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Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, center, provides opening remarks during the Navy/DLA Service Integration Day in the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 2, 2025.

July 30, 2025

Senior logisticians discuss Navy’s Combat Surge Ready initiative, supply chain

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Navy senior logisticians are working together to provide seamless logistical support by prioritizing requirements, overcoming supply chain challenges, and driving transformational change.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations Seth Green speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees about the State Department Logistics Framework and the support his organization receives from the agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 17, 2025.

July 29, 2025

Diplomat to logisticians: Diplomacy and logistics makes victories happen

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Diplomacy and military logistics may seem like distant cousins, but the nation was founded on this partnership, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations told Defense Logistics Agency employees July 17.

There is a group of tables with people seating on two sides.

July 28, 2025

DLA Aviation hosts flash mentoring session to connect leaders with emerging professionals

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation held a Flash Mentoring Session July 22, marking a return to in-person professional development programming after a hiatus since 2019. The event connected 16 mentees with 14 volunteer mentors in a dynamic “speed dating” format designed to foster career guidance and leadership development.

A container handler moves a container in preparation for a large shipment of construction materials to various military installations throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility Dec. 14, 2024. DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain supports activities like this through programs utilizing economies of scale to provide heavy equipment, containers and construction materials efficiently and effectively to their customers around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Joseph Kumzak)

July 28, 2025

Troop Support expands buying power through economies of scale

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain maximizes government purchasing power through economies of scale, a central pillar of the #EfficiencyThruAwareness campaign they’ve been showcasing over the past year, which promotes the efficient and effective acquisition processes of their programs.

Group poses ahead of graduation reception on auditorium stage.

July 25, 2025

Troop Support two-year training program graduates celebrate accomplishments, bright futures

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the Pathways to Career Excellence program’s newest graduating class with a ceremony July 24. A total of 79 employees graduated from the two-year training program designed for entry-level personnel to gain advancement in professional, administrative and technological careers within Troop Support.

Cars underwater in a neighborhood.

July 25, 2025

Excess equipment deployed in Texas flood response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Hard-hit communities conduct highwater rescues with MRAPs received through the agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office.

A group of people pose for a picture.

July 25, 2025

DLA Director’s Learning Campaign Reading List: Promotes Self-reflection, Enhanced Leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Division hosted a book review session for Pathways Interns and Pathways to Career Excellence Program participants with Acquisition Executive Gabriella Earhardt in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters.

Photo of an Alpha receipt line for fuels distribution at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2025. Upgrades to Dyess’ fueling system added 21 new refueling locations, including two additional hot pit refueling stations, enhancing the 7th Bomb Wing’s ability to support B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

July 25, 2025

DLA expands Supplier Pathway Program to guide new, existing suppliers across supply chains

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is introducing the latest iteration of its Supplier Pathway Program designed to help new and established suppliers to better understand how to do business with DLA across its supply chains. Latest updates include a general contracting pathway and a tailored supplier pathway for DLA Energy’s bulk petroleum portfolio.

Army Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez is named as the Defense Logistics Agency’s next senior enlisted leader.

July 25, 2025

Casarez named next DLA senior enlisted leader

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez will be the Defense Logistics Agency’s next senior enlisted leader.

Two men wearing military uniforms hold a blue flag on a flagpole.

July 23, 2025

Cotman takes command of DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution from Perry Knight, acting commander and deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held July 22 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland.