DLA Headquarters News

A firefighter suppresses hot spots during the 2014 wildfire season in California. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support began providing firefighting and other materiel to wildland firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service in 2014.

Oct. 5, 2016

C&E boosts support to wildland firefighters

PHILADELPHIA — More than 10 million acres in the United States burned during last year’s record-setting wildfire season. And since the 2014 season, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided materiel to help wildland firefighters contain the infernos.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Brista Stair administers flu vaccinations to Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima.

Oct. 5, 2016

DLA Distribution issues 2016 flu vaccine

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — For the 10th year in a row, DLA Distribution is ensuring the storage and distribution of the seasonal influenza vaccine to military all over the globe.

DLA Human Resources Director Brad Bunn presents Kathy Rhem, DLA Human Resources communications manager and the 2016 CFC campaign manager for DLA Headquarters, the agency’s 2016 contribution goal.

Oct. 4, 2016

Headquarters Complex organizations kick off charitable campaign

Since its inception, the Combined Federal Campaign has raised more than $8 billion for local and global charities, said Brad Bunn, the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources director and DLA Headquarters vice chair for the 2016 campaign.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, left, presents Stephen DiLizio, business process analyst, with a Vietnam War veteran pin to honor his service during the war at a Quarterly Awards ceremony Sept. 28.

Oct. 3, 2016

Tutors, forward-deployed reps recognized at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — More than 40 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were honored for exceptional service during a Quarterly Awards ceremony Sept. 28.

Mary Mahey, contracting officer with DLA Land and Maritime at Mechanicsburg, Pa., receives her first chemotherapy treatment in August 2016. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2016.

Oct. 3, 2016

Mary Mahey: A DLA employee's journey with breast cancer

MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania — When Mary Mahey, contracting officer with DLA Land and Maritime at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, first received the news, she was in total shock and disbelief. She had never had any serious illnesses.

Defense Logistics Agency employee Angela Patterson (left) and Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Marcus Pryor (right) view the new Digital DSR tool.

Sept. 30, 2016

New disposal support representative always on duty

Battle Creek, Michigan — Customers may already know to contact a disposal support representative when needing advice about turning in property, but the newcomer can claim to work longer hours because this is a digital DSR.

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. This year’s theme is once again “Don’t wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”

Sept. 29, 2016

National Preparedness Month: Preparing for a Flood

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. This year’s theme is once again “Don’t wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”

The results of the survey show DLA employees are overall more satisfied with their agency than are their counterparts at many other agencies.

Sept. 28, 2016

DLA results on federal survey show favorable employee opinions of agency

Defense Logistics Agency employees view their organization more favorably than employees of many other Defense Department or federal government agencies, according to survey results released this month.

The 2016 Commander’s Cup top military team, Team Cold Steele, receives their trophy with installation commander Army Col. Brad Eungard, far left, senior enlisted advisor 1st Sgt. Janine Burr, far right, and DLA Susquehanna site director Rob Montefour, second from right.

Sept. 28, 2016

Commander’s Cup winners announced following final event in series

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — New Cumberland Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation officially closed out its sixth annual Commander’s Cup, which ran from May 20 through September 23, with a 10k race.

DLA Distribution Norfolk supervisors participating in the Foundations of High Performing Leadership training.

Sept. 27, 2016

DLA Distribution Norfolk graduates supervisors from Foundations of High Performing Leadership

NORFOLK, Virginia — DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, recently celebrated the graduation of 65 supervisors from an intensive, multi-day leadership course.

DLA Director Lt. Gen. Andy Busch (center); Capt. Shane Perry (left), the youngest airmen attending; and Col. John Martin, the oldest airman attending as a guest, use a sword to cut the Air Force birthday cake at a Sept. 22 celebration.

Sept. 26, 2016

‘Always an airman’ at 69th Air Force birthday

Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 69th birthday with stories and performances at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 22.

Even in casual workplace conversations, federal employees must abide by the Hatch Act and its restrictions on political expression.

Sept. 23, 2016

A little less conversation: The Hatch Act and discussions with coworkers

As the presidential and congressional elections approach, federal employees must abide by the restrictions on political activity set forth in the Hatch Act. To that end, DLA’s Office of General Counsel and Office of Public Affairs are offering periodic guidance — answers to common questions that employees may have about what they can and can’t say and do in everyday situations.

Navy chief petty officer selectees and supporters run through the DLA Distribution Norfolk compound during the annual “Run with the Chiefs” event.

Sept. 23, 2016

Norfolk distribution center supports annual “Run with the Chiefs” event

NORFOLK, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., recently opened its streets to support Naval Station Norfolk’s “Run with the Chiefs” event. This year’s 5k run had more than 1,000 participants, and was a celebration of past and present chief petty officers and selectees.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch inducted former agency leader David Ennis into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20.

Sept. 22, 2016

Former Distribution leader inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch inducted former agency leader David Ennis into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

DLA senior leaders and 2015 Hall of Fame honorees at the Sept. 20, 2016, induction ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. From left: Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, Albert Kluczynski (on behalf of Paula Kluczynski), Celia Adolphi, David Ennis, Paul Zebrowski, Kent Galbraith, Mike Cannon (on behalf of Krissie Davis), Retired Vice Adm. Al Thompson, and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin.

Sept. 21, 2016

Agency welcomes seven new honorees into Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency inducted seven honorees into its Hall of Fame in a Sept. 20, 2016, ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, attended by current and former senior leaders from throughout the agency and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as well as the families of the honorees.