DLA Headquarters News

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Oct. 4, 2022

Editorial: Partnership helps hazardous materials office achieve IT accessibility

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Collaboration between the agency’s hazardous materials experts and its Office of the Chief Engineer drove recent DLA accessibility boosts to a key online application.

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Oct. 3, 2022

DLA Energy hosts 17th annual international Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Representatives from 13 countries met in person to talk fuel infrastructure, future operations, future initiatives, challenges, and increased partnership opportunities during the 17th annual DLA Energy Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 20-22.

Sept. 28, 2022

Historical commentary: DLA responds to procurement challenges with innovation, modernizes acquisition arm

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's ability to procure large quantities of scarce items at reasonable prices developed over time through repeated responses to unprecedented situations.

Sept. 28, 2022

DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington’s Everett site director retires after 40 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Rufino “Raffy” Delacruz, also known as “Mr. D” is retiring Sept. 30.

Sept. 26, 2022

Commentary: DLA Disposition Services from a PaCER’s Perspective

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Commentary giving a perspective on the DLA Disposition Services PaCER program.

Sept. 22, 2022

DLA Distribution Bahrain commander promoted to captain

NEW CUMEBRLAND — In a Sept. 1 ceremony, Navy Supply Corps officer Jeretta R. Dillon, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain commander, was promoted to the rank of captain by Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Joseph D. Noble, the director of DLA Logistics Operations.

Sept. 21, 2022

DLA Distribution Headquarters golf team claims Susquehanna Cup

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The event was hosted at the Riverview Golf Course at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sept. 20, 2022

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees mark Air Force’s 75th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees at the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 75th birthday during a ceremony in the auditorium Sept. 16.

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Sept. 19, 2022

DLA seeks global supply chain solutions at R&D Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development team brought together experts from government, industry and academia for the third annual Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.

Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, and Roxanne Banks, DLA deputy director of acquisition, hold large check representing the $1 million in contracts granted to eight small businesses on Industry Collider Day.

Sept. 19, 2022

Small businesses receive over $1 million in contracts at DLA’s Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eight small businesses were awarded nine separate contracts worth over $1 million for innovative national security solutions during the Defense Logistics Agency’s Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Site Director Robert Montefour in front of the service flags.

Sept. 15, 2022

DLA Distribution Installation Management recognizes employee efforts throughout the pandemic

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna team came together to acknowledge the individually recognized efforts of their employees Aug. 23 and Sept. 1.

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Sept. 13, 2022

DLA Energy contracting officers complete mentoring program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — At the conclusion of an eight month long mentoring program cycle to sharpen their skills and continue expanding their training and education, DLA Energy contracting officers were congratulated and recognized for their dedication to their professional development during a virtual closing ceremony Aug. 24.

Sept. 12, 2022

Disposition's 50th: ‘A time to celebrate us’

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services observed a half century of warfighter support with a birthday celebration Sept. 12.

Sept. 9, 2022

DLA Distribution completes White House test kit support mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In late December 2021, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution was tasked with transshipping COVID-19 test kits to U.S. Postal Service locations in support of the President’s mandate to provide free test kits for all Americans.

DLA leaders pose in from he Maersk Peary, one of three consolidated cargo, or CONSOL, capable ships located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Sept. 9, 2022

DLA leaders visit DLA Indo-Pacific operations in Pearl Harbor

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders received updates on DLA Indo-Pacific operations while touring agency facilities and meeting local employees August 22-26 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.