DLA Energy News

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.

Oct. 1, 2020

Survey results shape agency culture

Expanded work-life programs, enhanced career development opportunities and improved agency-wide communication are a few of the impacts on Energy employees from the previous Defense Logistics Agency Culture/Climate Survey.

Oct. 1, 2020

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, 2020

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

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's emergency management leader describes his Puerto Rican heritage and why he celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

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.

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.

Sept. 24, 2020

Culture Climate Survey starts Oct. 9

Civilians, military and local nationals, let your voices be heard! DLA is launching its 2020 Denison Culture Climate survey Oct. 9. The survey, which measures employee perceptions of agency culture, is used to improve culture to improve performance. 

Sept. 24, 2020

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.