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DLA to showcase business partnerships and successes at Industry Collider Day

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Aug. 14, 2025
Industry will get a chance to connect with program managers, learn about contracting opportunities and share innovative practices at the Defense Logistics Agency Research and...
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Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, right, greets Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment Dale Marks, left, before a meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 30, 2025.

Assistant secretary of defense visits DLA to discuss current challenges, future collaboration opportunities

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Aug. 13, 2025
Transforming future capabilities rely on understanding the role of a combat support agency and its expertise in supply chain management, the Defense Logistics Agency director...
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F-16 Tail #342 from the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile and a Mark 82 bomb participates in 1981’s Exercise Cope Elite.

Commentary: DLA’s F-16 support began before fielding, continues today

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Aug. 12, 2025
Those who know the Defense Logistics Agency won’t be surprised to learn it provides parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. What may be surprising is that DLA has been supporting...
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Podcast series to increase data acumen training engagement

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Aug. 05, 2025
A collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency’s human resources and information technology experts is expanding the agency’s current data acumen modules beyond...
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DLA Aviation News

The DLA Aviation spotlight shines on Supplier Operations purchasing agent, Kristie Yates!

Employee Spotlight: Kristie Yates

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Aug. 12, 2025
DLA Aviation shines the spotlight on Supplier Operations Purchasing Agent, Kristie Yates!
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Launey takes the helm of Aviation, emphasizing warfighter support

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Aug. 12, 2025
Air Force Col. Patrick Launey assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Aug. 11 during a ceremony held in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply...
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F-16 Tail #342 from the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile and a Mark 82 bomb participates in 1981’s Exercise Cope Elite.

Commentary: DLA’s F-16 support began before fielding, continues today

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Aug. 12, 2025
Those who know the Defense Logistics Agency won’t be surprised to learn it provides parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. What may be surprising is that DLA has been supporting...
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DLA Aviation prepares for “contested logistics environment” through transformation

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Aug. 07, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency is undergoing a significant transformation to prepare for the evolving challenges of modern warfare, relayed Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, during...
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DLA Disposition Services News

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Pearl Harbor team provides P-8 demil support

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Aug. 13, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team in Hawaii recently completed demilitarization and disposal of a damaged P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft at Marine...
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South Carolina firefighters stretch budgets with DLA surplus

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Aug. 08, 2025
Fire departments across the country are giving retired military vehicles a new lease on life—on the fireline.
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Naples satcom materials get swift removal

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Aug. 05, 2025
DLA’s Aviano-based property disposal team oversaw the July removal of more than 26,000 kilos of obsolete Navy communications equipment.
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Cross-org teamwork secures critical components for Okinawa Marines

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Jul. 30, 2025
DLA’s excess property pros found an immediate solution for $30,000 in vital communications equipment on USMC 18-month back order.
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DLA Distribution News

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DLA Distribution Bahrain commander recognizes employees, shares leadership vision

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Aug. 08, 2025
New Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain commander Navy Cmdr. Joshua Langhorne recently conducted a series of All Hands meetings to recognize employees and outline...
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DLA Distribution Europe goes live with warehouse management system, optimizes logistics operations

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Aug. 04, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe officially launched the newly implemented Warehouse Management System at the distribution center in Germersheim, Germany, July 20.
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Cotman takes command of DLA Distribution

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Jul. 23, 2025
Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution from Perry Knight, acting commander and deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a...
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DLA Distribution Europe set to go live with new warehouse management system

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Jul. 21, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe is poised to go live with Warehouse Management System July 21, marking a significant modernization effort following months of...
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DLA Energy News

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Contracting Officer Mentorship Program: Evolving Challenges and Emerging Technologies

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Jul. 30, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Office hosted a mentoring session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This event was one in a series...
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DLA Director’s Learning Campaign Reading List: Promotes Self-reflection, Enhanced Leadership

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Jul. 25, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Division hosted a book review session for Pathways Interns and Pathways to Career Excellence Program...
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Photo of an Alpha receipt line for fuels distribution at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

DLA expands Supplier Pathway Program to guide new, existing suppliers across supply chains

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Jul. 25, 2025
DLA is introducing the latest iteration of its Supplier Pathway Program designed to help new and established suppliers to better understand how to do business with DLA across...
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Velez, 9th Bomber Generation Squadron crew chief, connects a fuel hose to a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran)

Fueling the fight: Dyess modernizes for future missions

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Jul. 21, 2025
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Dyess Air Force Base website — The 7th Bomb Wing is in the final phase of a $24 million modernization project to...
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DLA Land and Maritime News

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DLA Land and Maritime hosts first Bombers Directorate Working Group

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Aug. 08, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted its first Bombers Directorate Working Group July 29 – 30 at Defense Supply Center Columbus, in support of the U.S. Air Force...
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DLA Land and Maritime bids farewell to Land Customer Operations director

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Aug. 06, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated the military career of former Land Customer Operations Director Army Col. Ryan Swedlow during a retirement ceremony at...
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PaCER Spotlight: David Jacques

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Aug. 01, 2025
David Jacques is in his second year of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Pathways to Career Excellence program. He started in the fall of 2023 and is a pre-award...
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DSCC, DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new commander

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Jul. 30, 2025
Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime during a ceremony July 28 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, taking over from...
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DLA Troop Support News

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DLA uses innovative contracting strategies to seamlessly field lighter, improved body armor to servicemembers

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Aug. 05, 2025
With a lighter weight, better fit and increased mobility, the modular scalable vest enhances servicemembers’ lethality in combat zones, said the Defense Logistics Agency Troop...
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Troop Support celebrates careers of two Clothing and Textiles leaders at retirement ceremony

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Aug. 04, 2025
Friends, family and colleagues celebrated the careers of two Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain leaders during a ceremony in their honor...
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A container handler moves a container in preparation for a large shipment of construction materials to various military installations throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility Dec. 14, 2024. DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain supports activities like this through programs utilizing economies of scale to provide heavy equipment, containers and construction materials efficiently and effectively to their customers around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Troop Support expands buying power through economies of scale

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Jul. 28, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain maximizes government purchasing power through economies of scale, a central pillar of...
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Troop Support two-year training program graduates celebrate accomplishments, bright futures

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Jul. 25, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the Pathways to Career Excellence program’s newest graduating class with a ceremony July 24.A total of 79 employees graduated...
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Logistics in Action News

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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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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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