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The June workshop, first in a planned series, taught participants to use JAWS software to ensure web pages are accessible.

July 11, 2017

DLA group learns use of tools to ensure blind, visually impaired users have equal access

Defense Logistics Agency participants in a recent workshop learned to use special software to ensure blind and visually impaired users can read and navigate web pages easily.

The induction ceremony will be Sept. 22 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

July 10, 2017

Latest DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams has announced the 2016 DLA Hall of Fame inductees.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams speaks to the DLA Headquarters workforce about his personal and professional goals.

July 7, 2017

Williams hosts first town hall as DLA director

In his first Town Hall as Defense Logistics Agency director, Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams took time to show DLA Headquarters employees a personal side of himself as well as share his strategic goals.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams passes the DLA flag to Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry as she assumes command of DLA Aviation June 28, 2017 during a ceremony on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 6, 2017

DLA director hosts DLA Aviation change of command

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees filled the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center to capacity June 28 during the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Change of Command ceremony to bid farewell to Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day and welcome Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry as the next commander.

Command Sgt. Major Charles Tobin, DLA senior enlisted leader, addresses the headquarters workforce at a town hall, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 13, 2017.

July 6, 2017

The role of a noncommissioned officer in a joint forces environment

DLA's senior enlisted leader discusses how he adapted to his unique role in a defense agency made up primarily of civilian employees, reflects on the rewards of serving in a joint environment and offers insights for current and future senior NCOs.

Army Capt. Demetrius Walton began his Army career as an enlisted soldier, in the intelligence field.

July 6, 2017

Deputy command chaplain broadens religious support to DLA reservists, HQC employees

DLA's deputy command chaplain says his work, whether with a group of service members on the firing range or a sole employee in the halls of the agency headquarters, boils down to one thing.

The new HMIRS site combines what were two separate programs.

July 6, 2017

New consolidated DoD HAZMAT website saves time and money

Military and NASA customers looking for hazardous material information now have access to a new consolidated defense resource for environmental, occupational, safety and health missions.

The latest issue explores the work of employees across the agency and across the ocean.

July 5, 2017

July/August Loglines now available

Tornado relief, the use of ancient skills to make high-tech parts and much more: You can read about them all in the latest issue of Loglines.

Teams of employees presented their ideas to a panel of executives in limited-time sessions, similar to thesis 'murder boards' or a well-known network TV show.

July 5, 2017

Employee contest yields ideas, projects to improve IT service

DLA employees recently competed in a contest to develop and present ideas for improving information-technology services in the agency, resulting in nine ongoing pilot projects.

Is independence earned in the Revolutionary War the only type of independence we honor on July 4?

July 3, 2017

Commentary: Modern American Independence

The author reflects on what might be unspoken sources of greater meaning for Americans on Independence Day, beyond a fitting celebration of victory in the Revolutionary War.

Airmen from the 123rd Contingency Response Group head toward aircraft at the Louisville International Airport, Louisville, Kentucky.

July 1, 2017

Ready ‘Round the Clock

Fort Belvoir, VA — Natural disasters, outbreaks of disease and large human migrations are all supported by DLA through teams of volunteers who stand ready to deploy around the world.

An EF3 tornado ravaged areas of Albany, Georgia, uprooting trees and destroying buildings along its 70-mile path. DLA Information Operations provided assistance to DLA Distribution employees in getting back up and operating.

July 1, 2017

Twister Assist

Fort Belvoir, VA — After a severe tornado, information technology teams helped to get Defense Logistics Agency Distribution colleagues up and running in less than two weeks.

A DLA Distribution Expeditionary deployable warehouse, complete with Distribution Standard System, is ready to support Operation Pacific Reach 2017.

July 1, 2017

Providing in Parallel

Two DLA Distribution centers helped move real-world materiel in support of an exercise in South Korea.

A Buck Company employee stirring molten metal to pull out impurities.

July 1, 2017

Anvils and Aircraft

DLA Aviation employees learned firsthand how two companies make aircraft parts for DLA through casting and forging.

Cathy Contreras, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s acquisition executive and head of contracting agency, discusses acquisition policies with Matthew Beebe, DLA Headquarters Acquisitions director, former DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, and Miquel Zayas, far right, supervisory procurement analyst, DLA Headquarters Acquisitions, March 10, 2017 during an Agency Management Review March 6 – 10, 2017 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

July 1, 2017

A Conversation with ... Cathy Contreras

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s acquisition executive talks about her new role and items critical to acquisition success