DLA News Archive

July 31, 2026

Troop Support honors three July retirees with 89 years of combined service

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s senior leadership gathered to honor three civilian retirees in a joint ceremony July28. With a total of 89 years of combined service, the retirees all left a permanent mark on DLA Troop Support’s workforce through their dedication to the warfighter, the officiant said. 

July 31, 2026

Faris named DLA Distribution deputy commander, joins Senior Executive Service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Joseph Faris has been named deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and selected as a member of the Senior Executive Service.

July 30, 2026

Two DLA service members recognized with Purple Heart medals

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two DLA service members received Purple Heart medals during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 29. Army Lt. Col. Arturo Lincon and Army Master Sgt. Shawnar Thomas received recognition for injuries sustained in support of the U.S. Central Command mission during a rapid aerial attack March 1.

July 29, 2026

$63 million reutilization supports Air Force tech investment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s property disposition team facilitated the transfer of sodium perchlorate from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to a key defense industrial base supplier in 2025.

July 29, 2026

DLA successfully tests medical supply chain for future warfighting readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Operations facilitates a wargame with more than 120 government and private-sector participants to strategize successful outcomes for scenarios stress-testing various aspects of the nation's medical industrial base.

July 29, 2026

Fueling the Pacific: Price takes command of DLA Energy Pacific (Japan) amidst theater transition

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leadership of a critical energy location in the Pacific officially changed hands on July 22 at Yokota Air Base in Japan. During a traditional military ceremony, Air Force Maj. Christopher Price assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific (Japan) from Air Force Lt. Col. Dominic Baker who relinquished command. The passing of the guidon marked not just a transfer of authority, but the continuity of the mission of ensuring uninterrupted petroleum support to U.S. and allied forces across the Pacific.

July 29, 2026

DLA Troop Support hosts Subsistence Field Representatives Summit

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held their DLA Subsistence Field Representative Summit on July 21-23. A total of 13 field representatives arrived in Philadelphia from various locations across the country.

July 29, 2026

DLA Forges New Weapons Support Command to Sharpen Global Readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency has forged a new logistical powerhouse, unifying its land, maritime, and aviation supply chains into a single command dedicated to warfighter readiness: DLA Weapons Support.

July 28, 2026

DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa welcome new commander

KAISERSLAUTERN, Geremany — In a time-honored military tradition, Army Lt. Col. Alan Strange assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe & Africa from Army Lt. Col. Eduardo Rivera. The ceremony, held at the Armstong Club on Vogelweh, was officiated by Army Brig. Gen. Sean P. Kelly, commander of DLA Troop Support, headquartered in Philadelphia.

July 27, 2026

In case you missed it: Vice director visits DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It was a busy week at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy as the organization welcomed DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn for a fourth quarter leadership brief while celebrating several major milestones across the enterprise. Bunn met with DLA Energy leadership in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on July 17 to discuss the organization's progress toward its strategic objectives.