DLA Headquarters News

Jan. 17, 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, DLA employees gathered for a two-day viewing of the documentary “King in the Wilderness” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 15 and 16.

A DLA Disposition Services forklift driver prepares diesel generators for transport to the Bahamas.

Jan. 17, 2020

Disaster relief equipment bound for Bahamas

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Excess U.S. Army diesel generators were recently donated to a non-profit for distribution to hurricane-affected portions of the Bahamas.

Man packs a camouflage with various unrecognizable items.

Jan. 16, 2020

DLA to modernize warehouse operations

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is keeping up with innovation and technology changes in warehouse operations by leveraging commercial, off-the-shelf software by SAP.

Jan. 16, 2020

Career logistician emphasizes importance of DLA mission to joint military audience

To remain relevant and effective as the last remaining superpower it is essential for members of the U.S. military to remain as informed as possible on technology, processes and world events as they evolve. For that reason, reserve soldiers and sailors assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s headquarters spent their January drill attending a joint training course.

Jan. 15, 2020

USAMMA team tours Distribution Susquehanna – gains insight into medical shipment process

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Tours and visits to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution are a great opportunity to build on the solid relationship between the Army and DLA.

Adam Ingrao, from the Michigan State University Extension Office, describes the Heroes to Hives program.

Jan. 15, 2020

Online program still shares need for beekeeping

Battle Creek, Michigan — While Morale, Welfare, and Recreation’s Family Programs was unable to bring a popular beekeeping expert back to the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center for another Lunch and Learn focusing on opportunities for veterans, there are still opportunities for people to learn this information.

Jan. 14, 2020

DLA Distribution Employee Spotlight-Stan Hemler

Stan Hemler, sign painter at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna, measures the spot where he will place vinyl lettering for a recycling bin sign.

Jan. 14, 2020

January is National Slavery, Human Trafficking Prevention Month

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Nearly 25 million women, men and children around the world are exploited through forced labor or commercial sex while traffickers profit from victims’ suffering.

A group of men and women from the DLA RDT Red and White Teams pose in front of a tank during training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

Jan. 13, 2020

Rapid deployment team members ready to support operations in 2020

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Rapid Deployment Teams support federal agencies during exercises and real-world scenarios including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. In November and December 2019, the teams of subject matter experts from across the enterprise trained for 2020 operations.

Jan. 13, 2020

DLA Distribution San Joaquin welcomes new executive officer

TRACY, Calif. — Los Angeles, California native new addition to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California command leadership team

Jan. 12, 2020

LIS host German National Codification Bureau associate

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Katharina Sommer performed as a team member of the United States National Codification Bureau located in Battle Creek, Michigan. DLA Logistics Information Services participates in the Allied Committee 135 which is consists of 63 nations that are either NATO or NATO-sponsored.

Two men and a woman stand on stage with a flag in a box

Jan. 10, 2020

A legend retires; her legacy continues

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Sherry Low provided 40 years of service to the federal government; however, her legacy extends beyond the strides she made for the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. Her legacy continues with her son, Justin.

Woman in blue coat holds up a "Show Some Love" sign during an event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex pond at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.

Jan. 9, 2020

Charity campaign manager ensures agency finishes strong

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA colleagues gathered around the McNamara Headquarters Complex pond at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters to show support for and celebrate successful Combined Federal Campaign efforts in 2019. The campaign ends Jan. 12, but it's not too late for DLA employees to donate to thousands of worthy charitable causes.

Man stands in front of office door with sign indicating the force protection condition is Bravo.

Jan. 8, 2020

Security officials caution employees to be aware of force protection conditions

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — As military installations tighten security in response to heightened activity in the Middle East, Defense Logistics Agency security officials are reminding employees to be aware of force protection condition levels.

Jan. 8, 2020

2019 annual history chronicles DLA's achievements

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — From a growing role in the delivery and storage of repair parts for the F-35 Lightning II to an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce pharmaceutical prices, the Defense Logistics Agency made significant achievements in 2019.