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June 9, 2025

DLA modernizes distribution network for contested warfare

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is modernizing its distribution network to ensure the military can sustain operations in increasingly complex and contested environments.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brigadier General Landis Maddox stands with Abigail Gillette, Army Captain Shannon Duley and Bryana Duley. Duley was promoted to Captain on June 6, 2025, during a ceremony in Philadelphia. Photo by Edward Maldonado

June 6, 2025

DLA Troop Support aide-de-camp promoted to US Army captain

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Aide-de-Camp 1st Lieutenant Shannon Duley was promoted to captain during a ceremony on June 6

Krissie Davis, a civilian DLA employee, volunteered for service in Afghanistan and was killed at age 54 by an enemy rocket in June 2015.

June 6, 2025

Remembering Krissie K. Davis

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The property disposal specialist from Alabama was killed by rocket fire in Afghanistan while deployed for DLA in June 2015.

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June 6, 2025

PACER Spotlight: Kaitlynne Freitas

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kaitlynne Freitas is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PACE journey in 2023 and will graduate this fall as a contract specialist.

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June 6, 2025

Troop Support Medical uses radio-frequency identification to enhance precision, warfighter readiness

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain is using radio-frequency identification to enhance precision in warfighter support by streamlining the tracking of medical materiel pallet shipments.

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June 5, 2025

DLA delivers nearly 15,000 new uniforms to Papua New Guinea Defense Force

PHILADELPHIA — After 28 months of planning across multiple time zones, production by eight vendors and 4,000 manhours amongst 14 employees at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, approximately 15,000 U.S. made dress uniforms, valued at $4 million, were provided to the Papua New Guinea Defense Force last month.

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June 5, 2025

Video: DLA employee shares how agency saved his life while in the Army

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Derrin Williams is a real-life example of the Defense Logistics Agency’s ability to sustain warfighters. He shares this story in the new video “DLA Protecting the Warfighter, A U.S. Army Officer’s Story From Iraq.”

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June 4, 2025

Pacific leaders honor retiring logistician with Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim Challenge

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — What began as a tribute hike to honor a distinguished Defense Department colleague became an endurance milestone for one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Pacific region leaders – and a powerful reminder of the strength found in shared goals, grit, and preparation.

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

June 4, 2025

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

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — 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 Staff vice director for operations told Defense Logistics Agency leaders and employees May 30.

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.

June 4, 2025

Four inducted into DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame

COLUMBUS, Ohio — 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.