DLA News Archive

March 26, 2019

National Women’s History Month: Five military women broke through glass ceilings within DLA Aviation

Richmond, Va — Since the Revolutionary War, when a woman, only known as “Agent 355,” served in George Washington’s spy ring, women have served in vital roles in the U.S. military: nurses, doctors, lawyers, fighter pilots, soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen.

March 21, 2019

Women gaining an edge on men in the workplace with some setbacks says Pew official

Women make up almost 47 percent of the American workforce and the gender-wage gap is narrowing, a Pew Research Center official told McNamara Headquarters Complex employees March 20 during a Women’s History Month observance.

March 19, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Kari Riskedahl

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

March 12, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Army Col. Isabel Geiger

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

March 6, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Marian Unterman

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. In honor of women’s contributions to the agency’s global mission, DLA is highlighting female employees who work day in and day out to provide logistics support to America’s warfighters.

March 5, 2019

DLA honors female employees during Women’s History Month

The Defense Logistics Agency recognizes March as Women’s History Month. Women throughout the agency make DLA's mission a success.

March 4, 2019

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Twana Chapman

Every year March is designated as Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this tradition, Defense Logistics Agency Energy is recognizing some of its top-notch female employees who are making a difference as champions of Warfighter support.

April 23, 2018

Women’s History Month awardees speak on leadership

PHILADELPHIA — Two DLA Troop Support employees who were recognized for their contributions to the advancement of women offer their thoughts on leadership.

April 3, 2018

Distribution celebrates women’s history with panel discussion, unveils Distribution Hall of Fame

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution celebrated the rich history of women during the DLA Distribution Multicultural Committee’s Women’s History Month event, which included a panel of trailblazing Distribution women on March 14.

March 30, 2018

Commentary: Lessons I learned from the silent generation

A longtime DLA employee reflects on the women who have inspired her and how opportunities for women have improved in recent decades.