Defense Logistics Agency

DLA Distribution Norfolk graduates supervisors from Foundations of High Performing Leadership September 27, 2016 — DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, recently celebrated the graduation of 65 supervisors from an intensive, multi-day leadership course. MORE

‘Always an airman’ at 69th Air Force birthday September 26, 2016 — Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 69th birthday with stories and performances at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 22. MORE

A little less conversation: The Hatch Act and discussions with coworkers September 23, 2016 — As the presidential and congressional elections approach, federal employees must abide by the restrictions on political activity set forth in the Hatch Act. To that end, DLA’s Office of General Counsel and Office of Public Affairs are offering periodic guidance — answers to common questions that employees may have about what they can and can’t say and do in everyday situations. MORE

Inclusion, diversity key parts of America’s future, says State Department official September 22, 2016 — The federal government’s need for diverse, talented and resilient men and women has never been greater, a human resources director for the U.S. Department of State said during a Hispanic Heritage Month observance at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 21. MORE

Agency welcomes seven new honorees into Hall of Fame September 21, 2016 — The Defense Logistics Agency inducted seven honorees into its Hall of Fame in a Sept. 20, 2016, ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, attended by current and former senior leaders from throughout the agency and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as well as the families of the honorees. MORE

Distribution headquarters celebrates Air Force birthday September 20, 2016 — DLA Distribution headquarters employees gathered to celebrate the 69th birthday of the U.S. Air Force and to recognize two of DLA Distribution's Air Force Reserve employees Sept. 16. MORE

Former Clothing and Textiles, Acquisition leader inducted into DLA Hall of Fame September 20, 2016 — Who could the Defense Logistics Agency turn to help stand up a new office, modernize the way it does business or stabilize support for an entire supply chain after a scandal? In each case, Paul Zebrowski answered the call and will be recognized for his accomplishments with a place in the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20. MORE

Operations personnel use new partnership to protect supply chains, prevent counterfeits September 19, 2016 — For more than a decade, an increase in counterfeit and suspected counterfeit spare parts has challenged Defense Logistics Agency’s quality-control and technical personnel. But DLA’s recent partnership with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center has improved DLA’s detection methods and increased the range of parts DLA can test for authenticity. MORE

Director who led DLA support for Iraq surge to join Hall of Fame September 19, 2016 — Retired Navy Vice Adm. Al Thompson, who led DLA as director at a time when a surge in deployed personnel demanded a surge in critical equipment from DLA — and then led the agency through declining defense budgets — will join the Hall of Fame Sept. 20. MORE

Kluczynski, developer of leaders, to join DLA Hall of Fame September 16, 2016 — A program that helps transform Defense Logistics Agency employees into leaders is a legacy that earned Paula Kluczynski a posthumous place in the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20. MORE