DLA Headquarters News

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA NewsWire

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were prepared for Hurricane Florence well in advance of it hitting the coast of the Carolinas Sept. 14

Oct. 26, 2018

I am DLA

As the forward logistics specialist for DLA Troop Support in the Singapore area of responsibility, I provide contracting and acquisition logistics support to the military services, civilian agencies and other customers in the Indo-Pacific region.

Oct. 24, 2018

DLA continues strengthening industry ties

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams once again hosted several private-sector leaders at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Oct. 18 to discuss how DLA can enhance current relationships with industry associations.

Oct. 24, 2018

Where data is stored really matters

Starting with DoD’s Data Center Optimization Initiative released in 2012, DLA came up with a reduction plan heavily reliant on application rationalization and use of milCloud and commercial offerings.

Oct. 23, 2018

Customer Support in Sao Tome

To the Defense Logistics Agency Energy team, customer service isn’t just a phone call, rather it’s responding around the clock to real-world logistics needs.

Oct. 23, 2018

DLA employees ‘show some love’ during 2018 CFC kickoff

The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign season Oct. 22 with a goal to raise $300,000 to support causes ranging from cancer research to homeless veterans.

Oct. 22, 2018

Setting the PaCE

The latest group of Defense Logistics Agency Pathways to Career Excellence Program participants, known as PaCE, graduated from the two-year program in which is designed to prepare entry-level associates for success in their chosen career fields. Through comprehensive formal training, participants are provided an enterprise perspective of logistics support.

Oct. 19, 2018

Culture/Climate Survey results show positive trend for DLA

The results for the 2018 DLA Culture and Climate Survey are in, and they show overall favorable trends for the agency.

Oct. 18, 2018

Fueling hurricane recovery efforts

Heavy rains, flooding and severe damages haven’t stopped DLA Energy from providing fuel to hurricane response and recovery efforts after two major hurricanes, Florence and Michael, struck the nation over the past two months. In support of the FEMA, Task Force Americas has moved from staging area to staging area prepositioning personnel and fuel for quick deployment to hurricane ravaged areas.

Oct. 16, 2018

First quarterly DFSP site visit, Andrews AFB

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Maryland — A firsthand glimpse at where the fuel comes in, where it is stored, how it is tested and transferred through underground pipelines is an important part of understanding Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s mission.

Oct. 16, 2018

Agency software consolidation, cloud migration save costs, boost warfighter support

The effort to update, consolidate and standardize software across the Defense Logistics Agency, known as “application rationalization,” is helping the agency improve cybersecurity, lower costs and streamline its operating environments.

Oct. 15, 2018

Navy birthday celebration unites leaders, shipmates

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant organizations celebrated the Navy's 243rd birthday Oct. 11.

Oct. 12, 2018

14th annual Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum

Strengthening NATO relationships and laying the groundwork for new fuel agreements, 13 countries and 64 participants gathered for the 14th annual Fuel Exchange Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 25-27. Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa has hosted the annual meeting since 2007.

Oct. 12, 2018

Visit to site of key World War I victory prompts reflection, appreciation

Nov. 11, 2018, marks not only Veterans Day but also the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Members of the DLA Europe and Africa Enterprise team recently visited the sites of the St. Mihiel Offensive — a key moment in the history of Europe and of the U.S. Army.

Oct. 11, 2018

DLA employee volunteers time to track, observe dangerous elements

Outside his work hours, a Defense Logistics Agency employee at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, volunteers in an activity that puts him in danger to provide valuable information to help his fellow Americans.