DLA Headquarters News

Feb. 10, 2025

What’s in a name? The accuracy and uses of DLA’s title

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The apparent clarity of DLA's name belies the messiness that created it.

Feb. 6, 2025

Continuing the Alliance: DLA Energy and George Mason Renew Partnership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Renewing their commitment of preparing students for future careers, Defense Logistics Agency Energy and George Mason University re-sign an updated memorandum of understanding at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Feb. 3, 2025

A college injury led to a 45-year federal service career

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — William Cochran, a former Defense Logistics Agency Energy Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist took a walk down memory lane to share how his federal service career began and culminated with retirement after more than 40 years of service to the nation.

Jan. 30, 2025

Retired general to logisticians: The next war requires a new strategy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — War strategies and groundwork of United States adversaries in the Pacific have set conditions for a battle unlike any in the past, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Defense Logistics Agency employees Jan. 23.

Jan. 30, 2025

Broadening Perspectives: Adrian Hines Reflects on European Deployment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Adrian Hines, a Management and Program Analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Energy seized the opportunity to take part in a six-month deployment with DLA Europe & Africa at Kleber Kaserne Army Base in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Jan. 29, 2025

GAL, AtHoc profile updates critical to employee safety

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The start of the new year and the threat of varying weather conditions across the country makes now the time for Defense Logistics Agency employees to update their personal information in the Global Address Listing and the AtHoc Mass Warning Notification Systems.

Jan. 28, 2025

DLA Energy Americas Carrier Tour

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americans Commander Army Col. Alphonso Simmons and DLA Energy Americas West Commander Navy Cmdr. Anas Maazouzi were among the distinguished visitors that toured the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln that is anchored at Naval Station North Island in San Diego, California.

Jan. 28, 2025

Data acumen training signals DLA's commitment to data-driven results, culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics data is so powerful it's expected to shape everything from how employees manage DOD's supply chains to how it partners with industry and even improves workforce safety trends. Data acumen training is available to all employees in LMS.

Jan. 28, 2025

Employees, teams recognized during DLA’s 57th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director recognized the accomplishments of the workforce during the 57th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 23.

Jan. 23, 2025

HQC employees honor MLK’s commitment to excellence, civil rights

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The first step of rebuilding excellence is recognizing its death, a local youth minister told HQC employees Jan. 21 during an observance honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 21, 2025

Racing Toward Dreams: The Andrews Family’s Journey in Bahrain

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — David Andrews, a Logistics Management Specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East, moved to Bahrain nearly a year ago accompanied by his family to take on his current role and discovered his son’s newfound passion for motorsports in the Bahrain International Karting Circuit.

Jan. 21, 2025

Industrial base and supply chain readiness among hot topics at AUSA panel

ARLINGTON, Va. — Military and industry leaders said warfighting is changing at lightning speed and the Defense Department needs to strengthen its resources to meet growing demands at the Association of the United States Army’s latest hot topics session in Arlington Jan. 15.

Jan. 21, 2025

EAP provides support to employees, household members facing personal and professional challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency civilian federal employees looking to get counseling, coaching or senior care support for themselves or a member of their household in the new year can get help through the Employee Assistance Program.

Jan. 16, 2025

SEAC challenges DLA to think at scope, scale of war

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The key to winning wars against the great powers in the future will require people with the ability to think at the scope and scale of global conflict, the fifth Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Defense Logistics Agency leaders Jan. 13.

Jan. 16, 2025

New Supplier Pathway program links small businesses to DLA supply chains

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Small business owners interested in contracting with the agency can now use a new search function on DLA’s Small Business webpage to get contact information for the supply chain that manages the items or services they provide.