Congratulations to Tracy Ruland and Lauren Austin for earning top honors at the inaugural 2024 Defense Acquisition Workforce Writing Awards! Tracy, a procurement analyst within #DLAAviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, wrote the essay "Rising from the Ashes: How to Quarterback an 'Impossible' Acquisition Across the Goal Line," highlighting her strategic solutions for the Air Force B-52 bomber engines. Lauren, a branch chief in #DLATroopSupport’s Subsistence Customer Operations Directorate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, wrote "Holiday Subsistence Support Under Austere Conditions," detailing her team's creative supply support for Air Force customers in Niger during the 2023 holiday season. Join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals! To read their essays and learn more about the award ceremony, visit: https://lnkd.in/ecqYnEZP #WritingAwards #DAU #Creativity #AwardWinners #B52 #Niger
About us
As the nation’s combat logistics support agency, the Defense Logistics Agency manages the end-to-end global defense supply chain – from raw materials to end user disposition – for the five military services, 11 combatant commands, other federal, state and local agencies and partner and allied nations. DLA’s mission is to “deliver readiness and lethality to the Warfighter Always and support our nation through quality, proactive global logistics.” To accomplish this mission, DLA has a staff of about 25,000 employees divided into multiple supply chains that contract for material and services across the military classes of supply, to include: subsistence (food/water), clothing and textiles, bulk petroleum and other energy products, construction material and equipment, personal demand items, medical material and equipment, and repair parts for land, sea and air systems. DLA Quick Facts: - DLA procures items from manufacturers and suppliers and provides them to DoD and other federal/state customers, with services such as warehousing, packaging and transportation; - DLA contracts for items that are shipped directly by the manufacturer to military units and installations; - DLA disposes of excess military property through reutilization, resale and demilitarization programs. DLA welcomes participation on all of its social media platforms. See the comment policy and privacy policy for more details on standards and conduct practiced on these platforms: https://www.dla.mil/Public-Affairs/Social-Media We expect commenters will treat each other, as well as our agency and our employees, with respect. We encourage discussion and look forward to an active exchange of ideas. DLA's social media resources include: - A comment policy outlining comment removal and moderation, references and non-endorsement, inappropriate reporting and solicitations, trust, and responsiveness. - A privacy policy for content shared on social media platforms - Access to the Veterans Crisis Line
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https://www.dla.mil
External link for Defense Logistics Agency
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Fort Belvoir, VA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Logistics, Supply, Warfighter Support, Disaster Response and Humanitarian Relief, Weapons Systems Repair Parts , Energy, Storage and Distribution , Reutilization, Demilitarization, Whole of Government, Global Supply Chain, Strategic Materials, Materiel Readiness, Acquisition, Foreign Military Sales, and Medical Supplies
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Ensuring safety and security around the clock! ⏰ DLA Police Officers not only keep employees safe, but they also ensure the supplies within the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Centers stay secure. At DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Officers Robert Mullings and Gabriel Arreaga patrol a warehouse that houses critical supplies for the military. Join us in thanking these and all DLA police for their dedicated service! #DLAPolice #Police #Service #MilitarySupport #FirstResponders #LawEnforcement #LawEnforcementOfficer
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📣📣📣WE ARE HIRING!!📣📣📣 DLA is hiring Contract Specialists at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. If you enjoy procuring various items or services, good at negotiating, and interested in developing key business skills, this job is for you! Find our positions here: https://lnkd.in/eM--Umi8 Join our team and make an impact! #ContractSpecialists #Negotiation #CareerOpportunity #Recruitment #JoinOurTeam #Hiring #NowHiring #FederalJobs #DoDCareers #ApplyNow #JobAlert | DLA Careers
