5, 2020
Leadership changes via virtual ceremony at DLA Distribution San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In a virtual ceremony signifying a change of leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, Navy Capt. Jerome White passed the helm to Navy Capt. Kerri Yarbrough June 5. DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference link from DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.