DLA Headquarters News

Aug. 15, 2018

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — At times, the English words didn’t come easily, but saying “Auf wiedersehen, danke schön” in his native language came naturally and understood as “good bye, thank you” to his American colleagues.

Aug. 15, 2018

Employees required to abide by Hatch Act

With the election season now in full swing, it’s important that DLA employees be aware of rules that apply to them under the provisions of the Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 7323, which limits political activities of all federal employees.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (far left) and former DLA directors Vice Adm. Mark Harnitchek (second from right) and Vice Adm. Alan Thompson (far right), present DLA General Counsel James Coyne an honorary DLA flag during his retirement ceremony Aug. 10 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Photo by Teodora Mocanu.

Aug. 14, 2018

DLA General Counsel Coyne retires after 38 years with DoD

DLA General Counsel James M. Coyne retired after a 38-year career with the Department of Defense in a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Aug. 10.

Aug. 13, 2018

2018 Energy Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Acting Commander Guy Beougher is proud to announce the inductees into the third annual DLA Energy Hall of Fame.

Aug. 13, 2018

DLA optimizes installation management

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In early summer 2018, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams rescinded a March 2017 change that separated DLA Installation Management and Installation Operations into distinct entities. The decision to “re-merge” the two offices to maintain the synergy, effectiveness and efficiency of having one Installation Management organization became effective August 6.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning could be used to boost efficiencies in various DLA processes, a working group from DLA's Analytics Center of Excellence recently found. (Graphic courtesy U.S. Army)

Aug. 10, 2018

DLA working group names areas for potential use of artificial intel to boost efficiency

A team from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Analytics Center of Excellence at a recent workshop identified more than two dozen DLA processes to which artificial intelligence and machine learning could someday bring greater efficiency and lower risk — in line with goals set in the DLA Strategic Plan.

Aug. 10, 2018

Newsletter offers latest DLA R&D news

The July-August issue of The Innovator newsletter is now available, with articles and information on DLA Research and Development projects, updates and upcoming events and activities.

Aug. 9, 2018

RIMPAC: On the spot refueling

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Imagine being on an active runway far from an actual airport refueling military helicopters one after another while their rotors are still turning. That is exactly what the Army General Support Aviation Battalion 3-25 did during the 2018 Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii, June 25 to Aug. 3.

Aug. 8, 2018

New policy prohibits DoD employees from using GPS services in operational areas

Employees are now barred from using geolocation features on personal and government-issued devices in operational areas including deployed locations and sensitive bases, according to a new Department of Defense policy.

Aug. 7, 2018

DLA Energy Americas provides fuel support for QLLEX 2018

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas and Task Force Americas provided fuel operations support and expertise to U.S. Army Reserve’s Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise at three East Coast and one West Coast location, July 14-27.

Navy captain in fatigues, addressing audience, holdling 'thumbs up' gesture

Aug. 6, 2018

New DLA Pacific commander holds first town hall

In front of a packed crowd, DLA Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella held her first Town Hall for DLA Pacific organizations Aug. 2.

Aug. 2, 2018

People and Culture: John Slone, a role model of success

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — John Slone joined Defense Logistics Agency hoping for a job where he didn’t have to think about being different. A place where he could focus on working with people who have equal respect for all.

Aug. 1, 2018

Logistics on location, everywhere you go

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency partners with military and civilian organizations around the world to sustain operations with critical supplies during war and peacetime. Below are summaries of videos demonstrating how DLA provided outstanding logistics support during two recent European exercises.

July 31, 2018

New DLA award to recognize current, former trailblazers

The new Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara Icon Award has been created to annually recognize one current or former Defense Logistics Agency employee, civilian or military, whose leadership or achievements had a measurable and enduring effect on the agency’s operations, customer support or culture.

Jan Mulligan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Supply Chain Integration, left sits with DLA Logistics Operations Director Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Johnson and DLA Logistics Operations Deputy Director Mike Scott at the the first Service Readiness Demand Planning Summit, July 12.

July 31, 2018

Inaugural summit spurs transparency, targets readiness

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency leaders met with internal and external partners at the first Service Readiness Demand Planning Summit at the agency’s headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 12-13.