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Oct. 6, 2020
DLA earns DOD awards for its commitment to employees with disabilities
ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA celebrated a fourth consecutive win in the best mid-sized component award category and a DLA Energy financial systems analyst was also recognized as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability during the 40th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 1.
Bilal Muhammad, work leader at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, has been awarded the David Ennis DLA Distribution Community Service award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bilal Muhammad has been awarded the David Ennis Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Community Service Award for his efforts in addressing the needs of his local community and organizing a team of volunteers to address the problems.
Hulk hauled from Hanscom
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A hefty aircraft used as a static trainer for decades was demilitarized and scrapped by DLA in September.
Oct. 5, 2020
DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania inventory support team complete large reserve force training evolution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The inventory support team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania successfully completed a large scale training evolution of the joint reserve force.
Oct. 2, 2020
DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team and Capability Based Volunteers deploy to support Strategic Materials inventory mission
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In early August, Defense Logistics Agency’s headquarters acquisition team requested DLA Distribution’s assistance with support in executing an end of year inventory of strategic materials stored at the DLA Strategic Materials warehouses in Scotia, New York, and Hammond, Indiana. In line with DLA’s “Always Accountable” strategic goal, the inventory must be accurate to ensure DOD’s financial statements reflect the actual organizational expenses.
Oct. 1, 2020
DLA employees walk a mile to promote sexual assault prevention, response
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team continued their “Not just April” theme by encouraging employees to snap pictures of themselves walking a mile in September to show support for survivors of sexual assault.
Culture survey to measure employee satisfaction, drive change
DLA Public Affairs — Employees will have five weeks to share their uncensored opinions on life and work at the Defense Logistics Agency when the 2020 DLA Culture/Climate Survey launches Oct. 9.
Oct. 1 recognized as DLA’s foundation date despite debate
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Oct. 1 is widely recognized as the Defense Logistics Agency's birthday, as it was the agency’s first day of operations.
Sept. 30, 2020
The Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team of DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas has earned the Frances L. Scranton Packaging Achievement Award
NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking team was awarded the DLA Frances L. Scranton Packaging Achievement Award.
Commentary: 2020 events emphasize gravity of National Preparedness Month theme
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The coronavirus and numerous natural disasters highlighted the need for national vigilance. As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, DLA Security and Emergency Services Director Bruce Thomas encourages employees to remain aware and resilient.
Sept. 28, 2020
DLA Distribution Corpus Christi team earns Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, made a concerted effort to improve performance in support of their customers and DLA Distribution’s global mission.
Sept. 25, 2020
DLA celebrates small business partnerships during National Small Business Week
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has about 12,000 suppliers and over 80% of them are small businesses. During National Small Business Week, the agency celebrates small business contributions.
The Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award has been awarded to DLA Distribution Yokosuka Japan site Sasebo
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leading as the tip of the logistical support spear Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, at Sasebo has been awarded the Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award.
Sept. 24, 2020
Contingency IT Team supports Hurricane Laura response
FORT BELVIOR, Va. — DLA's Contingency Information Technology Team provided tactical communications for DLA Energy during the hurricane response effort following Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.
Agency adjusted support, provided global capabilities during Vietnam War
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Though once restricted to wholesale logistics in the continental United States, DLA proved during the Vietnam War it could supply warfighters in foreign lands.