DLA News Archive

March 8, 2022

DLA shifts major system to the cloud

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Information Operations team completed the migration of its Enterprise Resource Planning system from on-premises to the cloud in February, a move aimed at improving IT reliability and aligning DLA’s Digital-Business Transformation strategy.

Feb. 17, 2022

Teresa Smith named DLA’s IT Person of the Year

New Cumberland, PA — Teresa Smith, who served as chief data officer and director of Strategic Data Services for DLA Information Operations (J6), was named DLA’s Information Technology Person of the Year.

Feb. 17, 2022

Black History Month Spotlight: Gloria Edward

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Gloria Edwards, DLA Research & Development’s Subsistence Network program manager, has found a meaningful mission and supportive team at the agency.

Feb. 11, 2022

Black History Month Spotlight: Barry Humphrey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Barry Humphrey, leader of DLA Research and Development’s Logistics Technology Research program, takes pride in being a mentor who shares the lessons he’s learned along his education and career paths.

Jan. 26, 2022

J6 Employee Spotlight - Kevin Hand

Every month DLA Information Operations will highlight an employee. This month, the spotlight is on Kevin Hand from J6X Customer Experience Directorate.

Jan. 3, 2022

J6 Employee Spotlight - Dr. Vaibhav Jain

— Every month DLA Information Operations will highlight an employee. This month, the spotlight is on Dr. Vaibhav Jain from J68 Research and Development.

Dec. 23, 2021

DLA displays innovation at the Defense Manufacturing Conference

AURORA, Colorado — Defense Logistics Agency leaders showcased the agency’s innovation efforts and contributed to resilience discussions during the Defense Manufacturing Conference Dec. 13-16 in Aurora, Colorado.

Nov. 22, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary: Info Ops Employee Spotlight, Paula Ritorto

DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this story, we highlight DLA Information Operations employee Paula Ritorto who has been with the agency for 41 years.

Nov. 18, 2021

DLA lauded for maximizing communication technology for disabled employees

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has received a coveted technology award given to Defense Department components for achievements in employing individuals with disabilities.

Oct. 12, 2021

DLA prepares for future needs with Digital-Business Transformation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is leveraging emerging technologies in cloud-based computing, customer service and supply chain modernization with its Digital-Business Transformation, or D-BX.