DLA News Archive

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.

July 9, 2026

USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader shares elements for success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The senior enlisted leader at U.S. Strategic Command has three elements critical for warfighter success during a recent Warfighter Talk at the Defense Logistic Agency's headquarters.

July 8, 2026

Modernizing uniform support through digital transformation, synchronization, collaboration

PHILADELPHIA — A personalized “welcome” in a digital item management portal invites users to the new way the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain is doing business.

July 8, 2026

DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation

RICHMOND, Va. — On July 23, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Aviation, based on Defense Supply Center Richmond. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, the day after, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.

July 8, 2026

DLA Small Business executive director earns Vanguard Revolutionary Leader Award

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Office of Small Business Programs Executive Director Daniele Kurze earned the Revolutionary Leadership Award from the DOW’s Small Business Vanguard Awards Program during the department’s Small Business Training Week in New Orleans.