DLA Headquarters News

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April 28, 2021

DLA, Marine Corps proceed on BRAC 2005-directed industrial supply integration

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Marine Corps to complete the third leg of a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure directive requiring the military services to transfer supply, storage and distribution functions to DLA.

April 23, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Nicholas Bennett

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Nicholas Bennett wants employees to know that sexual assault is a crime that affects victims, their friends, families and the agency.

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April 23, 2021

Defense fuel support at Craney Island

NORFOLK, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas visited fuel facilities at NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Craney Island in Virginia, April 15. A significant asset in the DLA Energy Americas East supply chain, Craney Island issues over 750 million gallons of military specification fuel to Navy and DOD customers every year.

A black woman in a black shirt and white woman in camo uniform - both wearing black face masks - stand facing each other in front of a cardboard box.

April 22, 2021

Slogan by DLA mechanic to mark agency’s 60th anniversary

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An automotive mechanic with a penchant for World War I and II history is the winner of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 60th anniversary slogan contest with “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.”

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April 20, 2021

DLA team supports DOD vaccination plan at DHA Headquarters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees from DLA Headquarters and DLA Distribution support DOD's COVID-19 vaccine rollout with daily help from teams at DLA major subordinate commands.

An infographic depicting the difference in the work of DLA Acquisition comparing 6 months of contract actions in 1990 against an individual month in 2021, amounting to an average eightfold increase.

April 19, 2021

Our Acquisition Workforce

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Gulf War ended thirty years ago this February. Among the several ways DLA supported the conflict was the 40,000 contract actions our acquisition workforce conducted with 1,000 companies.

April 16, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Helen Myres

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Helen Myres ensures employees are aware that advocacy services for sexual assault victims are available 24/7 through DLA’s SAPR program resources.

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April 15, 2021

DLA prepared to increase overseas vaccine distribution as DOD allotment grows

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is helping military health officials prepare for a surge in COVID-19 vaccinations available to the Defense Department starting this month.

April 14, 2021

Volunteering at Bahrain’s animal shelter

ASKAR, Bahrain — Grooming the local donkey, walking dogs and playing with kittens brightens the lives of not only the sheltered animals but also the DLA Energy Middle East team who volunteer at the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

April 13, 2021

New Romanian fuel agreement strengthens military cooperation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Improving interoperability between military forces across the world, DLA Energy signed a new Fuel Implementing Arrangement with Romania Jan. 19. This first-ever fuel agreement with Romania establishes the terms and conditions for reciprocal fuel sales and purchases between U.S. Defense Department and Romania Ministry of National Defence forces.

April 9, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Katrina Leverette

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Katrina Leverette takes pride in educating employees about sexual assault to help the agency become free from sexually inappropriate behavior.

Man holds brochure following the 2021 SAAPM Proclamation signing.

April 9, 2021

DLA leaders sign 2021 SAAPM proclamation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director, vice director and senior enlisted leader signed the 2021 SAAPM Proclamation at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 6.

Three masked male military officers stand with a female masked civilian at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

April 8, 2021

Support team deputy commander gains experience, kudos during deployment

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — DLA Support Team-Kuwait Deputy Commander Gee Hyun McNease supervises nine employees who monitor DLA’s supply chains across the U.S. Central Command area of operation proactively meeting customer needs during the pandemic.

Graphic is a collage of U.S. troops from around the world wearing various uniforms and performing various duties ranging from air traffic control to aiming weapons.

April 6, 2021

New DLA Strategic Plan outlines goals for 2021-2026

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Building tailored logistics solutions that support military readiness and fostering a whole-of-government approach to national security are among top priorities in the Defense Logistics Agency’s new 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.

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April 1, 2021

New DLA chaplain to focus on community connections

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's new chaplain, Army Col. Christopher Archer, was called to preach when he was just 5 and has nurtured troops' souls through two simultaneous wars.