DLA Headquarters News

March 29, 2022

Employee spotlight: Senior Master Sgt. Amanda Amaya

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Amaya is among the 1% of airmen promoted to chief master sergeant and the 2021 Outstanding Logistics Readiness Staff Enlisted Member of the Year for the Air Force District of Washington. 

March 16, 2022

A conversation with DLA’s first female senior enlisted leader 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal is the first female to serve as the Defense Logistics Agency’s senior enlisted leader. DLA Public Affairs talked with her about the changes she’s seen in opportunities for women during her 30-year career, stereotypes and more. 

March 15, 2022

DLA designated DOD’s printing services provider

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is now the Defense Department’s primary provider of printing services, office print devices and electronic conversion services according to a DOD instruction signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. 

March 14, 2022

New resources highlight DLA’s range of supplies, services

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new brochure and webpage lists DLA’s extensive supplies and services with direct links to the offices that provide them.

March 11, 2022

Daylight saving time: Spring ahead this Sunday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daylight saving time returns this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans set their clocks forward at 3 a.m.

March 10, 2022

Teams, individuals honored in 54th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The use of data science to support the nuclear enterprise and continued assistance to federal agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are among the contributions highlighted in the 54th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony.

March 8, 2022

DLA shifts major system to the cloud

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Information Operations team completed the migration of its Enterprise Resource Planning system from on-premises to the cloud in February, a move aimed at improving IT reliability and aligning DLA’s Digital-Business Transformation strategy.

March 1, 2022

Nominations for DLA Hall of Fame due April 22

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Current and former DLA employees have until April 22 to submit nominations of former employees for the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame, which recognizes those with significant, enduring contributions to the agency.

Feb. 24, 2022

New Industry Engagement Plan maintains DLA’s focus on strong partnerships

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Enabling and supporting a secure defense industrial base remains a DLA priority according to an updated Industry Engagement Plan that outlines five focus areas expected to facilitate better acquisition outcomes.  

Feb. 14, 2022

Deployer spotlight: Anthony Barlow

TAMPA, Fla. — Blending industrial and tactical safety principles into operations is paramount to success in military operations, and a DLA Support Team-Middle East safety and occupational health specialist is helping to do just that. 

Feb. 10, 2022

COVID-19 Coordination Team leads DLA workforce through pandemic 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's COVID-19 Coordination Team has worked since its creation in March 2020 to anticipate the virus’ next move and establish DLA policies that protect employees while allowing the agency to continue its mission.

Feb. 9, 2022

DLA’s charter evolves over time, mirrors the Constitution

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Like the nation it serves, DLA is governed by a foundational document that assigns authorities, lists functions and defines relationships

Jan. 31, 2022

New Back to Basics framework emphasizes career-long learning for acquisition staff 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The one-size-fits-all approach to training used by acquisition professionals throughout the DOD is shifting to a new framework that emphasizes basic knowledge and skills followed by job- or role-specific education.

Jan. 20, 2022

Joint Reserve Force empowers agency staffs to meet missions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Behind DLA's 26,000 employees are 667 reservists providing daily mission support that translates into warfighter readiness.

Jan. 13, 2022

Documentary showcases DLA’s 60 years as DOD logistics provider

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new 30-minute documentary proves wrong the early skeptics who thought a largely civilian organization could never handle the challenge of consolidating supplies and logistics services for the entire Defense Department.