DLA Distribution News

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

DLA Acquisition leaders recognize acquisition achievements

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Top Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition leadership met with chiefs of contracting offices, or CCOs, and recognized several DLA employees during a visit to DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 16-17. Matthew Beebe, director of acquisition, DLA, joined George Atwood, deputy director of acquisition, DLA, to discuss acquisition workforce and compliance assessments, small business updates, strategic contracts, and industry engagements and recognize 15 acquisition employees from across the DLA enterprise.

July 18, 2024

DLA Distribution finance employees recognized for service milestone

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees from the finance directorate were recognized for their service to the federal government during an award ceremony held at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 17.

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.

July 17, 2024

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.

July 17, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain recognizes employee excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — Defense Logistics Agency Bahrain, Southwest Asia, military, civilian, and Bahraini employees were recently recognized for their outstanding performance and dedication mission during an all hands meeting at the site July 11.

July 17, 2024

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 10, 2024

New leader assumes role at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Toby A. Williford relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Anniston, Alabama, to Army Lt. Col. Bandon S. Ebel during a ceremony held at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama, July 10. Navy Rear Adm. Michael A. York, commander, DLA Distribution, presided over the ceremony.

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

DLA Distribution Europe welcomes new leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Kimberly Rembert relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Europe to Army Lt. Col. Michale Zdrojesky during a ceremony held in Germersheim, Germany, July 8. Army Col. Adrian “AJ” Sullivan, commander, DLA Europe and Africa, presided over the ceremony.

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.

July 2, 2024

Director, senior leaders gather off-site to discuss new strategic plan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and leaders from across the agency gathered to discuss the next five-year strategic plan June 26-27 during a senior leader off-site at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.

July 2, 2024

DSCC named top installation by Secretary of Defense

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III named Defense Supply Center Columbus as one of six installations to receive the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The winning installations were announced in a Defense.gov news release July 1.