DLA Headquarters News

Feb. 6, 2024

DLA, UK logisticians sign historic agreement for information sharing, furthering integrated deterrence

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new, first-of-its-kind agreement between DLA and the U.K. is expected to strengthen risk management and resilience in supply and logistics for the United States, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Christopher Lowman hands the DLA LTG Mark Simerly with VADM Michelle Skubic and CCM Alvin Dyer looking on

Feb. 2, 2024

DLA welcomes Simerly as new director, Skubic retires after 35 years of service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic retired after 35 years of service to the Navy and handed off the role of director of the Defense Logistics Agency to Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly during a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony Feb. 2 at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.

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Jan. 29, 2024

Employees, teams honored during DLA’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated the accomplishments of its workforce during the 56th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters Jan. 25.

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Jan. 19, 2024

DOD releases training, resources to help combat trafficking in persons

WASHINGTON — Through innovative training and resources, the Defense Department Combating Trafficking in Persons office focuses on efforts to prevent human trafficking.

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Jan. 17, 2024

Commentary: Make a resolution to save a life this January by donating blood

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Instead of making New Year's resolutions we won’t stick to anyway, why don’t we resolve to help save a life by donating blood?

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Jan. 10, 2024

Commentary: You smell lovely, … and you’re making me sick

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly a third of respondents across several studies said they are irritated by scented products worn or used by other people, with headaches and breathing difficulties being the most reported symptoms.

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Jan. 8, 2024

CFC countdown: Almost $100K needed to meet goal by Jan. 15

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Almost $100,000 is needed for DLA employees in the national capital region to reach their 2023 CFC goal of $300,000 by Jan. 15.

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Jan. 4, 2024

ASOC team keeps eye on everyday operations, future needs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A hub created four years ago to fuse global support and business operations at DLA is living up to its name.

circular heading text Around the World with the Defense Logistics Agency around a globe with the DLA emblem and a background of map locations Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Guam and the Sahel.

Dec. 26, 2023

Commentary: DLA provides global support in 2023

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In most years, events force DLA to focus on one region. Not so in 2023, when actual and potential conflict involved it in six of seven geographic commands.

A graphic about returning to the office at the Defense Logistics Agency.

Dec. 22, 2023

Prepare to return to the office in the new year

FORT BELVOIR,Va. — As the Defense Logistics Agency gets ready to return to the office more regularly in January, employees can start preparing now so they are set up for success in the new year.

An exterior photo of the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Dec. 21, 2023

DLA Installation Management answers questions about parking, food, more

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Coming back to the McNamara Headquarters Complex three days a week has employees asking many questions. One such question might be the first thing an employee does upon arriving to work: “Will I be able to find a parking space?”

A graphic depicting two people shaking hands with the headline "Returning to the office" with boxes of text on the right hand side.

Dec. 19, 2023

DLA’s Human Resources team is ready to support employees returning to the office

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A willingness to help others is a common trait across the Defense Logistics Agency workforce. At one point or another, we have gone out of our way to assist a coworker, a neighbor, or someone we just met who needed momentary help or advice. Knowing we made a positive impact on another person, whether it was short-lived or long-lasting, provides us all with a sense of pride and satisfaction.

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Dec. 15, 2023

DLA Vice Director has in-depth telework discussion in new video

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn discussed the agency’s adjusted telework posture and the reasoning behind the changes in a new video interview with DLA Public Affairs.

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Dec. 14, 2023

McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrates the holiday season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees filled the halls and gathered along the rails at the McNamara Headquarters Complex for the annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 12.

Dec. 13, 2023

EEO offers training, tips for returning to the office

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the office more frequently is a change of pace for some, but there are resources available to make this change easier for the individual, as well as topics to keep in mind to make things more comfortable for everyone in the office.