DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Headquarters

Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith is the director of DLA Logistics Operations.

Nov. 21, 2016

Commentary: DLA Regional Commanders shift to touch points for geographic combatant command

In September, I presided over DLA Pacific’s change of command, in which Navy Capt. Tim Daniels took the reins of that outstanding organization from Army Col. Richard Ellis. The ceremony marked more than one change for that team. As Capt. Daniels accepted the unit colors, he initiated a shift in the way DLA Pacific and our other regional commands work with our partners around the world.

A number of DLA employees have shown incredible resiliency in the face of serious challenges in their lives.

Nov. 16, 2016

Commentary: Resiliency not just a buzzword for DLA employees

DLA's focus on celebrating and encouraging resiliency among the workforce has brought to light some truly inspiring examples of employees overcoming life-changing setbacks, often with the help of their friends, family and coworkers.

From the halls of McNamara, Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps!

Nov. 15, 2016

Marine Corps’ 241st birthday brings out Marine spirit

Marines and friends of the military service filled the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium to celebrate the Marine Corps' 241st birthday Nov. 10.

Mike Scott and Tony Poleo field questions from Cost Summit VII attendees.

Nov. 14, 2016

Cost summit continues pursuit of financial transparency

In an ongoing effort to facilitate discussion of financial issues with its customers, Defense Logistics Agency Finance and Logistics Operations leaders hosted their quarterly cost summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Nov. 7.

What is the Defense Logistics Agency? A new video explains DLA on kid-friendly terms.

Nov. 9, 2016

Kids learn DLA basics in new video

Just what is the Defense Logistics Agency? What is logistics, anyway? A new video aimed at young people answers those very questions and more.

Terry Simpson, deputy executive director of the Nuclear Enterprise Support Office, describes the importance of DLA’s commitment to supporting the DoD’s nuclear mission during the Nuclear Management Executive Course offered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Nov. 8, 2016

DLA employees supporting nuclear enterprise receive Air Force training

About 30 employees from Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters and its field activities who are involved in supporting the Department of Defense nuclear mission attended the Nuclear Management Executive Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander (right), greets Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, as he arrives for a visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov. 2

Nov. 7, 2016

USMC commandant sees DLA support of Marines during Philly visit

PHILADELPHIA — The Marine Corps’ highest-ranking officer visited DLA Troop Support Nov. 2 to learn more about the organization and how it supports America’s Marines.

Since the official kick-off for the Combined Federal Campaign on Oct. 3, the Defense Logistics Agency has reached more than 30 percent of its fundraising goal of $315,000.

Nov. 1, 2016

CFC fundraising drive off to strong start for DLA Headquarters, DLA Energy

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are outpacing the rest of the Defense Department in the annual Combined Federal Campaign.

Nov. 1, 2016

Magnificent Seven

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In September, the DLA Hall of Fame inducted seven new members based on their achievements on behalf of the agency.

A B-52 Stratofortress is refueled in flight on April 2, 2014 over the Pacific Ocean near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Nov. 1, 2016

A Lofty Vintage

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The B-52, the B-1B and the MH-53 are decades old and kept aloft by DLA personnel.