DLA Headquarters News

Task Force Lifeliners' Lt. Col. Octave V. MacDonald, a native of Baker, La., and support operations officer in charge, 1st Lt. Charlee R. Warford, a native of La Mesa, Calif., and strength manager officer and Lt. Col. Eric J. Sloughfy, a native of Clarksville, Tenn., and deputy commander, serve meals during Christmas lunch, Dec. 25, 2013 at the Koele Dining Facility at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan. As tradition has it, senior military leaders served their troops a feast worthy of the Holiday. www.facebook.com/lifeliners (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, Task Force Lifeliner Public Affairs)

Dec. 22, 2015

DLA delivers Christmas cheer to deployed service members

Service members deployed this Christmas will still enjoy a traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings, thanks to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

DLA is America's combat logistics support agency.

Dec. 21, 2015

Energy Americas at Houston banks on commercial practices

HOUSTON — Total conversion from JP8 military specification jet fuel to commercial jet fuel in the continental United States during 2014 drove the adoption of further commercial practices for some fuel terminals.

Army Col. Derrin E. Williams, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Central, addresses a class of new Army officers, including Army 2nd Lt. Marcus Rivers, at a Dec. 11 ceremony at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

Dec. 21, 2015

DLA Central commander urges new officers to lead by example, care for families

Tallahassee, Florida — The commander of DLA Central noted the importance of leading by example and of caring for the families of subordinates, in his address to a class of new Army officers on Dec. 11.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch

Dec. 18, 2015

Holiday message from DLA Director Lt. Gen. Andy Busch

Around the world, the spirit of this season reflects a dedication to helping those in need, and no one does this better than the Defense Logistics Agency.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch (left) presents the Small Team Performance Award to members of the DLA Logistics Operations’ Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office, Operation United Assistance Team. The awards were given at the 48th Annual Employee Recognition Program held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 10.

Dec. 17, 2015

Hard work, high achievements praised at DLA Employee Recognition Program

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Expedited acquisition, increased emergency preparedness and millions of dollars saved were among the achievements the Defense Logistics Agency recognized with awards at the 48th Annual Employee Recognition Program at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 10.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod, right, meets Service des Essences des Armées Commanding General Maj. Gen. Jean-Luc Volpi at Fort Lee, Virginia, Dec. 9.

Dec. 16, 2015

Energy commander, French fuel service discuss regional support, experience sharing

FORT LEE, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy commander discussed ongoing and upcoming fuel support and ways to exchange knowledge with his French fuel service counterparts at Fort Lee, Virginia, Dec. 9.

Dave Herrick, left, trains the Air Force’s 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron on the Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s mission at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 9.

Dec. 14, 2015

436th Logistics Readiness Squadron visits DLA Energy headquarters

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosted representatives from the Air Force’s 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron to demonstrate how the agency meets their needs at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 9.

Children from the McNamara Headquarters Complex Child Development Center’s kindergarten class look on as Santa and his elves make their way down the stairs at the HQC Tree Lighting and Holiday Social Dec. 9.

Dec. 11, 2015

McNamara Headquarters Complex Continues Annual Tree Lighting Tradition

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than 300 employees gathered in the atrium of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Dec. 9 for the annual HQC Tree Lighting and Holiday Social Event.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Supplier Operations Directorates’ Contract Administration team members proudly pose under the flashing marquee at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Nov. 11, 2015.

Dec. 11, 2015

DLA Aviation Supplier Operations Directorates’ Contract Administration team enjoying record year

RICHMOND, Virginia — Rob Baker and Shirley Quaye, contract administration division chiefs for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Directorates have a great reason to be upbeat.

DLA Installation Support for Energy provided funding to replace external incandescent and high-wattage sodium lighting to high efficiency lighting at Defense Fuel Support Point Tampa in Florida.

Dec. 10, 2015

Energy projects at DFSP Tampa conserve energy, save money

TAMPA, Florida — Replacing incandescent and high-wattage sodium lighting to high efficiency lighting is improving energy conservation and cost savings capability at Defense Fuel Support Point Tampa in Florida.

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Va., staff treats OSHA staff to a tour of the USS Wasp (LHD 1) during their recent STAR recertification visit.

Dec. 10, 2015

DLA activities at Norfolk awarded VPP recertification

NORFOLK, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Primary Level Field Activities at Norfolk, Va., have been officially recertified with the prestigious Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program Star site status. DLA activities at Norfolk include Distribution, Disposition Services, and Document Services.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, transportation agent Mary Frances Alvarez has been selected as one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015.

Dec. 9, 2015

Corpus Christi’s Alvarez named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, transportation agent Mary Frances Alvarez has been selected as one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015.

Dominico Manding, motor vehicle operator at DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been selected as one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015.

Dec. 8, 2015

Pearl Harbor’s Manding named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Dominico Manding, motor vehicle operator at DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been selected as one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015 for his superior performance, technical expertise and teamwork.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod addresses the audience during his presentation at the 15th annual Defense Logistics conference in Alexandria, Virginia, Dec. 2.

Dec. 7, 2015

Energy commander emphasizes commercial supply chain at Defense Logistics conference

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod spoke at a training event during the 15th annual Defense Logistics conference in Alexandria, Virginia, Dec. 2.

Members of the 87th Logistics Readiness Support Group from MaGuire Air Force Base, N.J., tour the Eastern Distribution Center, the Department of Defense’s largest warehouse, during their Dec. 3 visit to DLA Distribution Headquarters.

Dec. 4, 2015

DLA Distribution hosts 87th Logistics Readiness Support Group

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the 87th Logistics Readiness Support Group from MaGuire Air Force Base, N.J., visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution on Dec. 3 to gain a general understanding of the distribution operations.