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Text says Campaign of Learning White Paper: The Joint Logistics Enterprise’s Modern “Contested Logistics Truths” by DLA Director LTG Mark Simerly and Leighann Martin

Dec. 3, 2025

The Joint Logistics Enterprise’s Modern “Contested Logistics Truths”

From its inception, the military has played a significant role in the development of the United States. As the Nation approaches its 250th anniversary, a consistent theme for our military emerges: the enduring imperative to defend, deter, and prevail in conflict. History has demonstrated that the lynchpin of success in conflict always relies on logistics.

DSCR kicks off the holiday season

Dec. 3, 2025

DSCR kicks off the holiday season

RICHMOND, Va. — Hundreds of employees gathered at Defense Supply Center Richmond Dec. 2 for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, unwrapping the installation’s holiday cheer. Sparkling lights, children’s carols, new dining delights, and even robot helpers delivered a classic holiday moment sprinkled with DSCR magic.

Soldiers descend with deployed Parachutes. Looks as if the photographer was also parachuting when the photo was taken,

Dec. 3, 2025

DLA vet coined by Army Rangers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Matthew Laposa is a procurement specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Document Services at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He recently received a challenge coin from an Army Ranger battalion he assisted with a project.

A group of six people stand inside behind a large red ribbon that has just been cut and is drifting toward the floor.

Dec. 3, 2025

Riverview Grill reopening enhances quality of life at DLA Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Riverview Grill at the Riverview Golf Course located on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Nov. 24.

Defense Logistics Agency and industry association leaders pose for a group photo after the Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting at Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 17, 2025. (DOD photo by Chris Lynch)

Dec. 1, 2025

DLA shares strategic plans, demand forecast with industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Partnership with industry is crucial to combating contested logistics, the Defense Logistics Agency director emphasized during a Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 17.

RDML George Bresnihan (center right) and Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van (center left) gather around “Pipeman Pete” with staff at DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea headquarters. The statue, constructed with readily-available pipeline material, symbolizes esprit de corps among the petroleum workforce.

Dec. 1, 2025

DLA Energy commander continues assessment of fuel requirements across the Indo-Pacific, enhancing warfighter support in Korea and Japan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan visited multiple military installations, Defense Fuel Support Points and energy supplier facilities in Korea and Japan in October 2025. These visits are part of a broader assessment of DLA Energy’s current support capabilities in the Indo-Pacific as well as planning for future energy requirements.

Group of people pose for a photo

Nov. 26, 2025

Allies unite at 20th Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum, forge stronger logistics bonds

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany — Participants from 21 countries converged in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2025, for the 20th Annual DLA Energy Europe & Africa (DLA Energy E&A) Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum. The forum serves as a crucial platform for U.S. military services, foreign partners, and DLA Energy International Agreements and Finance teams to address challenges in fuel exchange, including operational hurdles, infrastructure limitations, and modernization needs.

People have a meeting.

Nov. 25, 2025

DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate host working group, emphasize quality assurance standard practice

Fort Belvoir, Va — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Quality Technical Directorate working group collaborate on the revision of the Department of Defense Standard Practice: Quality Assurance for Bulk Fuels, Lubricants and Related Products Standard, Military Standard 3004-1 (MIL-STD-3004-1). The working group met at the DLA McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Border wall signs

Nov. 25, 2025

DLA Document Services delivers critical support for JTF-SB

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Document Services Procurement Specialist Christian Prout found himself involved in one of the largest projects of his career following the signing of Executive Order 14165, “Securing Our Borders,” as the Department of War launched a large-scale mission to help secure the southern U.S. border.

Woman pose for photo at her desk.

Nov. 24, 2025

SkillBridge fellow use program as steppingstone for career advancement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Master Sgt. Errica Watkins participated in the Defense Department's SkillBridge Program with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas North at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Watkins, a first-time participant in the program, completed her fellowship at DLA Energy Americas North from August to October 2025.