DLA Headquarters News

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Oct. 24, 2019

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Employee shares her journey through treatment, recovery

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this commentary, a DLA Public Affairs employee describes her cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Oct. 24, 2019

Distribution Deputy Commander hosts town hall, tours facilities and recognizes retiring director at DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's Deputy Commander hosts town hall at Distribution Albany, Georgia.

A U.S. Navy P2V Neptune flies over a Soviet freighter Oct. 27, 1962, during the height of the blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis. National Archives and Records Administration photo

Oct. 21, 2019

DSA supports Cuban Missile Crisis 1 year after founding

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — By quickly responding during to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Defense Supply Agency proved itself as the nation’s preeminent source of combat logistics.

Oct. 18, 2019

DLA Distribution celebrates 244th Navy birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution celebrates U.S. Navy's 244th birthday.

One woman and five men pose following the HQC National Disability Employment Awareness Month event.

Oct. 17, 2019

Double amputee veteran perseveres with faith, humor

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson credits God and his military team members for the ability to forge a new path as an entrepreneur, speaker, actor and advocate for wounded warriors after an IED rendered him a double amputee.

Oct. 17, 2019

Herschel Walker brings a message of hope

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Herschel Walker, national spokesperson for the Patriot Support Program, visits Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, bringing a message encouraging others to seek help for mental wellness. He uses his own struggles to relate to people.

DLA Vice Director Mike Scott (right) and DLA Combined Federal Campaign Manager Watt Lough (right) pose with a sign announcing DLA’s $274,000 goal for 2019. Photo by Teodora Mocanu

Oct. 16, 2019

DLA kicks off 2019 CFC campaign with $274,000 goal

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency's 2019 Combined Federal Campaign goal for National Capital Region employees is $274,000. This year's theme is "Grow Our Giving."

Oct. 16, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary acquires four state-of-the-art assets for the price of one

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After 18 years of operational support to the Global War on Terror it is easy to forget just how unpredictable things were for military services in early days, months and years following Sept. 11, 2001. At that time no one knew with certainty exactly where U.S. troops would be stationed, how long they would be there or what equipment they would need to move supplies.

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Oct. 15, 2019

New DLA team to integrate risk management, internal controls enterprise-wide

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is embracing mandates of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-123 with a new DLA Headquarters team that will integrate enterprise risk management and internal controls efforts across the agency.

Hurtado named Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with Disability 2019

Oct. 15, 2019

Distribution Anniston's Hurtado named 2019 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with Disability

ANNISTON, Ala. — An employee with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama received recognition as an Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with Disabilities for 2019. Twenty-three military personnel were honored during the 39th annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 3.

Montage of photos from video with title, "Defense Logistics Agency, the Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency. Partnering with Industry."

Oct. 11, 2019

DLA partners with small business for innovation

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA is dedicated to engaging with industry and small businesses. Businesses that make, manufacture or produce something should consider DLA as a potential customer.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Erica Doenes from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and
Navy Rear Adm. John Spencer, director of the DTRA’s Nuclear Enterprise Directorate, slice into a Navy birthday cake during a Navy birthday celebration at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Oct. 10. Photo by Beth Reece

Oct. 11, 2019

HQC employees celebrate Navy’s 244th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The U.S. Navy has come a long way since its humble, Defense Threat Reduction Agency official tells McNamara Headquarters Complex.

DLA Distribution Commanding Officers’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Message

Oct. 11, 2019

DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's Columbus Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's Columbus Day Message

James Stewart, assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs (left), poses for a photo with members of the DLA EEO team during the 39th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3. Left to right are: Stewart; Eric Spanbauer, DLA Workforce Recruitment Program manager; DLA Chief of Staff Kristin French; DLA EEO Director Janice Samuel; DLA Disability Program Manager Nancy Rivera; and Russell Lowe, DLA’s staff director

Oct. 10, 2019

DLA continues winning streak in DoD disability awards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Equal employment opportunity professionals throughout the Defense Logistics Agency proved their unwavering commitment to attracting the talent of people with disabilities by being named best mid-sized component for the third consecutive year during the 39th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3.

Defense reform and audit advancement are among focus areas outlined in the new “Leading Change” document emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 goals.

Oct. 9, 2019

“Leading Change” document outlines fiscal 2020 focus areas

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense reform and audit advancement are among focus areas outlined in the new “Leading Change” document emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 goals.