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Jan. 9, 2020

Charity campaign manager ensures agency finishes strong

DLA colleagues gathered around the McNamara Headquarters Complex pond at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters to show support for and celebrate successful Combined Federal Campaign efforts in 2019. The campaign ends Jan. 12, but it's not too late for DLA employees to donate to thousands of worthy charitable causes.

Jan. 8, 2020

Security officials caution employees to be aware of force protection conditions

As military installations tighten security in response to heightened activity in the Middle East, Defense Logistics Agency security officials are reminding employees to be aware of force protection condition levels. 

Jan. 8, 2020

2019 annual history chronicles DLA's achievements

From a growing role in the delivery and storage of repair parts for the F-35 Lightning II to an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce pharmaceutical prices, the Defense Logistics Agency made significant achievements in 2019.

Jan. 6, 2020

Employee thanked for helping homeless vets

A Defense Logistics Agency employee at a Georgia site was honored recently by the Veterans Affairs for his effort assisting their staff in getting useable items to homeless veterans who can really use them.

Jan. 1, 2020

New equipment can help fitness center users meet the new year

Some new arrivals at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center may make it easier for employees that are considering fitness goals for their 2020 New Year’s resolutions.

Dec. 30, 2019

Keeping disposal safe with inspections

Some things you absolutely have to get right because mistakes can be too costly. Making sure vehicles turned-in for disposal do not contain any hidden surprises is one of those things.

Dec. 27, 2019

Molesworth site recovers $60k in titanium

A contractor’s raw element excess will be added to National Defense Stockpile.

Dec. 26, 2019

Agency’s nerve center improves Warfighter support

Under the lights of a massive video wall, all eyes focus on the monitors as the battle captain’s voice echoes through the microphone in the DLA Synchronization Operations Center, Dec. 20. It’s standing room only in the 24/7 center as uniformed and civilian logisticians from across the DLA enterprise are briefed on defense missions around the world. 

Dec. 24, 2019

Federal Center festivities get children in the holiday spirit

Children gathered at the HDIFC to celebrate Christmas with Santa, gifts and activities.

Dec. 23, 2019

DLA Director delivers commencement address to the Army Command and General Staff School

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams delivered the commencement address to graduates of the four-month long Army Command and General Staff Officers Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 19. The students were comprised of 118 mid-career Army officers and one civilian from diverse professional military backgrounds.

Dec. 23, 2019

EOQ winner vital to Japan site annual inventories

Megumi Ikeda first began working with DLA Disposition Services as a college student in the ‘90s.

Dec. 18, 2019

New DLA Joint Reserve Force leader to keep focus on readiness

New DLA Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase describes his background and challenges for the agency's reservists.

Dec. 17, 2019

Texas museum finds new use for donated granite slab from DLA Disposition Services

DLA Disposition Services at Susquehanna and Texas work together to donate granite slab to Milburn Price Culture Museum.

Dec. 13, 2019

Federal Center adopts 72 families of Veterans for Christmas

DLA associates at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, support the US military all year, but as Christmas time draws near, they extend that support to their neighbors. Working with the Salvation Army, groups of HDIFC employees adopted 135 local individuals, providing food and gifts for the holidays.

Dec. 13, 2019

Employee Assistance Program offers tips to reduce holiday stress

It's the time of year many Defense Logistics Agency employees’ thoughts turn to shopping, traveling and spending time with family members. But during the holiday season, stress levels can rise with parties and gift-giving. DLA’s Employee Assistance Program provider suggests ways to maintain realistic expectations and reduce anxiety.