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April 23, 2024

Defense supply chain conference fosters partnerships, integrated deterrence strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, in collaboration with DLA Aviation and the National Defense Industrial Association, wrapped up day one of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 23.

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April 23, 2024

Business connections, innovative solutions focus of worldwide energy conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The common thread in all DOD missions is the need for energy sources, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn tells industry, military, federal government and DLA representatives at the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference at National Harbor, Maryland.

April 23, 2024

DLA leaders learn more about DLA Distribution Europe, Expeditionary team efforts

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Leadership and experts from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe recently hosted Rear Adm. Doug Noble, director, DLA logistics operations, Kevin Kachinski, executive director of Defense Logistics Agency Operations, and Army Col. A.J. Sullivan, commander, DLA Europe and Africa, for an update of their efforts supporting DLA and multinational exercises in the region.

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April 22, 2024

The Worldwide Energy Conference is back

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The 2024 DLA Energy Worldwide Conference is underway at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Habor, Maryland, April 22-24.

April 22, 2024

DLA Distribution San Joaquin hosts Expeditionary Academy

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, recently hosted a two-week DLA Distribution Expeditionary Academy for members of DLA’s Joint Reserve Force.

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April 22, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new Acquisition Executive

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime inducted a new member into the Senior Executive Service April 18. Robert Johnson took the oath of office during a ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus presided by Commanding General Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins.

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April 22, 2024

DLA leaders sync with EUCOM partners on Ukraine, exercise support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations director and executive director engaged with U.S. European Command warfighting partners and toured operations central to deterring Russian aggression during visits to Germany and Poland April 15-19.

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April 16, 2024

DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference begins next week

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 90 industry exhibitors and 1,900 people are registered to attend the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland, April 22-24.

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April 15, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime engineers visit Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About two dozen engineers with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Engineering and Technical Support Directorate witnessed the fruits of their labor during a site visit of the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 3.

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April 15, 2024

Army veteran, 3-time sexual assault victim spreads hope for survivors

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former soldier shares her journey to rock bottom after three sexual assaults, one of them from her fellow troops, in hopes of educating DLA employees on the aftermath of sexual trauma and inspiring courage among survivors.

April 8, 2024

OSU psychologist to speak on veteran suicide, trauma reduction at supply chain conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attendees of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for April 23-24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, will have an opportunity to learn about an important program – a topic unique to a supply chain conference – the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans.

April 4, 2024

Political activity: Federal law, DOD rules dictate employee do’s and don’ts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Whether federal employees are violating the Hatch Act often depends more on when and where they participate in political activities than on the activities themselves.

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April 4, 2024

DLA small-business specialists uplift women entrepreneurs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Members of DLA's Office of Small Business Programs are working to support women-owned small businesses and connect them to government contracts.

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April 3, 2024

Next generation of DLA HR professionals recognized at PaCE graduation ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 120 human resources specialists graduated DLA's Pathways to Career Excellence Program in March after two years of cultivating skills that will help them support 60,000-plus DLA and DOD customers.

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April 2, 2024

Panel discussions to explore aspects of defense industrial strategy at annual supply chain conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shared insights and perspectives on strengthening the defense industrial ecosystem will be on tap during two panel discussions at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition April 23-24, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.