DLA Headquarters News

April 1, 2019

Sexual harassment, assault prevention representatives educate workforce

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Department of Defense recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Everyone has a part in combating sexual assault and two Defense Logistics Agency employees partner to teach workers about the agency’s role in precluding incidents through Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training.

April 1, 2019

DLA, Gallaudet University sign historic partnership agreement

The Defense Logistics Agency and Gallaudet University have a new memorandum of understanding to promote greater opportunities for qualified future graduates of the university to obtain full-time employment with DLA.

March 29, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Michele Johnson

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

March 28, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Renee Hubbard

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

March 27, 2019

Former DLA Disposition Services chief counsel returns as DLA General Counsel

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — New General Counsel Matthew Pausch returns to the Defense Logistics Agency after a 5-year absence.

March 26, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Emma Edmiston

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

March 25, 2019

DLA Joint Reserve Force leaders focus on integration during Annual Leadership Review

More than 90 DLA Joint Reserve Force members gathered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, for the Annual Leadership Review March 15-17.

March 25, 2019

Demand of textile items could rise, DLA director tells industry officials

In support of Department of Defense priorities to restore military readiness and strengthen partnerships, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams addressed about 100 textile industry executives at the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Textile Organizations in Washington, D.C., March 19.

March 25, 2019

DLA raises donations, number of participants in 2018 CFC

The Defense Logistics Agency won the Summit Award for raising its 2018 Combined Federal Campaign donations in the National Capital Area by 3 percent and the Participation Achievement Award for increasing the number of participants by 2 percent.

March 21, 2019

Women gaining an edge on men in the workplace with some setbacks says Pew official

Women make up almost 47 percent of the American workforce and the gender-wage gap is narrowing, a Pew Research Center official told McNamara Headquarters Complex employees March 20 during a Women’s History Month observance.

March 20, 2019

DLA Director signs sexual assault awareness, prevention proclamation

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams signed the 2019 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation in the presence of agency senior leaders during the March 20 executive board meeting.

March 19, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Kari Riskedahl

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

March 18, 2019

Butler embraces sea change in joint reserve force

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Navy Master Chief Petty Officer James Butler will replace Navy Command Master Chief Bill Sherman as senior enlisted leader in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force April 1.

March 14, 2019

WRP gives agency 64 chances to hire college students, recent grads

The Defense Logistics Agency has 64 openings in this year’s Workforce Recruitment Program. For managers, that’s 64 opportunities to test a prospective employee before hiring them.

March 13, 2019

Employee wellness program offers support, guidance

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency employees often hear about work-life balance, but may not be aware of the Employee Assistance Program, an agency-paid, confidential resource available to all DLA civilian employees and their family members.