DLA Headquarters News

Dec. 15, 2020

DLA ready to ship COVID-19 vaccine to overseas locations, Navy fleet

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — With the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine in the arms of some healthcare workers, the Defense Logistics Agency is ready to ship doses for Defense Department employees outside the continental U.S. and the deployed U.S. Navy Fleet.

Dec. 15, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Paolo Pappalardo is recognized and awarded as one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s top ten employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition for his efforts through the past year the Defense Logistics Agency recognizes Paolo Pappalardo as one of the Ten Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year as part of the DLA 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program.

Dec. 14, 2020

DLA supports whole of government, military services during difficult year

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Along with the rest of the world, the Defense Logistics Agency was affected by the coronavirus this year, but Headquarters and Major Subordinate Command employees overcame challenges to meet an unprecedented mission.

Dec. 11, 2020

Fire prevention more important than ever during 2020 holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With more people staying home during this holiday season due to the current pandemic, the potential for fires has increased.

Dec. 10, 2020

DLA Indo-Pacific employees awarded for COVID-19 support

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea — Two Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific employees were recently awarded the the Joint Service Achievement Medal for their support to COVID-19 operations in South Korea.

Dec. 10, 2020

DLA Training makes the grade during pandemic

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Like many agency officials, DLA Training Center employees in Columbus, Ohio, have had to adapt their operations and convert live training to virtual instruction during the pandemic.

Dec. 9, 2020

Peth departs DLA Distribution Bahrain and Dillon takes command

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Ohio native Navy Cmdr. Jeretta “Jetta” Dillon took command of DLA Distribution Bahrain from outgoing commander Navy Cmdr. Joseph H. Peth in a change of command ceremony held Dec. 9.

Dec. 7, 2020

Risk management team working to automate agency data on risks, internal controls

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA Headquarters team established in July 2019 to integrate risk management and internal controls across the agency is working to automate management of data on the agency’s risks and associated controls.

Dec. 7, 2020

DLA Distribution Warner Robins’ Oliver retires with 38 years of dedicated service

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, extends a heartiest congratulations to Gloria Oliver on her retirement from federal service after a remarkable and invariable commitment of her 38-year tenure.

Dec. 4, 2020

DLA Distribution Korea performs traditional safety “An-Jeon-Ji-Won-Je” ceremony

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea recently performed an “An-Jeon-Ji-Won-Je” traditional Korean safety ceremony at the site of the new warehouse slated for completion in February 2021.

Dec. 2, 2020

National capital region employees almost halfway to 2020 CFC goal

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees in the national capital region are almost halfway toward reaching their 2020 Combined Federal Campaign goal of $260,000.

Dec. 2, 2020

DLA Distribution continues to improve audit readiness from the top

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each year, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters develops a theme and commitment to help advance physical and financial operations to pass audit.

Nov. 30, 2020

DLA R&D Industry Collider Day fuses industry, ingenuity

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 500 government and industry partners participated in DLA's first virtual Industry Collider Day Nov. 18.

Nov. 23, 2020

Mission Monday: DLA Distribution Warner Robins

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Michael Lester, Defense Logistics Agency distribution process worker processes critical items into the distribution process at Robins Air Force Base.

Nov. 17, 2020

The DLA Rap talk show to highlight agency 'heroes,’ unique missions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees and unique missions are the subject of a video talk show called The DLA Rap.