DLA Headquarters News

Various personal portable devices including phones and tablets.

Oct. 8, 2019

Portable electronic devices not allowed in areas approved for classified material

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Portable electronic devices can pose a security threat by allowing sensitive or classified information to be compromised. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams recently signed a policy restricting use of PEDs in agency-owned or controlled spaces approved for classified information storage and processing.

Members of Team DLA, 2019 Fort Belvoir Commander's Cup champions, pose with DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (center). Also holding the trophy is Andrew Green of DLA Strategic Materials, who organized DLA's participation in the events throughout the year. This is the second year in a row DLA has won, beating out teams from across Fort Belvoir. Photo by Teodora Mocanu

Oct. 8, 2019

Team DLA named Fort Belvoir Commander’s Cup champion for 2nd year

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Nearly 100 Defense Logistics Agency employees came together this year to repeat their 2018 victory by winning the Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Commander’s Cup.

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, is a reminder to review fire safety plans at home and work. This year’s theme, “Not every hero wears a cape,” highlights the small but important actions everyone can take to remain safe.

Oct. 7, 2019

Fire Prevention Week: Plan, practice your escape

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, is a reminder to review fire safety plans at home and work. This year’s theme, “Not every hero wears a cape,” highlights the small but important actions everyone can take to remain safe.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Bales, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America, signals an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Squadron 122 to take off from the ship’s flight deck. As the Product Support Provider for North American Regional Warehousing for F-35 spare parts, DLA will help increase the Defense Department’s visibility of inventory as DoD works to decrease sustainment costs and improve readiness. Photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Vance Hand

Oct. 7, 2019

DLA preparing to assume warehousing for some F-35 spare parts

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is partnering with U.S. Transportation Command and the F-35 Joint Program Office to establish processes aimed at expanding support to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Vendors interact with HQC employees at Health and Safety Expo.

Oct. 4, 2019

HQC employees enjoy wellness expo

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Two dozen vendors and sponsors provided information about health, fitness, estate planning, and home maintenance and security to employees at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Health and Safety Expo Oct. 3.

Woman in yellow DLA shirt stands in front of Caterpillar's map with the slogan, "Our solutions help our customers build a better world."

Oct. 2, 2019

Acquisition specialist embraces industry connection with Caterpillar Defense

Peoria, Illinois — Defense Logistics Agency acquisition professionals like Lynn Thompson are engaging with and learning from industry partners through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.

The Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 58th birthday Oct. 1. The agency’s mission has changed and expanded since Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara took command in 1961, but DLA employees still provide world-class logistics support. Graphic illustration of Gen. McNamara's portrait over the DLA headquarters building.

Oct. 1, 2019

DLA celebrates 58th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 58th birthday Oct. 1. The agency’s mission has changed and expanded since Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara took command in 1961, but DLA employees still provide world-class logistics support.