DLA Headquarters News

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Bales, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America, signals an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Squadron 122 to take off from the ship’s flight deck. As the Product Support Provider for North American Regional Warehousing for F-35 spare parts, DLA will help increase the Defense Department’s visibility of inventory as DoD works to decrease sustainment costs and improve readiness. Photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Vance Hand

Oct. 7, 2019

DLA preparing to assume warehousing for some F-35 spare parts

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is partnering with U.S. Transportation Command and the F-35 Joint Program Office to establish processes aimed at expanding support to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Vendors interact with HQC employees at Health and Safety Expo.

Oct. 4, 2019

HQC employees enjoy wellness expo

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Two dozen vendors and sponsors provided information about health, fitness, estate planning, and home maintenance and security to employees at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Health and Safety Expo Oct. 3.

Oct. 3, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Carlos Vidro-Martinez

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Contract Specialist Carlos Vidro-Martinez strives to grow personally and professionally; not just for himself, but to help his colleagues.

Woman in yellow DLA shirt stands in front of Caterpillar's map with the slogan, "Our solutions help our customers build a better world."

Oct. 2, 2019

Acquisition specialist embraces industry connection with Caterpillar Defense

Peoria, Illinois — Defense Logistics Agency acquisition professionals like Lynn Thompson are engaging with and learning from industry partners through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.

The Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 58th birthday Oct. 1. The agency’s mission has changed and expanded since Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara took command in 1961, but DLA employees still provide world-class logistics support. Graphic illustration of Gen. McNamara's portrait over the DLA headquarters building.

Oct. 1, 2019

DLA celebrates 58th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 58th birthday Oct. 1. The agency’s mission has changed and expanded since Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara took command in 1961, but DLA employees still provide world-class logistics support.

Woman in white against DLA graphic background.

Sept. 30, 2019

Analyst values personal, professional growth at DLA

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Business Process Analyst Haleema Rehman values the personal growth and career enhancement she's experienced at DLA, and her part in DLA's audit advancement.

Male presents box to female during active shooter exercise.

Sept. 27, 2019

Exercise helps agency police prepare for threats

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters police regularly test their skills in emergencies by conducting annual exercises. By practicing their response time, they can better protect employees of the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Portrait of Hispanic woman with American flag against DLA background graphic.

Sept. 27, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Nancy Rivera

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. In honor of Hispanics’ contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting Hispanic Americans like Disability Program Manager and EEO Specialist Nancy Rivera, who chooses to see challenges as opportunities for change.

Sept. 25, 2019

State Department official educates workforce on insider threats

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Educating the public is a key part of helping employees mitigate risks associated with insider threats. During Insider Threat Awareness Month, the Defense Logistics Agency hosted speaker Russell Palarea, an expert on threat assessment, insider threats and counterterrorism to share information about mass shootings.

Jeff Finlay, chief of security and emergency management for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, poses with Kane, a human remains detection dog. Finlay serves on Pennsylvania Task Force One, one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 28 urban search and rescue teams, as well as several local, state and federal incident management teams that help emergency responders bring order to the chaos that follows an emergency. Courtesy photo

Sept. 25, 2019

Disaster response: Emergency management chief shares experience, advice

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The chief of security and emergency management for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, also serves on Pennsylvania Task Force One, one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 28 urban search and rescue teams.

Cover of final Loglines magazine with military services and DLA logos.

Sept. 23, 2019

Final Loglines available online

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The final issue of DLA’s flagship magazine, Loglines, is available online.

Photo of helicopter and military personnel.

Sept. 20, 2019

DLA Disposition Services’ expeditionary team puts excess property in its place

Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo — DLA Disposition Services disposes of excess property around the world. The military services partner with DLA at the strategic level, allowing the mission to thrive.

Protocol specialist Elsie Valdes works in the DLA Headquarters Protocol and Special Events Office.

Sept. 19, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Elsie Valdes

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Protocol specialist Elsie Valdes values DLA's commitment to providing disaster support and humanitarian aid along with the friendships she's forged during the 14 years she's worked for the agency.

Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Swayne and Army Capt. Garland Fleming II, both DLA Land and Maritime reservists, pack and mark bare items as part of an effort to reduce suspended stock at DLA Distribution warehouses. Courtesy photo

Sept. 18, 2019

Progress made on suspended stock reductions, $305 million worth remains

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Training and material assessments by DLA quality assurance and engineering specialists have reduced the amount of suspended stock in DLA warehouses to $305 million.

Ben Stoline, a forklift mechanic for DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, remembers Hurricane Isabel’s blow to his home and community 16 years later. Ben leans against a forklift.

Sept. 17, 2019

16 years later: DLA Distribution forklift mechanic remembers Hurricane Isabel

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Ben Stoline, a forklift mechanic for DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, remembers Hurricane Isabel’s blow to his home and community 16 years later.