DLA Headquarters News

June 23, 2022

2022 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic has announced inductees into the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame.

June 21, 2022

Legendary bulk fuel expert retires

HOUSTON, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Americas Operations Director Dave Ray retired with 42 combined military and federal service during a ceremony at DLA Energy Americas in Houston, Texas, June 15.

June 16, 2022

Joint Reserve Force leaders zero in on readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of readiness during their Annual Leadership Review.

June 15, 2022

DLA Foundation scholarships awarded

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation has awarded 31 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past employees throughout the agency.

June 15, 2022

DLA Energy Americas West changes command

CYPRESS, Cali. — DLA Energy Americas West bid farewell to Navy Cmdr. Frank Kim during a change of command ceremony at the Navy Golf Course in Cypress, California, June 13. The incoming commander, Navy Cmdr. Anas Maazouzi, was a previous operations officer and military deputy director at DLA Land and Maritime.

June 10, 2022

DSCC fuel point project to provide long-term solution for aging tanks

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three 10,000-gallon fuel tanks were installed at Defense Supply Center Columbus June 1, marking the beginning of a long-term project at the installation’s fuel point to replace aging underground fuel storage tanks with above-ground tanks.

June 9, 2022

Security, emergency services outlines best defense against active shooters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Installation Management breaks down the mantra “Run, Hide, Fight!” to help employees save lives during an active shooter situation.

June 8, 2022

DLA Headquarters employees celebrate Army’s birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees celebrated the Army’s 247th birthday June 7 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader, led the event.

June 7, 2022

DLA COVID-19 Task Force member wins Navy League logistics award

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Wilson is the winner of the Navy League’s Admiral Ben Moreell Award for Logistics Competence for his work with the Defense Logistics Agency’s COVID-19 Task Force. He will receive the award during the Navy League’s National Convention June 8-12 in Orlando, Florida. He is a joint logistics planner in DLA’s Agency Synchronization and Operations Center.

June 2, 2022

Farmers market returns to DLA

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The weekly farmers market is making a comeback at the Defense Logistics Agency. Starting June 8, the market will be held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the front doors of the Headquarters Complex. The last farmers market for the season will be Oct. 19.

June 2, 2022

DLA Energy intern participates in shadow program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eager to expand her career horizons and professional skill set, contract specialist Monica Martin applied for the DLA Energy Virtual Shadow Program to learn more about the diverse products and services procured within DLA Energy.

June 1, 2022

New fuel commanders learn roles and responsibilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six incoming and outgoing DLA Energy regional military commanders participated in a two-day course to prepare them for their role and responsibilities as fuel providers to Combatant Commands at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 16-18.

May 31, 2022

DLA prepares for upcoming hurricane season

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency discussed preparations for what weather experts predict will be a busy hurricane season and the best ways to support whole-of-government partners during a virtual hurricane academics session May 25.

May 25, 2022

Preparing for workplace reentry: A behind-the-scenes hero

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It’s been 26 months since DLA Energy employees were told to vacate their workspaces due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of the McNamara Headquarters workers teleworked from home, Kara Wagner, a GS-11 employee and retired U.S. Marine, stayed behind.

May 24, 2022

EEO managers discuss leadership strategies during virtual summit

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office held its virtual leadership summit May 17-19 with the theme “Next Level Leadership/Strategies for Success.”