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DLA inducts five new members into the Hall of Fame

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May. 11, 2026
DLA welcomed five new inductees into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters May 7. This year’s inductees are Anthony D’Ambrosio, Lillian Gardner,...
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Wallace H. Robinson Jr.

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May. 07, 2026
A military leader known for his executive competence, focus on military readiness and driving efficiency during a period of significant personnel reductions is a 2026 DLA Hall...
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lee Oppenheim

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May. 06, 2026
A technical expert recognized for his expertise in fuel quality assurance and resolving complex supply chain challenges is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Sherry Low

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May. 05, 2026
A property disposal expert known for problem-solving and customer advocacy across the reutilization community is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
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PACER DLA Today Spotlight – Ashley Jordan

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May. 15, 2026
Ashley Jordan is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence (PACE) Group 50, which began in 2025. For her second year in the PACE Program, she will transition to Fort...
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Appalachian law enforcement team grateful for DLA excess property support

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May. 13, 2026
A rural county in the North Carolina hills recently singled out the work of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services field personnel and the utility of the agency’s Law...
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36 states attend LESO seminar in Battle Creek

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May. 07, 2026
The agency’s 25th annual Law Enforcement Support Office National Seminar brought in partners from as far away as the U.S. Virgin Islands to learn about recent 1033 Program...
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Sherry Low

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May. 05, 2026
A property disposal expert known for problem-solving and customer advocacy across the reutilization community is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
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DLA Distribution News

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DLA Distribution leadership discusses organizational health, transformation

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May. 04, 2026
Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, discussed the results from the command’s 2025...
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Operational Synergy: DLA Distribution Commander’s Annual Site Visit to San Diego

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May. 01, 2026
Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, DLA Distribution, recently visited the team at...
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John Race, left, receives a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate of Achievement from his supervisor, Keith R. Smoly, Defense Logistics Agency information Operations regional director, in Sigonella, Italy, April 30, 2026. Race led a continuous process improvement project for DLA Distribution that successfully streamlined a recurring weekly task. The initiative utilized long-distance coaching from DLA Troop Support to create a standardized, efficient workflow that can be adopted across the enterprise.

Coaching across continents: How DLA Troop Support mentorship conquered a six-hour time difference

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Apr. 30, 2026
A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building...
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DLA Distribution hosts DLA director for Annual Operating Plan review

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Apr. 20, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, for an update on the 2026 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan progress...
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DLA Energy News

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DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate Convenes for Annual Managers’ Workshop

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May. 12, 2026
Quality managers from across Defense Logistics Agency Energy regions gathered recently for a weeklong workshop, focusing on face-to-face collaboration, resolving operational...
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The “Oppenheim Effect”: Lee B. Oppenheim inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame

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May. 08, 2026
After more than four decades supporting the fuel needs of the warfighter at Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Lee B. Oppenheim was inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame at the...
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lee Oppenheim

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May. 06, 2026
A technical expert recognized for his expertise in fuel quality assurance and resolving complex supply chain challenges is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
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DLA Energy advances coalition readiness at Five Eyes interoperability meeting in Hawaii

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May. 04, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency Energy leaders and technical experts met with Five Eyes partners for the Air Force Interoperability Council meeting to enhance global fuel logistics...
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DLA Troop Support News

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Mission ready: How workplace morale strengthens mental health and warfighter support

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May. 15, 2026
A group of employees at the DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain work together to boost morale and improve mental health within the workforce. Working in tandem on two...
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Leadership and subject matter experts from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and the Travis Association for the Blind stand together during a facility walkthrough in Austin, Texas, April 30, 2026. The collaborative visit brought together key personnel from both organizations to align logistics strategies with the strict requirements of an upcoming financial review and reinforce their shared commitment to accountability.

Breaking the audit cycle with proactive frontline readiness

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May. 07, 2026
DLA Troop Support is aggressively pursuing a clean financial audit by taking its accountability mission directly to the supply chain’s front lines.
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lillian Gardner

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May. 04, 2026
An acquisition professional known as a contracting role model and mentor to hundreds of acquisitions professionals is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Anthony D’Ambrosio

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May. 01, 2026
A leader in logistics supply known for managing major tailored vendor programs and spearheading contingency support during historic humanitarian events is a 2026 DLA Hall of...
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DLA Weapons Support News

Partnerships drive cost savings on critical aircraft component

Partnerships drive cost savings on critical aircraft component

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May. 18, 2026
Coordination between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support, service program offices and industry partners ensured fair pricing for a critical aircraft component,...
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EMS Week spotlight: Joseph Dougher

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May. 18, 2026
May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” Joseph Dougher shares details about his job as a...
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Honoring the badge: DSCC hosts interagency ceremony for National Police Week

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May. 14, 2026
Local and federal law enforcement partners gathered at the Defense Supply Center Columbus May 11 to observe the start of National Police Week. The ceremony served as a tribute...
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From Analytics to Action: Improving aircraft readiness through industry partnerships

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May. 14, 2026
One employee from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden recently earned top-level recognition for his role in helping to ensure America’s warfighters have the...
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