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On Patriot Day, the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant agencies of the McNamara Headquarters Complex honor the memory of those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

Sept. 11, 2019

Patriot Day honors memory of those killed, injured in Sept. 11 attacks

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — On Patriot Day, the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant agencies of the McNamara Headquarters Complex honor the memory of almost 3,000 people who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

Small-business owners who are new to federal procurement can learn how to partner with DLA through a monthly webinar that outlines contracting opportunities with various supply chains.

Sept. 10, 2019

Webinar teaches small-business owners how to contract with DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Small-business owners who are new to federal procurement can learn how to partner with DLA through a monthly webinar that outlines contracting opportunities with various supply chains.

A UH-1Y Venom with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit takes off during flight operations aboard the USS Kearsarge in January. DLA Aviation procures more than 16,000 national stock numbers to support Venom missions. Photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Henson

Sept. 10, 2019

DLA, Marine Corps strengthen partnership for improved readiness

RICHMOND, Virginia — Increases in Marine Corps personnel at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in the past four years have improved the service’s readiness and knowledge of DLA procurement processes at tactical and strategic levels.

Everett E. (Skip) Craig Jr., press operator at KB Offset Printing Inc. in State College, Pennsylvania, measures the degree of darkness of the reflecting surface on a page of Loglines magazine during the final press run Aug. 26. The magazine’s print version ends with the September/October 2019 issue. Photo by Phil Prater

Sept. 9, 2019

Commentary: Loglines magazine reflected employees’ desire to support America’s warfighters

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Loglines writer and editor of September/October 2019 edition recounts 11 years of sharing DLA’s story as the magazine’s final issue hits newsstands.

Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, commander of the DLA Joint Reserve Force and the agency’s Audit Task Force, will retire Sept. 6 with 32 years of service. Photo by Beth Reece

Sept. 6, 2019

DLA Joint Reserve Force, Audit Task Force commander retires with 32 years

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven will retire Sept. 6 with 32 years of service as a reservist. She joined the Navy after falling in love with logistics in college, wanting to be part of the military’s vast, global mission.

Hundreds of boxes are stacked in a warehouse located in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Sept. 5, 2019

Logistics on Location: DLA Supplies Fort Benning Logistics Readiness Center

Fort Benning, Georgia — With $14 million worth of stock, the Fort Benning Supply Support Activity ensures soldiers have all the supplies they need.

Virginia Wagner, a 13-year Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employee, is a new member of the DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team. Wagner helped the team get on the road to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Incident Staging Base at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, Aug. 28 in support of relief efforts for Hurricane Dorian.

Sept. 4, 2019

DLA poised to support relief operations in wake of Hurricane Dorian

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is prepositioning necessities like food and fuel along the east coast for first responders who’ll support relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.

Linda Adams, a management analyst for Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations, recalls the rare 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the McNamara Headquarters Complex in 2011.

Sept. 3, 2019

DLA employee recalls 2011 earthquake that rocked the McNamara Headquarters Complex

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Linda Adams, a management analyst for Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations, recalls the rare 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the McNamara Headquarters Complex in 2011.

A tank fires along a road during an exercise.

Aug. 30, 2019

Logistics on Location: DLA helps Army train tank mechanics

Fort Benning, Georgia — Sustainment and logistics support is critical to operations at the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence. Team DLA supports the Army with everything they need to ensure mission success.

Tobin Brevitz, a management and program analyst with DLA Information Operations Knowledge Management, is one of 30 DoD employees participating in the Federal Cybersecurity Reskilling Academy.

Aug. 28, 2019

DLA Information Operations employee to complete DoD cybersecurity reskilling course

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations employee is completing the Federal Cybersecurity Reskilling Academy this month after being selected as part of the first group of Defense Department employees to participate.