DLA Headquarters News

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Feb. 28, 2024

DLA senior enlisted adviser highlights Black history, shares goals

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer describes his ambitions as DLA's top enlisted leader and recounts watching his dad adjust to life after the Vietnam War, when Black veterans were often denied VA benefits and struggled to find jobs.

A graphic announcing the DLA Foundation is accepting scholarship application through April 16, 2024.

Feb. 26, 2024

Scholarships available for students of DLA employees

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Feb. 26, 2024

Commentary: DLA’s historic, current support covers 14 of 15 executive departments

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long been a whole-of-government provider and has supplied all but one of the nation’s 15 executive departments.

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Feb. 21, 2024

DLA strengthens allies, international security through foreign military sales

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A program that transfers America’s defense equipment to international partners gives the U.S. and its allies an upper hand on the battlefield.

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Feb. 20, 2024

Commentary: Foreign military sales reflect national policy, expand customer base

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long provided goods and services to allied nations. From NATO cataloging in the 1960s to today’s worldwide crises, the agency has used the Foreign Military Sales program to advance national policy and realize economies of scale.

Feb. 12, 2024

Former DLA Aviation leader to head agency’s small business focus

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daniele Kurze, former director of DLA Aviation's Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, will help the agency foster growth and long-term success of America's small business sector as DLA's new executive director of Small Business Programs.

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Feb. 8, 2024

DLA highlights successes in new annual report

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA recently released its 2023 Annual Report, “Transforming Global Logistics.” The document details DLA’s successes and key initiatives from 2023 in several areas, including global supply chain performance, acquisition operations, financial highlights, operational environment information, innovation and growth.

Feb. 6, 2024

DLA, UK logisticians sign historic agreement for information sharing, furthering integrated deterrence

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new, first-of-its-kind agreement between DLA and the U.K. is expected to strengthen risk management and resilience in supply and logistics for the United States, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Christopher Lowman hands the DLA LTG Mark Simerly with VADM Michelle Skubic and CCM Alvin Dyer looking on

Feb. 2, 2024

DLA welcomes Simerly as new director, Skubic retires after 35 years of service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic retired after 35 years of service to the Navy and handed off the role of director of the Defense Logistics Agency to Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly during a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony Feb. 2 at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.

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Jan. 29, 2024

Employees, teams honored during DLA’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated the accomplishments of its workforce during the 56th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters Jan. 25.

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Jan. 19, 2024

DOD releases training, resources to help combat trafficking in persons

WASHINGTON — Through innovative training and resources, the Defense Department Combating Trafficking in Persons office focuses on efforts to prevent human trafficking.

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Jan. 17, 2024

Commentary: Make a resolution to save a life this January by donating blood

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Instead of making New Year's resolutions we won’t stick to anyway, why don’t we resolve to help save a life by donating blood?

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Jan. 10, 2024

Commentary: You smell lovely, … and you’re making me sick

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly a third of respondents across several studies said they are irritated by scented products worn or used by other people, with headaches and breathing difficulties being the most reported symptoms.

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Jan. 8, 2024

CFC countdown: Almost $100K needed to meet goal by Jan. 15

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Almost $100,000 is needed for DLA employees in the national capital region to reach their 2023 CFC goal of $300,000 by Jan. 15.

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Jan. 4, 2024

ASOC team keeps eye on everyday operations, future needs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A hub created four years ago to fuse global support and business operations at DLA is living up to its name.