DLA Headquarters News

From left: Betty Hoapili, DLA chair and assistant professor; Andre Batson, DLA Logistics Operations; Chuck Baker, DLA Energy; DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch; Ken Dodd, DLA Logistics Operations; and Steve Dubernas, DLA Strategic Plans and Policy. (Courtesy photo)

March 31, 2016

Busch addresses alma mater; urges interagency partnership, faster response

WASHINGTON, D.C. — DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch returned to the National Defense University March 28, where he discussed the importance of strategic sustainment in today’s dynamic environment and outlined the role support agencies like DLA can provide.

DLA Aviation employee Comeicha Wells works in the purchasing acquisition career field and is Level II certified.

March 30, 2016

DLA Aviation employee featured in latest 'Acquisition Professionals' video

A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Aviation employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites March 30.

Busch presents a ceremonial coin to Navy Lt. Joseph Thomas for his work supporting expeditionary operations for DLA Disposition Services

March 30, 2016

DLA Director visits, praises employees at DLA Disposition Services

Battle Creek, Michigan — Fresh from his March 12-21 tour of the Pacific, Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch traveled to Battle Creek, Michigan, to hear presentations on the DLA Disposition Services Annual Operating Plan and conduct a town hall session with DLA employees.

Noel Romey, an information technology specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations at Richmond, shows Senior Leader Conference attendees his refreshable braille display March 3, 2016 after speaking to them about how practicing resiliency has help him face physical challenges. The DLA Aviation Senior Leader Conference was held March 1-3 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

March 29, 2016

DLA employee describes resiliency in face of physical challenges

RICHMOND, Va. — A DLA employee who is blind talked about being resilient in the face of daily challenges, in a presentation he recently gave to DLA Aviation senior leaders.

DLA's Employee Assistance Program offers a wealth of resources.

March 29, 2016

Agency program provides holistic benefits, assistance

DLA's Employee Assistance Program offers discounts on products, financial and legal advice; links to webinars and discussion groups; relocation assistance; articles on a range of subjects; and much more.

DLA Troop Support representative Sally Pooler (right) answers questions from a soldier at the Warfighter Support Initiative, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 23, 2016.

March 29, 2016

Warfighter Support Initiative brings DLA to the customers

The Defense Logistics Agency took to the road, traveling to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in support of the Warfighter Support Initiative, March 22-23. DLA employees from 11 divisions brought face-to-face engagement to the logistics community of Fort Bragg and other military installations, to educate and inform them about how to better use DLA’s services and capabilities.

Lula A. Lacy, a management support assistant for DLA Distribution; Ian G. Ladner, an energy management specialist for DLA Energy; and Edward G. Guthrie, deputy director of DLA Energy’s Defense Fuel Support Point Okinawa, are the DLA Employees of the Quarter winners for the 1st Quarter of fiscal 2016.

March 28, 2016

DLA announces employees of the quarter for first quarter fiscal 2016

Lula A. Lacy, a management support assistant for DLA Distribution; Ian G. Ladner, an energy management specialist for DLA Energy; and Edward G. Guthrie, deputy director of DLA Energy’s Defense Fuel Support Point Okinawa, are the DLA Employees of the Quarter winners for the 1st Quarter of fiscal 2016.

Document Services technicians scan documents into DACS to build document libraries for users.

March 28, 2016

DLA Document Services success story: Records-management solution for Joint Personal Property Shipping Office

When the Army’s Joint Personal Property Shipping Office faced the prospect of doubling its workload in household-goods logistics, it looked to Document Services’ Document Automation Content Services solution to streamline its document-management processes.

Look for the new DLA Workforce Resiliency website.

March 28, 2016

Workforce resiliency website launches; provides tools, resources to help employees

A new workforce-resiliency webpage is now available, providing another resource for DLA employees and their families to use in developing the behaviors and skills to cope with today’s challenging work-life environment.

Busch visits Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 21, 2016. They discussed the challenges of being forward deployed and how forward-deployed equipment from the DLA Distribution Depot in Hawaii contributes to readiness.

March 25, 2016

DLA director visits Pacific region

Honolulu, Hawaii — The director of DLA recently traveled to DLA’s Pacific region to engage with logistics partners, senior military officials and DLA organizations — and get a firsthand, detailed update on DLA’s activities in the region.

Walkers and runners leave the starting line at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Spring Fling 5K at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 20.

March 24, 2016

Spring Fling 5K participants ‘Honor the Warrior’

Runners and walkers from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex hit the trails for the Spring Fling 5K March 20.

Judy Neary, a licensed clinical social worker from Federal Occupational Health, gives McNamara Headquarters Complex employees tips on balancing their work and home life March 23. Photo by Teodora Mocanu

March 24, 2016

HQC employees learn how to balance home, work life

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Setting boundaries and taking at least 15 minutes of “me” time a day are among the tips employees received in a work-life balance presentation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex March 22.

A child looks out from the Humvee the Tinton Falls (New Jersey) Police Department received through DoD's 1033 program. The department uses it to start conversations on autism. Photo by the Tinton Falls Police Department

March 24, 2016

DLA Disposition Services helps police raise autism awareness

Tinton Falls, New Jersey — A New Jersey police department is using a Humvee acquired through DoD's LESO program, which DLA Distribution Services administers, to raise awareness of autism among first responders and others.

DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer Matt Ligato is a Level III certified in contracting and is featured in the fifth video series highlighting DLA acquisition professionals.

March 23, 2016

Troop Support contracting officer follows Amazon model

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Troop Support employee who finds acquisition solutions for his customers was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites March 23.

Ahawana Williams, Anita Elum-Mason and Ieshia Clark, all from DLA Installation Support, participate in a cycling class at the HQC Fitness Center. They are among more than 200 employees taking part in the 12-week Winter Warrior Challenge.

March 23, 2016

Winter Warrior Project teams shed pounds with proper nutrition, fitness

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A five-member team from DLA Installation Support is one of about 45 teams participating in the 12-week Winter Warrior Project, a fitness and nutrition challenge that has attracted more participation than any other program held by the McNamara Headquarters Complex Fitness Center.