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A historic painting of a battle in the Revolutionary War.

July 2, 2026

Logistics before DLA: How agency missions explain America’s Revolutionary War success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When America declared independence 250 years ago, it had been fighting the British for more than a year. Victory came to the new nation for several reasons. The most unrecognized today was logistics.

Four photos show the process of a mine resistant ambush-protected vehicle demilitarization process.

July 2, 2026

DLA saves Army millions with Italy in-country MRAP demilitarization

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency personnel in Italy are helping the 405th Army Field Support Battalion clear out dozens of mine resistant ambush-protected vehicles that had been stored at Leghorn Army Depot near Livorno for well over a decade.

Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Commander Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor and DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Launey speak to industry June 2 at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition in Columbus, Ohio. The two leaders participated in a “Knowledge Bar” presentation where they updated industry partners on the progress of the integration of DLA Weapons Support. (Photo by Andrew Young/DLA)

July 1, 2026

‘No More Walls’: Enhanced support to warfighters, industry central to integration

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support leaders emphasized that enhancing support to warfighters and industry partners is the goal as the major subordinate command continues to integrate its land, maritime and aviation supply chains.

people holding flags, or speaking

July 1, 2026

Army Col. John Short Assumed Command of DLA Energy Americas

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. John Short took command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas from Army Col. Alphonso Simmons Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston on June 26.

A graphic shows a woman at a computer with the words "DLA Reimagined" in the background.

July 1, 2026

‘DLA Reimagined’ is the theme of final video in AI series

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The final episode of the Defense Logistics Agency’s video series about artificial intelligence explains how the agency incorporates AI into the workplace to react to current problems and solve future challenges.

Two men wearing military uniforms pass a flag between one another.

June 26, 2026

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, officially changed hands from Navy Capt. Andy Henwood to Army Col. Christopher Urynowicz in a ceremony presided over by Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, June 25 at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Official photo

June 26, 2026

Army Lt. Col. Matthew T. Mosteiko Assumes Command of DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Col. Matthew T. Mosteiko took command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Indo-Pacific Korea from Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Walker in Daegu, South Korea, on June 18.

Six people pose in front of a firetruck.

June 26, 2026

Guam’s emergency readiness strengthened with excess fire response equipment

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The remote U.S. territory took custody of a former Navy fire engine in early June thanks to the federal Firefighter Property Program and DLA’s excess property transfer authority.

Side view of Marines presenting the Colors

June 25, 2026

Connection and Camaraderie: DSCC celebrates Employee Appreciation Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) hosted an Employee Appreciation Day June 12 for the entire Defense Supply Center Columbus workforce, transforming the installation into a lively, community focused celebration filled with games, food and opportunities to reconnect.

A graphic that says "Blueprint" with a man watching several computer screens.

June 23, 2026

‘Blueprint’ for agency AI success is theme of latest video

FORT BELVOIR, Va — The latest episode of the Defense Logistics Agency’s video series about artificial intelligence explains how the agency strikes a balance using the tool with human understanding for decision advantage.