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Oct. 8, 2019

Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group Hosts Military/Elected Official Reception

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group hosted the first annual Military Leadership/Elected

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, is a reminder to review fire safety plans at home and work. This year’s theme, “Not every hero wears a cape,” highlights the small but important actions everyone can take to remain safe.

Oct. 7, 2019

Fire Prevention Week: Plan, practice your escape

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, is a reminder to review fire safety plans at home and work. This year’s theme, “Not every hero wears a cape,” highlights the small but important actions everyone can take to remain safe.

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.

Oct. 7, 2019

DLA Distribution Albany celebrates employees

ALBANY, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Albany, Georgia employees enjoy a day of appreciation.

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. 4, 2019

Georgian Army Representatives Visit the Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command and Office of Defense Cooperation liaison members representing the Georgian Army visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania -- learn warehouse processes.

Oct. 3, 2019

DLA Distribution’s Hendricks promoted to lieutenant commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Lt. Crette Hendricks, II, aide-de-camp, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was promoted to the rank of Lt. Cmdr.

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.

Oct. 2, 2019

Distribution Corpus Christi participates in the Army Aviation Association of America Forum

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DDCT participates in the Army Aviation Association of America Forum held at Corpus Christi Port’s Ortiz International Center.

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.

Sept. 30, 2019

Marine Transporters Visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Headquarters Logistics Policy Office members and logisticians from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, tour the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania's Eastern Distribution Center.

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.

Sept. 27, 2019

Distribution San Joaquin’s Maldonado retires after 51 years of combined service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Having served a combined 51 years as a federal civilian and military service member, Richard

Sept. 26, 2019

Distribution Norfolk participates in OSHA Safe and Sound Week

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia’s Safe and Sound Week activities raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs in the workplace.