DLA Headquarters News

Oct. 29, 2019

Risk management, internal controls top DLA’s fiscal 2020 audit agenda

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A new organizational structure and stronger focus on enterprise risk management and internal controls are expected to guide the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 audit efforts. 

Oct. 28, 2019

Senior Leader Summit concludes, recognizing excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Senior Leader Summit came to a close October 25 after a week of discussions focusing on how to improve the customer experience for the warfighter. The summit covered all aspects of the DLA Disposition Services business, with the goal of improving safety and agency culture while saving the taxpayers money.

Oct. 28, 2019

DLA director lauds agency success, sets future goals

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams highlighted stellar agency achievements in warfighter support and informed the workforce about impending changes and future goals during an Oct. 21 Global Town Hall.

Oct. 28, 2019

We are all safety officers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Summit brings safety officials together to share ideas for reducing material handling equipment mishaps in the workplace.

Oct. 28, 2019

Sasebo team expedites critical parts delivery to USS Lake Erie

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, Site Sasebo logistics support team delivers needed critical parts

Oct. 25, 2019

Demo of circa World War I defense building marks end of one era and beginning of another

In 1918, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Department established a depot on 851 acres of land in rural New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, based on its proximity to the Susquehanna River and Pennsylvania Railroad. Now, after 101 years of service, the last original warehouse structure from that era is being demolished.

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. 23, 2019

DLA Distribution announces Third Quarter 2019 awardees

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Deputy Commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, has announced the organization’s third quarter, fiscal year 2019 Employee/Team of the Quarter, Military of the Quarter, Mission Impact and Strategic Goals winners.

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 PaCE graduates on pathway to success

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA PaCE graduation marked the end of one path and the start of another for nine graduates in Battle Creek, Michigan. While most of the PaCE graduates fill various roles around the world for DLA upon graduation, Group 34 is unique. The entire class is graduating from and entering positions in Battle Creek.

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

Health Fair draws hundreds

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Apples, massages and flu shots help federal employees keep the doctor away in Battle Creek.

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.

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.