DLA News Archive

Jan. 13, 2025

Carpenter named 2024 DLA Leader of the Year for transformative leadership, innovation

RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Carpenter, chief of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point’s Planning and Support Division, has earned recognition as the level 4 DLA Leader of the Year award, a testament to his transformative leadership and innovative contributions.

Jan. 10, 2025

DLA Maritime shipyard contracting chiefs collaborate at offsite

PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD, Washington — Defense Logistics Agency naval shipyard contracting chiefs, their support personnel and DLA Land and Maritime Procurement Process Support Directorate and Maritime Customer Operations associates collaborated at DLA Maritime’s Puget Sound location Nov. 13 and 14.

Jan. 9, 2025

Excess military computers donated to rural Ohio schools through DLA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The National Trail Local School District in Paris, Ohio, is a small, rural district in a farming community where education funds are tight. Yet, thanks to the efforts of District Technology Coordinator Brian Pool, students there are thriving in the digital age with some help from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services and DOD Computers for Learning.

Jan. 8, 2025

DLA Energy celebrates three new Hall of Fame members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) inducted three previous employees into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame, in a ceremony held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Jan. 8, 2025

DSCC’s Mission Park receives update

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park recently received a ‘facelift,’ to keep the park fresh and presentable for years to come.

Jan. 8, 2025

In memoriam: President Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Mourning is remembering. As the nation reflects on the life of Jimmy Carter, it’s helpful to recall the many ways his administration changed the Defense Department, and what those changes meant for the Defense Logistics Agency.

Jan. 7, 2025

DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new Senior Enlisted Advisor

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a small ceremony held in the lobby of DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, the organization hosted a change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 6 that welcomed Army 1st Sgt. Rayon Cunningham and bid farewell to Army 1st Sgt. Gabriel Hamilton.

Jan. 7, 2025

2024 Highlights: Business Support

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Business Support directorate played a major role throughout a year focused on organizational transformation.

Jan. 7, 2025

DOD invests $90M in hydrofluorocarbons to support military operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Department of Defense has made a significant investment in hydrofluorocarbons, a crucial component in various military applications, including air conditioning systems, refrigeration and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the Defense Logistics Agency to stockpile HFCs, which are essential for supporting military operations worldwide

Jan. 7, 2025

CUI 101: Controlled Unclassified Information markings refresher

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When sharing controlled unclassified information, there’s a responsibility to safeguard the information and use controls aligning with laws, regulations and governmentwide policies.