DLA News Archive

May 27, 2026

DLA Disposition Services engages with industry partners

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services hosted a two-day event, bringing together government and industry leaders in Battle Creek, Michigan, May 20 and 21.

May 27, 2026

Strengthening industrial base focus of symposium, matchmaking signups open May 28

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Strategic dialogue and collaboration aimed at strengthening the defense industrial base will take center stage at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, June 2-3, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

FORT Belvoir, Va. May 27, 2026

DLA Energy Indo-Pacific South-West changes command

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Cmdr. Justin Gay assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Indo-Pacific South-West from Navy Capt. Scott McCarthy during a change of command ceremony held May 15, 2026, at the Sunrise Conference Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, DLA Energy commander, presided over the ceremony.

May 22, 2026

DLA leaders celebrate successes, roadmap the future during town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Artificial intelligence will continue to be a key factor in the future of the Defense Logistics Agency, but its people will remain in the driver’s seat, the agency’s leadership said during a town hall at the agency’s headquarters May 20.

May 22, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Bryce Saxon

Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs who serve as first responders for DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.

May 20, 2026

EMS Week spotlight: Skyler Dougher

Editor’s Note: May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” we are presenting a series of spotlights focused on the firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/emergency medical technicians who serve as first responders for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) and Defense Supply Center Columbus.

May 19, 2026

DLA Weapons Support marks leadership transition at Cherry Point

CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support held a Relinquishment of Charge ceremony April 30 at Millers Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

May 19, 2026

DLA Distribution personnel earn national recognition for logistics excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Two employees and one Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team received 2026 awards from the National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers for their contributions to the logistics field at a banquet during the NIPHLE National Training Event in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, May 6.

May 19, 2026

Culture Spotlight: A Q&A with Elizabeth Kidd

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Hi! I’m Elizabeth Kidd; most people call me Liz. I’ve been with the Defense Logistics Agency for a little more than a year and a half, working in Human Resources and Resource Management. Prior to coming to the Federal Government, I worked for private sector organizations. I have 15 years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on employee relations and culture/engagement strategy planning. I have a master’s degree in human resources from Central Michigan University— ‘Fire Up Chips!’

May 19, 2026

DLA director outlines data, legacy practices as transformation priorities

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly focused on DLA’s transformation efforts and future to ensure the agency keeps pace with the joint force, during an interview on Fed Gov Today May 17.