DLA News Archive

Aug. 12, 2025

Commentary: DLA’s F-16 support began before fielding, continues today

Those who know the Defense Logistics Agency won’t be surprised to learn it provides parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. What may be surprising is that DLA has been supporting the lightweight fighter for half a century.

Aug. 8, 2025

DLA Distribution Bahrain commander recognizes employees, shares leadership vision

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — New Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain commander Navy Cmdr. Joshua Langhorne recently conducted a series of All Hands meetings to recognize employees and outline his leadership philosophy.

Aug. 8, 2025

DLA Land and Maritime hosts first Bombers Directorate Working Group

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted its first Bombers Directorate Working Group July 29 – 30 at Defense Supply Center Columbus, in support of the U.S. Air Force B-1B and B-2 Strategic Bombers. 

Aug. 8, 2025

South Carolina firefighters stretch budgets with DLA surplus

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Fire departments across the country are giving retired military vehicles a new lease on life—on the fireline.

Aug. 7, 2025

DLA Aviation prepares for “contested logistics environment” through transformation

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is undergoing a significant transformation to prepare for the evolving challenges of modern warfare, relayed Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, during an Annual Operating Plan quarterly review session with DLA Aviation leadership Aug. 1 on Defense Supply Center Richmond where he emphasized the urgency of the agency’s adaptation.

Aug. 6, 2025

Engineering interns discover mission behind the mechanics

RICHMOND, Va. — For Jack Moore and Harold “Quad” Jacobson, a summer internship wasn’t just about building experience, it was about building national defense.

Aug. 6, 2025

DLA Land and Maritime bids farewell to Land Customer Operations director

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime celebrated the military career of former Land Customer Operations Director Army Col. Ryan Swedlow during a retirement ceremony at Defense Supply Center Columbus Aug. 1.

Aug. 5, 2025

Naples satcom materials get swift removal

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s Aviano-based property disposal team oversaw the July removal of more than 26,000 kilos of obsolete Navy communications equipment.

Aug. 5, 2025

DLA uses innovative contracting strategies to seamlessly field lighter, improved body armor to servicemembers

PHILADELPHIA — With a lighter weight, better fit and increased mobility, the modular scalable vest enhances servicemembers’ lethality in combat zones, said the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain contracting officer who helped implement DLA’s sustainment contracts for the item.

Fort Belvoir, Va. Aug. 5, 2025

DLA Energy Enterprise Risk Management Team Enhances Tasker Efficiency by 45%

FORT BELVOIR, va. — The DLA Energy Enterprise Risk Management Team has achieved a 45% improvement in tasker processing efficiency, led by process improvement initiatives spearheaded by Green Belt-certified team members Richard Garrett and Arlette Lamsa. Prior to implementation, taskers averaged 19 days to complete. They are now consistently finalized in just 10.5 days.