DLA News Archive

Category: Headquarters

April 1, 2017

I am DLA

Kyu Sok Kwak, a supply planner for DLA Energy Pacific at Korea, explains the role he plays in DLA's mission.

The sinking of the Lusitania was the most notorious and deadly of several German submarine attacks in early 1917 -- attacks that were a key factor in the United States' decision to abandon a policy of neutrality and enter the war.

April 1, 2017

Logistics and American entry into the Great War

Wheat and thin strips of wood: Did these benign supplies really play a role in getting America into World War I?

Nutan Chada, executive producer of DLA’s Video Production Team, is among several women recognized for their exceptional work this month by Washington, D.C.’s Women in Film & Video.

March 27, 2017

DLA video producer honored by D.C.’s Women in Film & Video

Nutan Chada's passion and talent for bringing awareness to DLA’s work around the world was recently recognized by Washington D.C.’s Women in Film & Video in observance of Women’s History Month.

Runners and walkers depart the starting line on a brisk March day.

March 24, 2017

Runners, walkers, warriors honor warfighters despite cold

Runners and walkers from agencies in Fort Belvoir’s McNamara Headquarters Complex braved wind chills in the 30s to participate in the “Honor the Warrior” 5K Walk-Run March 22.

Etta Baker played with notable musicians including Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan and B.B. King.

March 23, 2017

Women's History Commentary: Growing Up With Etta

The author recalls her late grandmother, blues musician Etta Baker, a prominent figure in women's history, African American history and America's musical heritage.

FEDLOG will soon feature new search filters, a simplified batch search, and months of historical data.

March 22, 2017

Improvements on way for logistics data application

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — For federal and military logisticians seeking supply item information, the search will soon be easier with enhancements to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Federal Logistics Data application known as “FED LOG.”

Everything DoD releases to the public must be reviewed first for compliance with operations security.

March 20, 2017

Public release of information applies to everyone

Anyone working with or for the federal government quickly learns there are rules and regulations for just about everything. Some apply to everyone; others are for only a small percentage of people.

Air Force Col. Stephen Petters (at head of table) leads the working-level discussion at the DLA Internal Nuclear Enterprise summit March 8, 2017.

March 17, 2017

Director calls for sustained support to nuclear enterprise

The director of the Defense Logistics Agency joined with senior leaders from partner agencies to discuss how DLA can continue to improve its support to the nuclear enterprise, during a DLA Internal Nuclear Enterprise Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex March 8.

FEMA Assistant Administrator for Logistics Jeffrey Dorko (left) and DLA Logistics Operations Director Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith conclude an interagency agreement March 8 to facilitate DLA's continued support to FEMA during natural disasters.

March 17, 2017

DLA, FEMA sign agreement in support of disaster relief

The Defense Logistics Agency renewed its commitment to providing critical lifesaving supplies and services to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a formal agreement leaders in both agencies signed March 10.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch speaks to customer-facing employees and agency leaders at the Global Customer-Facing Summit.

March 15, 2017

Summit provides ‘face’ time for agency leaders, customer representatives

The Defense Logistics Agency hosted a two-day Global Customer-Facing Summit March 8-9, where those who are the “face” of DLA to customers discussed plans and concerns with peers from around the world.