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May 1, 2026

Operational Synergy: DLA Distribution Commander’s Annual Site Visit to San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, DLA Distribution, recently visited the team at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, reviewing critical logistics operations, engaging directly with personnel, and discussing strategic facility infrastructure to ensure continued mission excellence.

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Fort Belvoir May 1, 2026

New DLA Energy pipeline fortifies fuel readiness at MacDill

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After 13 years of navigating complex environmental studies, multi-layered partnerships and intricate engineering challenges, a state-of-the-art fuel pipeline is being installed at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, marking a monumental achievement for Defense Logistics Agency Energy and its mission to support the warfighter.

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May 1, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Megan Palovchik

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Megan Palovchik is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PaCE journey in February 2025 and will graduate in February 2027 as a pre-award contract specialist.

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May 1, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Anthony D’Ambrosio

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 Fame inductee.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz examines a nearly completed Presidential flag during a visit to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia on April 27. His visit included a tour of the flag room.

April 30, 2026

Top Marine enlisted leader visits DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support welcomed Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz to Philadelphia on April 27.

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April 30, 2026

Top performers honored at annual awards ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. — The team at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) recognized the achievements of its top performers during the 6th annual awards ceremony April 28 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

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.

April 30, 2026

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

PHILADELPHIA — A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building a resilient workforce can transcend any boundary, thanks to a first-of-its-kind mentorship collaboration with experts from DLA Troop Support.

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April 29, 2026

Million dollars saved & readiness improved

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services recently strengthened its response capabilities and saved taxpayer money by obtaining a command and communications vehicle through Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

The Defense Logistics Agency graduated more than 80 employees from its Pathways to Career Excellence Program in a ceremony in Philadelphia on April 22.

April 27, 2026

Forging the future: DLA celebrates the latest graduates from the Pathways to Career Excellence Program

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency graduated more than 80 employees from its Pathways to Career Excellence Program in a ceremony in Philadelphia on April 22.

Staff from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services talk with fellow trade professionals at their booth during the Recycled Materials Association Convention on April 14, 2026 in Las Vegas.

April 24, 2026

Disposition Services participates in ReMA ‘26

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel joined more than 6,000 suppliers, recyclers, and service providers at the Recycled Materials Association convention in Las Vegas April 13-16.