DLA News Archive

March 25, 2024

DLA engineer shatters glass ceiling

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Lori Smith-Mitchell’s strong faith and passion for her craft propelled her to become the first female engineer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution. Smith-Mitchell’s engineering interests were sparked while attending a science, technology, engineering and math high school.

March 20, 2024

Tech incubator helps DLA further innovation efforts

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Research and Development Technology Accelerator Team hosted the agency’s third Innovation Navigators Course Feb. 6-9 in Arlington, Virginia. The group of 21 leaders from across the enterprise formed a cohort focused on creating change and operationalizing innovation.

Feb. 20, 2024

R&D Black History Month Spotlight: Miesha Spann

RICHMOND, Va. — Growing up in Oneonta, Ala., Defense Logistics Agency employee Miesha Spann developed a passion for logistics and service working in her parent’s restaurant, O’ So Good BBQ. Observing what it took to properly run a business prepared her for a career in the federal workforce.

Jan. 2, 2024

Many DLA firsts on display during the Annual Defense Manufacturing Conference

The Defense Logistics Agency shined bright during the 2023 Defense Manufacturing Conference hosted in Nashville, Tennessee. With a gathering of over 1,500 attendees and 135 exhibitors, this year’s theme was Manufacturing Innovation: Propelling the Joint Force.

July 5, 2023

Watch DLA director of Research & Development in Federal Executive Forum program

Columbus, Ohio — David Koch, DLA chief of Research & Development, participated in a panel on emerging technologies and innovation for the Federal Executive Forum program that aired June 27 via Federal News Network radio and webcast.

June 26, 2023

Research & Development team treats DLA directorates to Snack Symposium

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sometimes smaller meals are easier to digest. That was the premise for the Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development “Snack” Symposium. The half-day event was hosted at DLA Headquarters on June 9.

March 30, 2023

R&D analyst honors ‘she-roes’ for Women’s History Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Hard work, determination, and support from family, friends and colleagues have allowed Danielle Williams to enjoy a successful career in DLA, and today she brings her experience to bear in an important Research & Development initiative.

Feb. 27, 2023

DLA R&D works to improve battery technology, reduce costs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Batteries power devices like the lifesaving pacemaker, cars, smartphones, hearing aids and many other devices that make life easier and safer. They’re so commonplace they often blend in with other modern conveniences.

July 25, 2022

Info Ops Employee Spotlight: Barry Humphrey

Fort Belvoir, Va — July's employee spotlight is on Barry Humphrey, program manager for the Logistics Technology Research Program in DLA Research and Development.

May 25, 2022

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Julie Tsao

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Julie Tsao, DLA Research and Development program manager, grew up on the island of Taiwan and remembers well her journey to be a federal employee.