DLA Headquarters News

Nov. 29, 2019

Employee assistance program offers easy access to mental health counseling, financial services

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Human Resources officials hope changes to the agency-funded Employee Assistance Program will encourage increased use of the confidential resource available to DLA employees and their family members. EAP offers services to employees dealing with mental health, financial and legal, and other issues that may impact work productivity.

Nov. 27, 2019

Safety officials recommend tips for avoiding holiday-related hazards

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Traveling, decorating, cooking and giving are all part of the holiday season, and taking basic precautions will help keep family and friends safe and injury-free.

Nov. 26, 2019

Contract specialist hones market research skills in acquisition program

Alpharetta, Georgia — As a participant in the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program, Contract Specialist Nicole Lawrence appreciates the expertise she's gained performing market research with UPS's customer solutions group.

Nov. 25, 2019

Army, DLA officials strengthen collaboration

Arlington, Virginia — DLA and Army officials discussed major weapons systems support and increased material availability and other Army-related topics during Army/DLA Day Nov. 22 at the Pentagon.

Nov. 21, 2019

Native American speakers share history, pride

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Two Native American women spoke at the McNamara Headquarters Complex National American Indian Heritage Month observance Nov. 20. The event fostered a deeper understanding for the culture and history of the 573 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native nations in the U.S.

Nov. 20, 2019

DLA director checks in with Shadow Program alumni

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency Shadow Program was established in September 2018 to offer high-performing employees the opportunity to follow and observe the DLA Director's activities over a three-day period.

Nov. 18, 2019

DLA to host holiday-themed events at McNamara Headquarters Complex

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA helps kick off the holiday season with several events including the annual door decorating contest, open house and tree lighting ceremony.

Nov. 15, 2019

Nominations, adoptions open for Adopt-a-Family Program

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — McNamara Headquarters Complex employees can spread their Christmas cheer and goodwill with fellow employees through the annual Adopt-a-Family Program.

Nov. 14, 2019

DLA standardizing interagency buy, sell processes with G-Invoicing 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA is ahead of other defense agencies in implementing mandatory changes to the way federal organizations buy and sell goods or services to one another, a Defense Department official told managers of DLA’s intragovernmental support agreements. 

Nov. 13, 2019

DLA: A lot going on below the surface

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Most people know the Defense Logistics Agency supports the nation’s warfighters with almost everything they need to execute their missions. What they may not know is that DLA performs about 90 unique roles and missions that go beyond what most would expect of the agency.

Nov. 12, 2019

DLA, industry share innovation, ideas

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA and industry research and development professionals gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to share innovative ideas during the annual DLA R&D Industry Day Nov. 7.

Nov. 8, 2019

Veterans Day: Thank those who served, still serving

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living and dead – but is mainly a time to thank those still alive for their sacrifices.

Nov. 7, 2019

DLA Director: New Agency Synchronization Operations Center now DLA’s ‘nerve center’ 

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s new Agency Synchronization Operations Center fuses mission readiness and business operations to better operationalize and integrate the agency’s support to warfighters and federal partners.

Nov. 7, 2019

Air Force, DLA strengthen collaborative efforts

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force officials gathered for the annual Air Force/DLA Day Nov. 6 to discuss mutual readiness goals.

Nov. 6, 2019

Marines celebrate 244 years of persistence

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Arthur Pasagian, commander, Marine Corps Systems Command reminded McNamara Headquarters Complex employees to recall the dedication of Marines past and present during the Marine Corps' 244th birthday celebration Nov. 5.