DLA News Archive

Tag: human resources

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March 26, 2026

DLA Virtual Career Fair offers new way to connect talent with mission

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The event offers job seekers a new way to explore civilian careers that support the nation's military.

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Feb. 26, 2026

DLA launches new tool to connect with job seekers

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A key feature of the platform is its ability to support career fairs and similar engagements. Additionally, a DLA Job Board gives candidates another way to express interest in DLA careers.

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May 9, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Darlene Ferrante

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A passion for helping others and a knack for building a diverse workforce that could meet the needs of America’s warfighters are traits of a DLA Distribution employee being inducted into the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

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April 3, 2024

Next generation of DLA HR professionals recognized at PaCE graduation ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 120 human resources specialists graduated DLA's Pathways to Career Excellence Program in March after two years of cultivating skills that will help them support 60,000-plus DLA and DOD customers.

Dec. 12, 2022

DLA Distribution Warner Robins revolutionizing the future through Human Resources

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution marks 25 years of making history and revolutionizing the future by showcasing the employees that make support to the warfighter possible.

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July 20, 2022

HR deputy director retires after 43 years of military, civil service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Billie Keeler, DLA Human Resources' deputy director, will retire July 31 with 43 years of federal service and an enduring admiration for the agency’s mission and people.

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May 12, 2022

Leadership forum kicks off with inspiration for potential leaders

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held the 2022 Building Your Roadmap to Success leadership forum virtually May 11-13. More than 150 DLA employees at the GS-14 level received information on how harness their potential from DLA leaders and guest speakers.

Feb. 10, 2022

COVID-19 Coordination Team leads DLA workforce through pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's COVID-19 Coordination Team has worked since its creation in March 2020 to anticipate the virus’ next move and establish DLA policies that protect employees while allowing the agency to continue its mission.

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June 16, 2021

Human capital program champion earns acceptance to DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

Nov. 26, 2019

Future focused fair welcomes DLA employees

Richmond, Va. — Though the day-to-day tasks we tackle may keep us occupied from dawn til dusk, it’s still important to plan for the future. This is why the Defense Supply Center Richmond Health Benefits Fair continues to draw a sizeable crowd each year.