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Joint Staff Vice Director for Operations Rear Adm. Paul C. Spedero Jr. speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees

Navy admiral to logisticians: Operational environment presents new challenges and opportunities

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Jun. 04, 2025
The Department of Defense stands at a pivotal moment in history in which the global strategic environment is shaped by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the Joint...
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2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductees (from left) Air Force Lt. Gen. Earl Hedlund’s son, retired Navy Capt. John Hedlund; Larue “Scott” Rosbaugh’s widow, Kimberly Rosbaugh; Ronnie Favors; Jeffrey Curtis; and Linda Barnett

Agency celebrates 2025 DLA Hall of Fame Inductees

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May. 27, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated past employees who significantly contributed to the organization’s enduring legacy during the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at...
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Members of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Reserve Force working group conduct a site visit

Agency’s Joint Reserve Force redesigned for future mission sets

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May. 27, 2025
The Joint Reserve Force is a critical piece of the Defense Logistics Agency’s wartime posture, a three-pronged approach comprised of the civilian workforce, the active-duty...
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DLA’s magazine Loglines returns after hiatus

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May. 22, 2025
Loglines, the Defense Logistics Agency’s magazine, is back.
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DLA Aviation News

Things to do in Richmond – once you’ve escaped the parking deck

Things to do in Richmond – once you’ve escaped the parking deck

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Jun. 04, 2025
Your flight has been booked, and your bags are packed. In just a few days you’ll be arriving here to attend the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and...
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Thirsty for insights? Check out the DLA Knowledge Bar

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Jun. 03, 2025
Get ready to tap into a wealth of expertise at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, coming to the Greater Richmond Convention Center on...
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Aviation at OKC amplifies readiness with Organic Manufacturing

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Jun. 03, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City is proactively strengthening its supply chain resilience and bolstering warfighter readiness through strategic investments...
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DSCR Visitors Center welcomes customers with a whole new look.

DSCR's renovated visitor control center prioritizes service, security

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Jun. 02, 2025
The DSCR Visitor Center upgrades provide a new experience for customers and employees.
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DLA Disposition Services News

A former military truck now painted red with a large tank on the bed of the truck sprays water from the nose of the truck.

DLA and U.S. Forest Service support rural fire departments

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Jun. 03, 2025
The Defense Department provides collaborative support to firefighters nationwide through a partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the U.S. Forest...
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Chaplain Visits Battle Creek to Connect, Counsel, Support DLA Mission

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May. 28, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Command Chaplain U.S. Army Col. Thomas Brooks visited the workforce located at the Hart–Dole–Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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PACE pushes careers forward

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May. 22, 2025
Veteran Sabrina Young credits Pathways to Career Excellence with helping her develop the tools to succeed.
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Joey Martinez is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Group 48, which began in 2024. For his second year in the PACE Program, he will be placed at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at San Antonio, Texas.

PACER Spotlight: Joey Martinez

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May. 15, 2025
Joey Martinez is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Group 48, which began in 2024. For his second year in the PACE Program, he will be placed at the Defense...
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DLA Distribution News

Navy Officers take part in Change of Command Ceremony June 9 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii welcomes new commander

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Jun. 02, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, welcomed its new commander, Navy Cmdr. Raymond “Joey” Lanclos, during a change of command ceremony held May 30...
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DLA Director assesses Distribution's mid-year progress during virtual engagement

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Jun. 02, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership provided an update on the 2025 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan, discussed modernization initiatives and shared...
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Three men wearing camouflage military uniforms stand on a stage with a United States flag and military branch flags behind them. Two of the men are passing a blue flag on a flagpole between them.

Meador takes command at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas

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May. 29, 2025
Army Lt. Col. Joshua Meador assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from Army Lt. Col. Timothy Owens during a change of command...
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Thomas assumes command at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

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May. 21, 2025
Army Lt. Col. Allen Luna relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, to Army Lt. Col. Andrew Thomas during a ceremony May 15 at...
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DLA Energy News

Recognizing the need for change, a dedicated team from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Europe & Africa (E&A) partnered with continuous process improvement (CPI) experts from the DLA Energy headquarters. These mentors and coaches provided guidance to drive change. As a result, Courtney Butcher DLA Energy E&A customer account specialist (CAS) and Andreea Antonesei of DLA Energy E&A international agreements, achieved their Green Belt certifications.

