DLA News Archive

July 17, 2026

Inaugural military medical supply chain, industry meeting reinforces warfighter readiness through  partnerships

Cherry Hill, N.J — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain brought government and industry partners together for the first Joint Medical Acquisition Talks in support of warfighter readiness, July14-15. Over 200 representatives from government and industry were in attendance, including representatives from the Army, Veteran’s Affairs and the Defense Health Agency. Hosted by Medical’s Capital Equipment division, the purpose of the meeting was to inform industry stakeholders about current acquisition issues and potential business opportunities within the division’s product lines.

July 17, 2026

DLA Distribution hosts agency vice director to discuss strategy, modernization

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn and other members of the agency's headquarters staff for an update on the command’s Annual Operating Plan, a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center and to recognize outstanding employees.

July 17, 2026

At the nexus of readiness: Gen. Caine visits DLA's largest distribution hub

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, July 14 to observe firsthand how the command supports warfighter readiness and is modernizing its operations.

July 17, 2026

Digital backbone emphasized in Fiscal 2027 Annual Guidance

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s newly released Annual Guidance for fiscal year 2027 outlines a push to modernize the agency by building a unified "digital backbone" while continuing to sustain global military operations.

July 16, 2026

New commander takes helm at DLA Pacific

FORD ISLAND, Hawaii — Navy Capt. Daniel Metz assumed leadership of the Defense Logistics Agency Pacific Regional Command from Navy Capt. Patrick Brown during a change of command ceremony on Ford Island, framed by the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri — two historic backdrops standing just 100 yards apart, representing the beginning and the end of the Pacific War.

July 15, 2026

Breaking Silos: Strategic collaboration works to transform ALRE supply chain

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cross collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency, the Navy and industry partners is netting significant gains in streamlining the management of the $101 million Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment supply chain.

July 15, 2026

DLA helping Army manage Apache inventory

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — As the service adapts its AH-64 mission to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, DLA Disposition Services will help divest older excess airframes while providing realistic targets for pilots in training.

July 14, 2026

DLA Distribution Sigonella bridges the gap with strategic staff ride

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy — In military logistics, connecting the supply chain directly to the warfighter's mission is critical for operational success. To bridge this gap, the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military and civilian team recently conducted an immersive staff ride with the Air Force's 7th Reconnaissance Squadron.

July 9, 2026

DLA Distribution Europe welcomes new commander, honors outgoing leader's legacy

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe officially changed hands from Army Lt. Col. Michael Zdrojesky to Army Lt. Col. Joseph Bower in a ceremony presided over by Army Col. Tracy Yates, commander, DLA Europe and Africa, June 8.

July 9, 2026

From desk to deck: DLA team sees mission impact aboard USS Nimitz

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team toured the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), June 22 as part of the fourth installment of the "Meet the Warfighter: Waterfront" series intended to bridge the gap between support personnel who manage the logistics pipeline and the Sailors who depend on it.