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March 15, 2023

Commentary: Like ‘M.A.S.H.’ crew, DLA survived scrutiny

In the television series “M.A.S.H.,” an army hospital staff in Korea repeatedly saves itself from being disbanded by last-minute demonstrations of its effectiveness. Like the cast’s performance in the operating room, DLA has proven it manages even ancillary tasks more efficiently than other parts of the federal government.

Dec. 13, 2022

Historical commentary: DLA regains mission balance, responds to crises during 2022

DLA's historian sums up key initiatives throughout the agency during 2022.

May 23, 2022

Agency’s fiscal 2021 history, McNamara memoir now available 

New resources chronicling the Defense Logistics Agency’s recent efforts and the life of its first director are available on the growing history page at DLA’s website. 

Feb. 9, 2022

DLA’s charter evolves over time, mirrors the Constitution

Like the nation it serves, DLA is governed by a foundational document that assigns authorities, lists functions and defines relationships

Dec. 9, 2021

HR leader retraces DLA’s automation journey before retiring with 45 years

Kathy Roberts, DLA Human Resources' Information Systems director, describes changes in HR throughout her 35-year career with DLA.

Nov. 19, 2021

DLA unifies, polishes its reputation in the 2010s

This is the final in a series of seven articles “Celebrating 60 years” and highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 12, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA balances reform, provision after 9/11

This is the sixth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 5, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA contributes to DOD initiatives in the 1990s

This is the fifth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Oct. 29, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA directors address procurement, management challenges in the 1980s

This is the fourth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Oct. 22, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA receives worldwide responsibilities, reacts to domestic events in the 1970s

This is the third in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.