Two DLA Energy Europe & Africa staffers become Green Belts

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May. 12, 2025
Recognizing the need for change, a dedicated team from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Europe & Africa (E&A) partnered with continuous process improvement (CPI)...
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People does fitting for protective equipment.

Mission success starts with protecting the people behind it

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May. 09, 2025
DLA Energy Middle East conducted a personal protective equipment (PPE) fitting at Naval Support Activity Bahrain on April 24, bolstering force protection for its deployed...
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DLA director engages Energy leaders during mid-year AOP review

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May. 08, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly for the DLA Energy mid-year Annual Operating Plan at McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort...
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PLUTO platform enables DLA Energy’s proactive approach to fuel management

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Apr. 23, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Energy Business Process Support Directorate Supervisory Business Process Analyst Toka Trau-Massey navigates the Petroleum Logistics Utilization Tool...
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DLA Land and Maritime News

Four leaders credited with monumental contributions to warfighter support were officially inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Hall of Fame May 28 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. The Class of 2025 honorees are Mark Brown, Linda Kelly, Debbie Miller and Oscar Mitchell.

Four inducted into DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame

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Jun. 04, 2025
Four leaders credited with monumental contributions to warfighter support were officially inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Hall of Fame May 28 at...
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DLA fuels maritime superiority with $5 billion contract

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May. 29, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active...
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DLA Symposium to equip small businesses, features key matchmaking event

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May. 27, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency is gearing up to host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition on June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, with a...
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About 20 people standing outside, concrete area with warehouses behind. One man in military uniform gesturing toward a military vehicle to the left.

DSCC ‘Agency Neighbor Tour’ unlocks innovation with Ohio Army National Guard

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May. 22, 2025
A recent visit to the Ohio Army National Guard's Combined Support Maintenance Shop by a group of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates illustrated the pivotal...
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DLA Troop Support News

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Troop Support celebrates civilian retirees, highlights dedication, workforce legacies

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Jun. 02, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the federal service of five civilian retirees during a ceremony in their honor May 28.
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U.S. Army Commanding General of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command and former Commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Maj. Gen. Eric P. Shirley speaks to Troop Support Academy attendees about logistics in theater and the importance of DLA Troop Support's mission to the warfighter May 20.

DLA Troop Support Academy orients new hires to global mission

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May. 29, 2025
New hires from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support participated in the annual Troop Support Academy, a two-day orientation program designed to provide incoming...
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A turf floor purchased through Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Holistic Health and Fitness program

Holistic Health and Fitness: Streamlining access to equipment

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May. 15, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s construction and equipment supply chain is contributing to military readiness through the Holistic Health and Fitness program, or...
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DLA Director visits Troop Support for mid-year review

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May. 14, 2025
Transformation, adaptability and endurance were the key focus of the Defense Logistics Agency director and senior enlisted member’s visit to DLA Troop Support for the...
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Logistics in Action News

Participants point to game pieces on a board game designed to simulate air combat scenarios.

AFIMSC uses gaming to ready I&MS teams for combat ops

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Nov. 13, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is using a board game and...
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Service members from the U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australian Army, renders a salute to the national anthems of each country at the opening ceremony for Yama Sakkura 85 in Camp Asaka, Saitama, Japan, Dec. 4, 2023.

Enhancing Interoperability, Readiness at Yama Sakura 87

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Nov. 12, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — In early fall, servicemembers from Japan, the United States, and Australia gathered...
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senior navy leaders, DLA civilians and Army Lieutenant General Mark Simerly gather for a group photo October 23, 2024 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Navy/DLA Service Integration Day address logistics challenges, share insights towards streamlined support

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Oct. 25, 2024
Today's Navy leadership face the daunting task of delivering readiness and setting the global posture to support naval combat power in a contested logistics environment. To...
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Fox Company takes a group photo at the conclusion of Operation Reload.

Operation Reload 24: Foxtrot Company Ensures Army Readiness Through Dynamic Logistics Training

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Oct. 21, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Official U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Foxtrot Company of the 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion carried out a...
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