DLA Headquarters News

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July 30, 2024

Four employees receive DOD awards for supporting Workforce Recruitment Program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's commitment to hiring people with disabilities was evident July 25 as four employees were honored during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon.

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July 26, 2024

Customer service management team works to elevate user experience, customer outcomes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's customer service management team shared expectations about new ServiceNow features that will help enhance users’ experience and improve customer support during a July 17 meeting in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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July 25, 2024

Simerly gets candid with employees in new leaders’ lunch series

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eight DLA Headquarters employees talk one-on-one with the DLA director during the first in a series of bimonthly meetings in which he plans to talk openly about issues like transforming the agency.

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July 23, 2024

Former DLA directors help chart agency’s course ahead

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former directors shared their insights on the upcoming DLA Strategic Plan during a two-hour roundtable discussion July 18 at DLA Headquarters. The new five-year plan is expected to be released in late August or early September.

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July 23, 2024

Contracting officer representatives keep services, facilities humming

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — No two days are alike for contracting officer representatives who oversee service contracts that make daily operations throughout DLA possible.

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July 22, 2024

DLA, Small Business Administration leaders commit to stronger partnership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Small Business Administration leaders strengthened their alliance in early July while sharing ideas at DLA Headquarters on how to maximize opportunities for America’s small businesses.

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

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July 18, 2024

Agency, federal partners prepare for U.S.- based contingency support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency and federal partners discussed potential disaster support within the U.S. and practiced that response during a virtual Hurricane and All-Hazards Academics session and tabletop training exercise in June.

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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.

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July 12, 2024

2024 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 30 scholarships to students with close family ties with current or past civilian or military employees for the 2024-2025 school year.

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July 8, 2024

New security readers coming to HQC’s main entrance

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees and visitors entering the McNamara Headquarters Complex's main entrance will soon need to swipe their Common Access Card through an electronic reader at one of six security turnstiles to gain building access.

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July 2, 2024

Director, senior leaders gather off-site to discuss new strategic plan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and leaders from across the agency gathered to discuss the next five-year strategic plan June 26-27 during a senior leader off-site at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.

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July 1, 2024

Family Day returns to DLA Headquarters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For the first time after almost five years, the Defense Logistics Agency hosted Family Day at the McNamara Headquarters building June 25. Due to widespread global concerns, 2019 was the last time the agency hosted a large gathering event of this kind.

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June 27, 2024

DLA employee shares coming out story during Pride Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — For many, coming out is voluntary. Brian Allen was 18 years old and a senior in high school when a breach of privacy changed his life.

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June 26, 2024

Runstrom selected as new DLA chief of staff

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency leader who began her career as an intern at DLA Troop Support in 2001 has been selected as the Defense Logistics Agency’s new chief of staff.