#DLAResearchandDevelopment’s Technology Accelerator Team is empowering senior employees to think, act, and operate differently to tackle evolving logistics challenges. The recent Innovation Navigators course – the last of fiscal year 2024 and fifth since November 2022 – brought nearly 30 participants together to break down silos, solve shared problems, and strengthen teamwork across the agency. Through hands-on exercises, employees explored ways to overcome disruptions in logistics operations, with a focus on contested logistics. Hattie Felder, a management analyst with the DLA Business Management Office, emphasized the value of connection: “A key to this course for me was building those critical relationships and making those connections,” she said. “It’s all about sharing knowledge so we can better solve our common problems together.” Interested in joining the next Innovation Navigators course? Stay tuned for more offerings in fiscal 2025! #Teamwork #Logistics #Leadership #LearningOpportunity #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #StrategicThinking #ProfessionalGrowth
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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
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- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Fort Belvoir, VA
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- Government Agency
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- 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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When suicide hits home, the heartache of losing a loved one goes on. For Angela Phillips, a #DLAAviation team member at Oklahoma City, National Suicide Prevention Month holds a deeper meaning. After losing her husband, Terry Phillips, to suicide in 2023, Angela now advocates for mental health awareness and support, particularly for those in leadership roles. "Even those who seem strong can be hiding battles we can’t see," Angela shared. Her story is a reminder to prioritize mental health, check in on loved ones, and create open conversations about seeking help. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line are available 24/7. ➡️ Read Angela's powerful story and learn how you can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/e_SjAAv7 #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #TakeAction #YouAreNotAlone #SuicideAwareness #VeteransCrisisLine
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DLA recently hosted its Senior Leader Orientation Course, welcoming 52 senior military and civilian leaders from around the world! 🌍 This three-day course provided a high-level overview of DLA's mission, priorities, and the critical support we provide to the warfighter. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly encouraged these new leaders to see themselves, their teams, and the mission within the broader strategy while introducing the agency’s new strategic plan. Join us in welcoming these new leaders in the comments below! Discover more insights from the DLA director and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer here: https://lnkd.in/ehBjXt4w #Leadership #DefenseLogistics #GlobalDefense #WarfighterSupport
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#DLADispositionServices is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace for employees across the globe! 🌍 Recently, the EEO and SARC teams traveled to Germany and Italy to provide in-person EEO refresher training and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program sessions. "By providing training that reinforces the boundaries of acceptable behavior and empowers employees to take action, we can prevent incidents before they occur and create a culture of respect and accountability," said SARC Krista Nawrocki. Learn more about how DLA Disposition Services is creating a culture of respect and accountability: https://lnkd.in/ehcxwsvP #WorkplaceSafety #SexualAssaultPrevention #Prevention
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The #DLADistribution Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) team recently launched an interactive workshop to help leaders and managers streamline operations, reduce waste, and drive excellence. Leaders from DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia, and Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, took part in the hands-on workshop, gaining new tools and skills to improve operational capabilities. "Improving processes to create efficiencies benefits the employees, saves time and money, but ultimately gets material to the warfighter all the time and on time," said Army Lt. Col. Allen Luna, commander of DLA Distribution Tobyhanna. Curious to learn more about this workshop? Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gPQBwXyf #Workshop #ProblemSolving #ChangeManagement #InteractiveWorkshop
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️ Meet Claude Crawford, a DLA Land and Maritime supervisory contract specialist at Maritime Pearl Harbor, who is courageously sharing his personal journey with prostate cancer to educate others. After a shocking stage 3 diagnosis in 2023, Claude made it his mission to spread the word about the importance of early detection and PSA screenings. "Every man needs to know about this," Claude says, as he advocates for awareness and hope for those affected by the disease. Read Claude’s full story and learn how he is educating others here: https://lnkd.in/eyprqJs9 #DLALandandMaritime #EmployeeSpotlight #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerSurvivor #Inspiration
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Strengthening partnerships across the globe! Officers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force recently toured DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, to learn about our logistics operations firsthand. “By sharing our experiences and processes with our ally, Japan, we gain a mutual understanding between our two nations which in turn contributes immensely to security of the region,” said Navy Cmdr. Daniel Maldonado, commander, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan. Curious to know more about this important visit and what they learned? Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eMaf2iGC #DLADistribution #GlobalPartnerships #Logistics #USJapanAlliance
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DLA and the United States Space Force have signed a new agreement to strengthen logistics support and improve readiness for national security efforts! DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and Space Force Chief Operations Officer Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt have signed a new agreement to streamline supply chain processes and ensure critical parts and supplies are always available when needed. Learn more about this important partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eUmxnqxz #SpaceForce #Logistics #NationalSecurity #MissionReady #SupplyChain
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As we continue to observe #SuicidePreventionMonth, we want to remind everyone that help is always available. 💜 DLA Public Affairs writer Alexandria Brimage-Gray shares her personal journey, highlighting the importance of checking in on others and offering support: "My faith in God helped me through the pain then, and I later realized he didn’t let me die because he had a bigger purpose and a plan for my life: Four years later I was able to intervene and prevent suicide from taking the life of a fellow soldier during my second tour in Iraq ... Like me, nobody knew he was struggling because he did his job." If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call 988 for immediate help, and remember, the DLA Employee Assistance Program is here to provide confidential counseling and support. Read more about Alexandria's story here: https://lnkd.in/euVpQzsV #YouAreNotAlone #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
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Join Us for #DLAEnergy's First Virtual Lunch & Learn! Connect from the comfort of your home or workspace for a comprehensive overview of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and DLA Energy, offering valuable insights into our operations and opportunities for collaboration. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9 ⏰ Time: 11 a.m. EST 🗣Speaker: Mr. Doug Smith, Director of DLA Energy Aerospace Energy 📍Location: Virtual via ZoomGov **Registration is required. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/e7-V72w7 Whether you are a current supplier or eager to be a future supplier, we hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please send an email to energy.industry-engagement@dla.mil. #Networking #LunchandLearn #EnergyIndustry