DLA Headquarters News

Business analyst Jarvis Beaver uses expressive body language to teach agency students American Sign Language.

Feb. 1, 2017

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — An increasing number of the DLA population uses American Sign Language to communicate. Now, the agency is providing ways to educate employees in ASL.

The building, designed by Clark Nexsen, features extensive use of natural lighting. Other environmentally friendly features include energy efficient lighting and equipment with motion and occupancy sensors, rainwater harvesting, extensive use of recycled and local materials, green roofs, photovoltaic panels on the roof, maximized solar orientation, and increased levels of insulation.

Feb. 1, 2017

Grand, Green Opening

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A new state-of-the-art headquarters building for DLA Distribution replaces decades-old buildings designed for a different purpose.

Joe Yoswa, director, DLA Public Affairs.

Feb. 1, 2017

A Conversation with … Joe Yoswa

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The director of DLA Public Affairs talks about how the written word helps DLA promote its values and build reputations.

OPSEC is a systematic, proven process to identify, control and protect generally sensitive but unclassified information about a mission, operation or activity, and thus, denying or mitigating an adversary's ability to compromise or interrupt that mission, operation or activity.

Feb. 1, 2017

Protecting Critical Information

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — “Our warfighters protect our security – are you protecting theirs?” reads a poster displayed at DLA headquarters. Protecting critical information is everyone’s responsibility.

Defense Supply Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Andrew McNamara visits the DSA offices in Battle Creek, Michigan, for the dedication of the Defense Logistics Services Center in February 1963.

Feb. 1, 2017

History of the Federal Catalog System

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s Logistics Information Services is responsible for the management and operation of the Federal Logistics Information System, incorporating data requirements for cataloging, supply and other logistics support for the Department of Defense, civil government agencies and participating NATO countries.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Larry Lyons (blue helmet) serves at DLA Energy Pacific at Okinawa, Japan, as an operations and plans officer for bulk fuel receipt, storage, and inventory management and distribution. Part of his responsibilities are to help administer a six-month augmentee program where DLA Energy Pacific at Okinawa gives fuel Marines a chance to learn pipeline, lab, tanks, bunkering and tank gauging operations.

Feb. 1, 2017

DLA Warrant Officers

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s warrant officers are small in number, but their impact is felt throughout the enterprise. They play a critical role in providing support to commanders, service members and DLA customers.

Feb. 1, 2017

DLA NewsWire

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — News from across the agency is highlighted through DLA Newswire.

Feb. 1, 2017

I am DLA

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Highlighting Laurie Darrisaw, An equal employment opportunity specialist and training coordinator in the DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity Office at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

From left: Robert Work, deputy secretary of defense; Kathy Rhem, DLA HR communications manager; Brad Bunn, director of DLA HR; Rosie Allen-Herring, president/CEO, United Way National Capital Area; Michael Rhodes, director of administration, DoD Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Jan. 26, 2017, the Pentagon.

Jan. 31, 2017

Pentagon gives DLA awards for CFC efforts

The Defense Logistics Agency was honored at a Pentagon ceremony Jan. 26, for exceeding its 2016 Combined Federal Campaign goal. DLA also won the award for Best Overall Communications Program for medium-sized organizations.

Walkers and runners do warmup exercises before the Frosty Bear walk-run, Jan. 25 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 25, 2017

Frosty Bear run frost-free but fun

At a resiliency-building winter walk-run 5K on Jan. 25, DLA employees made a strong showing among a record turnout of participants.

Scholarships of $1,500-$2,500 will be awarded.

Jan. 20, 2017

Scholarships available for family members of DLA employees

A nonprofit foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Defense Acquisition Career Manager Robert Daugherty presents DLA’s Joy Mullori the inaugural DACM Chairman’s Award, Jan. 10, 2017, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 18, 2017

DLA employees honored with DACM Awards for service to '4th Estate'

Two Defense Logistics Agency employees stood out as the only individuals to be honored at a ceremony recognizing the achievements of Department of Defense organizations not part of the military services — otherwise known as the 4th Estate — in the training and management of DoD acquisition personnel.

Joshua Jameson, Reusable Transfer and Disposal Technician with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, separates turned-in government property Jan. 4 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. DLA Disposition Services at Hill AFB is the central collection point of unwanted or no longer needed government property. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Jan. 12, 2017

DLA debunks ‘mystery’ behind turning in excess government property

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — For some, the process of turning in old, unused or excess government property is as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle or the Lost City of Atlantis, but it doesn't need to be.

Through the DLA Adopt-a-Family Program, employees’ generosity brightens children’s holidays every year.

Jan. 9, 2017

Gratitude abounds for DLA Adopt-a-Family Program

Caregivers of children who participated in the 2016 Defense Logistics Agency Adopt-a-Family Program have profound gratitude for the gifts donated by employees in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Bituminous coal is removed from a shuttered power plant at U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Center Indian Head in Maryland. The DLA Disposition Services assistance in finding a new home for the coal saved an estimated $6 million in removal costs.

Jan. 6, 2017

You load 9k tons and what do you get?

NSWC Indian Head, Maryland — It’s not “another day older and deeper in debt.” It’s actually more than $6 million in cost avoidance, thanks to the agency's disposal pros.