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Introducing the Innovation Navigators Course! Created by the #DLAResearchandDevelopment's Technology Accelerator Team, this course equips leaders with the tools to foster innovation and tackle logistics challenges head-on. “DLA continues to face challenges that require us, as an agency, to solve problems with velocity,” said Chief Information Officer Adarryl Roberts. The course focused on a contested logistics theme and brought together 28 leaders from 14 different DLA organizations to find innovative solutions as a team. Additional courses are expected in fiscal 2025. To uncover more details about the course, click here: https://lnkd.in/eaPYUWvD #Logistics #Innovation #Leadership #WarfighterSupport #ContestedLogistics #LeadershipCourse #MilitaryLogistics
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Meet Charles Jenkins, a Quality Assurance Evaluator at #DLADistribution San Diego! Charles plays a crucial role in ensuring the military receives the highest quality produce by expertly guiding contractors through the process. Charles carries his thirst for quality into his hobby of designing interesting items like motorcycle helmets. His inspiring motto? "Never be scared to fail." What motto inspires you? Share in the comments below! #FacesofDLA #QualityAssurance #Music #Coding #MotorcyleDesign #CAD #ComputerAidedDesign #Inspiration
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Meet Chuck Vonk, materials examiner and identifier, and the culture champion at the #Kaiserslautern Centralized Demilitarization Depot! “Working here is a great opportunity to interact with a large, great group of teammates,” Vonk said. “We have a great group of professionals with an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge and experience working at the CDD who are dedicated to warfighter support. Our [region] is completely invested in building a culture of family. The future is bright!” The former soldier has been with DLA for about a decade and a half and said that being stationed with the CDD team at the largest agency property disposal location outside the U.S. offers a lot of positives. The Kaiserslautern CDD team plays a critical role in demilitarizing military items, ensuring the safety and security of U.S. troops across Europe and Africa. To learn more about the incredible work being done by Chuck and the CDD team, click here: https://lnkd.in/epPCUi7t #Veteran #CultureChampion #WarfighterAlways #Logistics #Demilitarization #CentralizedDemilitarizationDepot
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From disposals to digital mastery—Meet Ryan Riedel from DLA Disposition Services in Camp Pendleton, California! Ryan is passionate about his job as a Disposal Service Representative. He understands the critical importance of properly disposing of property to support our mission. When he's not ensuring the smooth handling of disposals, you’ll find him deep in the digital world, spending hours checking out bits and bytes. Follow for more inspiring Faces of DLA videos! #FacesofDLA #DLADispositionServices #PropertyDisposal #Computertroubleshooting #Computer #ComputerRepair #ComputerTechnology #ComputerTech
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📣 Calling DLA’s small business, academic, and government partners! #Savethedate for DLA R&D’s 5th Annual Industry Collider Day on Sept. 10, 2024, in the D.C. area. This year’s theme is “Shaping Small Business Alliances for Global Supply Chain Resiliency.” Stay tuned for more details! #ICD2024 #SupplyChain #SmallBusinesses #Logistics #DLAResearchandDevelopment #GlobalSupplyChain
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Jessica Moss, who started her career at DLA in August 2023, received devastating news just a month later: she was diagnosed with highly aggressive triple-negative ductal carcinoma, stage II breast cancer. Thanks to the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, a program that allows employees with extra leave time to donate it to others in need, and the incredible generosity of her coworkers, Jessica received the support she needed during her treatment. On June 12, 2024, she proudly announced she is cancer-free! Programs like the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program make a difference. When you see a call for help, consider donating leave—it could mean the world to someone facing their toughest times. To read more about Jessica's inspiring story and to find out how you can contribute to the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, click here: https://lnkd.in/eYEMp3Sp #CancerSurvivor #Bravery #Inspiration #VoluntaryLeaveTransferProgram #BreastCancerSurvivor
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The launch of our new DLA Careers LinkedIn page is now live! Looking for the latest updates on job opportunities, employee benefits, and hiring insights? Look no further! Our page will be your go-to source for all things recruitment related. What to expect: · Regular job postings straight from our team · Insights into our comprehensive employee benefits and programs · Expert advice to help you navigate the hiring process · Invitations to hiring events Follow us on LinkedIn and stay connected with our team here: Defense Logistics Agency Careers! #CareerOpportunities #Recruitment #JoinOurTeam #NewLinkedIn #JobOpportunities #Hiring #FollowUs