DLA Pacific News

Category: Enterprisewide

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June 15, 2022

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation has awarded 31 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past employees throughout the agency.

June 15, 2022

New commander takes the helm at DLA Distribution San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A change of command ceremony held at Defense Logistics Agency San Diego, California, June 15, signified a change in leadership as Navy Capt. Kerri Yarbrough passed the helm to Navy Capt. Cielo Almanza.

June 9, 2022

Security, emergency services outlines best defense against active shooters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Installation Management breaks down the mantra “Run, Hide, Fight!” to help employees save lives during an active shooter situation.

DLA Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic (center, left) and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader (center, right) pose with the U.S. Army Drill Team following the U.S. Army birthday celebration June 7 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Photo by Christopher Lynch

June 8, 2022

DLA Headquarters employees celebrate Army’s birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees celebrated the Army’s 247th birthday June 7 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, Defense Logistics Agency senior enlisted leader, led the event.

Portrait of Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Wilson on DLA background.

June 7, 2022

DLA COVID-19 Task Force member wins Navy League logistics award

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Wilson is the winner of the Navy League’s Admiral Ben Moreell Award for Logistics Competence for his work with the Defense Logistics Agency’s COVID-19 Task Force. He will receive the award during the Navy League’s National Convention June 8-12 in Orlando, Florida. He is a joint logistics planner in DLA’s Agency Synchronization and Operations Center.

June 2, 2022

DLA Energy intern participates in shadow program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eager to expand her career horizons and professional skill set, contract specialist Monica Martin applied for the DLA Energy Virtual Shadow Program to learn more about the diverse products and services procured within DLA Energy.

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June 1, 2022

New fuel commanders learn roles and responsibilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six incoming and outgoing DLA Energy regional military commanders participated in a two-day course to prepare them for their role and responsibilities as fuel providers to Combatant Commands at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, May 16-18.

A home severely damaged after a hurricane.

May 31, 2022

DLA prepares for upcoming hurricane season

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency discussed preparations for what weather experts predict will be a busy hurricane season and the best ways to support whole-of-government partners during a virtual hurricane academics session May 25.

May 31, 2022

DLA Installation Management San Joaquin officially cuts ribbon at new access control point complex

TRACY, Calif — The new access point will provide updated security and make sure one of the most important military strategic stations is protected.

May 27, 2022

Disposition team goes 10k miles for awareness

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s Teal Ribbon Relay event saw its property disposal team lacing up the cross-trainers to grow awareness for sexual assault prevention efforts.