DLA Headquarters News

Nov. 30, 2015

I am DLA: Betty Brock

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Betty Brock, DLA Distribution, Barstow, California.

Nov. 30, 2015

History Highlights: Quartermaster at War - McNamara in North Africa

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara was assigned to II Corps Headquarters in June 1942. Two months later, he was appointed the Corps’ quartermaster and became responsible for five classes of supply and transportation, including all aspects of fuel and food. McNamara’s first task was to plan logistics support for the unit’s amphibious assault to seize Oran in western Algeria as part of Operation Torch.

Nov. 25, 2015

‘Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency’: November/December Loglines available

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The November/December issue of Loglines magazine, “Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at how the field activities within the Defense Logistics Agency work to support warfighters worldwide.

Nov. 23, 2015

Energy’s deputy commander visits Middle East

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, Bahrain — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy deputy commander accompanied the DLA director on a tour of component commands in the U.S. Central Command region Nov. 3-13.

Nov. 20, 2015

Enterprise Process Management: Driving Quality and Reliability

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Enterprise Process Management drives quality and reliability throughout agency operations.

Nov. 20, 2015

Smart Storage

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA — DLA Distribution uses performance-based logistics to improve materiel readiness and cut storage costs.

Nov. 20, 2015

Official Sources

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Logistics professionals can rely on WebFLIS for accurate, up-to-date information on supply items.

Nov. 20, 2015

Global Reach

Philadelphia, PA — DLA Troop Support’s Maintenance and Repair Operation provides customized support for facilities maintenance, public works and civil engineering around the world.

Nov. 20, 2015

Fuel Rebalance

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Energy rebalances fuel and its infrastructure throughout the Pacific theater to make sure fuel is in the right place, at the right time, for its customers.

Nov. 20, 2015

Procurement for the B-1

RICHMOND, Virginia — DLA Aviation’s Forging and Casting Assistance Team helps procure fuel-cooling components for the B-1 Lancer fleet.

Nov. 19, 2015

DLA Energy employees empowered for success

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The start of a new year is a perfect time to pick up a new skill or two, and thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Enterprise Rotation Program three DLA Energy employees will get the opportunity while exploring another part of the agency.

Nov. 16, 2015

A Conversation with … Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader talks about his role at DLA.

Nov. 6, 2015

Contingency planner rewarded for role in joint task force

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi — Andre Hinson’s work in support of Joint Task Force Port Opening’s exercise Turbo Distribution 16-1, earned him a coin from the joint task force commander at Camp Shelby Oct. 29.

Nov. 6, 2015

MWR hosts HQC Halloween 5K Run/Walk for fun, fitness

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — More than 100 employees participated in the HQC Halloween 5K Run/Walk at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 5. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program office sponsored the zombie-themed event, which had been postponed from Oct. 28 due to inclement weather.

Nov. 5, 2015

DLA Energy partners with DOE’s emergency petroleum stockpiles

HOUSTON — Deep underground storage caverns created in salt domes along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico are home to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, federally-owned emergency oil stockpiles for U.S. obligations.