DLA News Archive

Category: Equal Employment and Opportunity, Human Resources, SAPR, People and Culture

Woman in a whit wedding dress standing while holding yellow flowers in her right hand with her left are wrapped around her mother in a dark dress.

Aug. 19, 2024

Women’s Equality Day Spotlight: Elizabeth Carroll

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Women's Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In the weeks leading up to that historic date, DLA Disposition Services will feature employee spotlights of women in the agency workforce.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts VIP Kids Day, learn more about logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nearly 100 children of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees took part in a “VIP Kids Day” Wednesday, August 7, at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 31, 2024

Karns recognized for nearly 50 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Karns, chief counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was recognized for his nearly 50 combined years of service to the nation during a ceremony in front of friends, family and DLA leadership July 26 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Five women and three men pose for a group photo. Three of them are holding blue folders that have certificates inside.

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.

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.

July 17, 2024

Battle Creek Federal Center places cultural awareness on the menu

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition Services celebrates Cultural Connections Month takes place within the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

July 2, 2024

Commentary: Understanding the impact DLA’s Voluntary Leave Transfer Program can have

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A commentary on just how impactful DLA's Voluntary Leave Transfer Program can be on an employee's life.

Employee pose for a photo with the Pride flag on display.

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.

First responders provide aid to a child in a street.

June 25, 2024

Okinawa employee helps accident victim

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Japan-based agency environmental protection specialist’s quick reaction helped an 8-year-old boy pinned beneath a vehicle in May.