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Dec. 4, 2019
Australian exchange officer assigned to DLA Distribution strengthens century-old bond
Until recently, Maj. Steven Elston of the Australian Defence Force had never heard of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. . So, when Elston was selected as an exchange officer with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters, it was a bit of a culture shock.
Dec. 3, 2019
Deadline for Real ID compliance 10 months away
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, every airline passenger must present a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the United States.
Dec. 2, 2019
Tis the season for CFC
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Combined Federal Campaign allows employees to give to local, national and international charities. The 2019 campaign ends January 12. CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year.
DLA Director reviews DLA Distribution dynamic operating plan with eye on modernization efforts designed to drive the agency into the 21st century
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Director visits DLA Distribution, praises successes, presents awards.
Nov. 29, 2019
Employee assistance program offers easy access to mental health counseling, financial services
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Human Resources officials hope changes to the agency-funded Employee Assistance Program will encourage increased use of the confidential resource available to DLA employees and their family members. EAP offers services to employees dealing with mental health, financial and legal, and other issues that may impact work productivity.
Nov. 27, 2019
Safety officials recommend tips for avoiding holiday-related hazards
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Traveling, decorating, cooking and giving are all part of the holiday season, and taking basic precautions will help keep family and friends safe and injury-free.
Nov. 26, 2019
Contract specialist hones market research skills in acquisition program
Alpharetta, Georgia — As a participant in the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program, Contract Specialist Nicole Lawrence appreciates the expertise she's gained performing market research with UPS's customer solutions group.
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. 18, 2019
Excess ARNORTH computer equipment provides educational opportunities
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base San Antonio website — In the early morning hours of Nov. 15, U.S. Army North personnel at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston quietly loaded 100 excess laptops and peripherals into a rental trailer, which departed the area headed east. Its final destination was Wilkinson County High School in Woodville, Mississippi, thanks to the Department of Defense’s Computers for Learning program.