DLA News Archive

In flight F-35A Lightning with Alaskan mountain range in the distance and runway in the foreground.

ARLINGTON, Va. Sept. 5, 2023

Micro-reactor pilot program reaches major milestone

The Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, reached a critical milestone Aug. 31, in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award a contract to Oklo Inc.

A group of people pose in a meeting room.

Sept. 5, 2023

DLA interns learn about agency, provide input during visit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Interns from across the Defense Logistics Agency had a chance to visit the agency’s headquarters and get an in-depth overview of the enterprise Aug. 29.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox, poses with retired Annemarie Ervin in Philadelphia who finished her career with over 45 years to the warfighter on August 31, 2023. DLA Troop Support delivers optimal, global supply chain solutions to enable ready, lethal Warfighters and our other valued partners. (DoD photo by Edward Maldonado)

Sept. 5, 2023

DLA Troop Support Employee Retires After 46 Years of Service

PHILADELPHIA —  Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony in honor of Annemarie Ervin on August 31, 2023. 

Man at desk on computer and man pulling a pallet with a filled box in a warehouse

Sept. 4, 2023

DAISY to DSS to WMS: Shifting Systems at DLA Disposition Services Columbus

WMS will impact the Columbus field site in the way they think about their roles, and how they accomplish their tasks.

Banner with red, blue, light blue, green, and grey person illustration holding hands that reads Connect to Protect: Support is within Reach. #BeThere

Sept. 2, 2023

Commentary: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide; is not the answer

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Knowing the warning signs of suicide could save a life.

Sept. 1, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: David Flietstra

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership Spotlight highlighting the Director of Central Region David Flietstra.

Sept. 1, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Indo-Pacom deputy commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution briefed Bruce Blank, incoming DLA Indo-Pacific deputy commander, Aug. 8 about the role, skills and logistics knowledge DLA Distribution brings to warfighter support.

A group of over 50 people in civilian cloths stand on green grass in front of a white wall with windows.

Sept. 1, 2023

Seminar in Battle Creek host representatives from around the nation

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Law Enforcement Support Office, also known as the 1033 Program, hosted the 22nd annual national training seminar in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Aug. 31, 2023

DLA Distribution participates in Talisman Sabre 2023

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 kicked off July 22 and concluded Aug. 4. It was the 10th and largest iteration of the exercise to date, consisting of field training exercises incorporating force preparation activities, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers and air combat and maritime operations.

Summer slam a hit with employees at DLA Aviation at Cherry Point.

Aug. 31, 2023

Cherry Point employees enjoy a “summer slam” of a time during team building event

RICHMOND, Va. — Employees at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point recently got the chance to let their hair down and enjoy time away from their workspaces during the Summer Slam employee appreciation