DLA Europe And Africa News

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Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees pose for a photo with DLA Troop Support Command Army Col. Landis C. Maddox at their retirement ceremony on December 7, 2023. The 15 retirees finished their careers with a combined total of 516 years to the warfighter. (DoD photo by Edward Maldonado)

Dec. 7, 2023

DLA Troop Support honors 516 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated 516 years of combined service during a retirement ceremony for fifteen employees on Dec. 6 in Philadelphia.

Dec. 7, 2023

DLA Hall of Fame nominations due Jan. 16

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Current and former DLA employees have until Jan. 16 to nominate former employees for the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

An illustration showing what employees should do in regards to safety and security when returning to the office on a more regular basis.

Dec. 7, 2023

Employees encouraged to revisit safety, security measures when returning to the office

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the McNamara Headquarters Complex more regularly means employees have several office-environment issues to consider, including safety and security.

Head and shoulders picture of a man in a green uniform with medals on his left shoulder.

Dec. 6, 2023

Former DLA Troop Support commander named new DLA director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Mark Simerly for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and director of DLA Dec. 5 after a 10-month impasse of DOD nominations.

A graphic listing information from an article preparing DLA employees returning to the office.

Dec. 4, 2023

Employees encouraged to assess workspaces before January

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A little preparation may ease the transition to working more often in the office starting this January.

A group of people stand together outside

Dec. 4, 2023

Agency's customer service team working to standardize metrics, improve user experience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 customer-facing employees from across DLA met in person and online for a three-day Customer Service Management Summit in November.

Dec. 1, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates two new Hall of Fame members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jean Cox, the former comptroller for DLA Energy Finance, and James Young, the former quality manager for DLA Aerospace Energy, were inducted into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 28.

Woman sits in front of a laptop in a home setting imposed over an image of office cubicles.

Nov. 30, 2023

Commentary: The art of adapting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA employee describes her approach to the agency’s shift from liberal telework to more on-site presence.

A man lets an owl perch on his outstretched arm.

Nov. 29, 2023

Germany-based excess property specialist honored for Q4 effort

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Clint Sweeney nabbed fiscal 2023 Employee of the 4th Quarter honors for helping keep the Grafenwoehr site humming despite staffing shortfalls.

Nov. 29, 2023

DLA Energy employee earns Army honors for sustainment support to Afghans

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Maj. Michael Andrew McCrory from DLA Energy Europe and Africa receives honors for helping feed and shelter Afghans during Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome in August 2021.