DLA News Archive

Category: Human Resources

Two men standing in front of a building.

Dec. 23, 2025

DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Petty Officer Third Class Xander Kirby will work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, where he'll receive mentoring and on-the-job training in logistics practices and agency operations.

Four people are standing in front of a blue background with the Agency seal shown.

Dec. 19, 2025

DLA interns contribute to sustainability and mission success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Civilian Training Corps interns recognized for their contributions during their summer assignment to the DLA Information Operations Research and Development team.

Members of the 2025 graduating class of DLA Energy's Pathways to Career Excellence Program pose for a group photo after their graduation ceremony with Mr. George Atwood (center left) and other agency leaders at Fort Belvoir, Va., on October 22, 2025.

Dec. 10, 2025

DLA Energy celebrates newest class of PaCE graduates, connecting early development with long-term success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After two years of rigorous training and professional development, Defense Logistics Agency Energy recognized 18 graduates of its Pathways to Career Excellence Program during a ceremony Oct. 22.

DLA screenshot of DLA HR Award Tool dashboard featuring options to review performance ratings, track spending award authority, and receive analytics on award pool results.

Aug. 19, 2025

DLA revolutionizes performance award processing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA HR Awards Tool transforms performance award processing, replacing a spreadsheet-driven manual process, and cutting the average processing time from 100 days to 45 days.

Photo shows two women standing behind table at a recruitment fair

Feb. 20, 2025

Maximize your opportunity: 5 Steps to prepare for DLA Distribution’s Hiring Event on Feb. 26

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution seeks to fill over 300 warehouse positions in Central Pennsylvania.

Pictured are DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, left; Thomas Grace, Construction & Equipment deputy director at DLA Troop Support and one of the agency’s top 10 employees; DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn; and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer.

Jan. 28, 2025

Employees, teams recognized during DLA’s 57th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director recognized the accomplishments of the workforce during the 57th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 23.

Participants in the Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Pathways to Career Excellence Program Headquarters Orientation Course and their leaders gather for a group photo

Oct. 1, 2024

DLA’s PaCERs connect with senior leaders, peers during orientation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Entering into its second year, the Defense Logistics Agency expanded its Pathways to Career Excellence Program orientation across the enterprise, affording more than 25 contracting specialists and technical and quality professionals the opportunity to learn about the agency and grow their network.

July 19, 2024

HR leaders launch DLA Careers site to increase recruiting, expand talent pool

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In the competitive landscape of today’s job market, the Defense Logistics Agency is increasing its online presence to attract top talent. On July 8, the agency adopted LinkedIn as a key tool to ramp up its recruiting efforts and broaden its talent pool by launching a new DLA Careers page

Dr. David Harris contributes to SIG projects in support of director-level briefings and other engagement events.

July 17, 2024

Enterprise Rotation Program offers unique opportunity to join DLA director’s team

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees share their experiences and the benefits of working in the Director's Strategic Initiatives Group as participants of the DLA Enterprise Rotation Program.

DLA Director Mark Simerly addresses the workforce on culture action plans after analyzing employee data from the 2023 DLA Culture Survey and Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.

May 14, 2024

DLA Takes Action: LTG Simerly Addresses Culture Survey Feedback

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, Defense Logistics Agency, addresses next steps after analyzing employee data from the 2023 DLA Culture Survey and Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.