DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Headquarters

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July 23, 2024

Former DLA directors help chart agency’s course ahead

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former directors shared their insights on the upcoming DLA Strategic Plan during a two-hour roundtable discussion July 18 at DLA Headquarters. The new five-year plan is expected to be released in late August or early September.

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July 23, 2024

Contracting officer representatives keep services, facilities humming

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — No two days are alike for contracting officer representatives who oversee service contracts that make daily operations throughout DLA possible.

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July 22, 2024

DLA, Small Business Administration leaders commit to stronger partnership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Small Business Administration leaders strengthened their alliance in early July while sharing ideas at DLA Headquarters on how to maximize opportunities for America’s small businesses.

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

Steve Shea, a Defense Logistics Agency future operations planner, performs his work inside the mobile command center truck

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.

Dr. David Harris contributes to SIG projects in support of director-level briefings and other engagement events.

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.

College person with cap and gown in front of light blue background and text DLA Foundation Scholarships Awarded

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.

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July 10, 2024

Kaiserslautern CDD team fills important role across continents

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A small Germany-based crew sits at the forefront of keeping demilitarization-required military equipment out of the hands of adversaries.

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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.

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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.