DLA Headquarters News

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Dec. 7, 2023

Employees encouraged to revisit safety, security measures when returning to the office

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Returning to the McNamara Headquarters Complex more regularly means employees have several office-environment issues to consider, including safety and security.

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Dec. 6, 2023

Former DLA Troop Support commander named new DLA director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Mark Simerly for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and director of DLA Dec. 5 after a 10-month impasse of DOD nominations.

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Dec. 4, 2023

Employees encouraged to assess workspaces before January

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A little preparation may ease the transition to working more often in the office starting this January.

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Dec. 4, 2023

Agency's customer service team working to standardize metrics, improve user experience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 customer-facing employees from across DLA met in person and online for a three-day Customer Service Management Summit in November.

Dec. 1, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates two new Hall of Fame members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Jean Cox, the former comptroller for DLA Energy Finance, and James Young, the former quality manager for DLA Aerospace Energy, were inducted into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 28.

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Nov. 30, 2023

Commentary: The art of adapting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA employee describes her approach to the agency’s shift from liberal telework to more on-site presence.

Nov. 29, 2023

DLA Energy employee earns Army honors for sustainment support to Afghans

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Maj. Michael Andrew McCrory from DLA Energy Europe and Africa receives honors for helping feed and shelter Afghans during Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome in August 2021.

Nov. 15, 2023

DLA Energy honors acquisition workforce career advancement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — About 60 DLA Energy employees were recognized for career accomplishments during an event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 7.

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Nov. 13, 2023

Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss fuel exchange agreements

HONOLULU — Over 60 representatives from around the Indo-Pacific region met to discuss reciprocal fuel exchanges, interoperability and partnerships during the inaugural DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Fuels Exchange Agreements Forum in Honolulu Nov. 7-9.

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Nov. 13, 2023

Marine Corps celebrates 248th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Can the birth of the Marine Corps be tied to the history of the Defense Logistics Agency? The Marine Corps was born at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia Nov. 10, 1775. DLA Troop Support traces its roots to 1799, when it acquired land to build the Schuykill Arsenal, just down the street from the Tun Tavern.

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Nov. 8, 2023

DLA mission, employees honor America’s veterans

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Once a soldier, always a soldier. And for warfighters fed, clothed, fueled and equipped by DLA, the odds are increasingly good that while that support changes shape as a troop crosses into veteran status, it endures.

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Nov. 7, 2023

New defense industrial strategy, DLA demand forecast to chart road map for logistics partners

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new National Defense Industrial Strategy set to debut in early December establishes four priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.

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Nov. 6, 2023

Trapped: Navy reservist escapes Israel after Hamas attack

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Navy officer with DLA's Joint Reserve Force shares how her dream vacation to Israel turned into a marathon to escape.

Nov. 3, 2023

2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy announces the inductees for the 2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame are Jean Cox and James Young.

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Nov. 2, 2023

DLA employee makes exceeding expectations a way of life

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Vivian d’Alelio is a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management. In October, she received the Outstanding Defense Department Employee with a Disability Award at the 43rd Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon.