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DLA logo with round emblems of each of the executive departments.

Feb. 26, 2024

Commentary: DLA’s historic, current support covers 14 of 15 executive departments

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long been a whole-of-government provider and has supplied all but one of the nation’s 15 executive departments.

Two male soldiers do mechanical work on a piece of equipment.

Feb. 21, 2024

DLA strengthens allies, international security through foreign military sales

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A program that transfers America’s defense equipment to international partners gives the U.S. and its allies an upper hand on the battlefield.

Navy corpsman organizes medicine

Feb. 21, 2024

Defense Logistics Agency provides lower pharmaceutical pricing to DOD customers, realizes over $264 million in cost avoidance for fiscal year 2023

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain realized $264 million in cost avoidance for fiscal year 2023 by negotiating contracts with vendors, providing lower pharmaceutical pricing to Department of Defense beneficiaries.

person administers needle in another's arm

Feb. 20, 2024

Defense Logistics Agency flu program protects DOD beneficiaries worldwide, meets Defense Health Agency needs

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s medical supply chain flu team and DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, successfully completed the 2023-2024 flu vaccine program Feb. 1 with a total shipment of over 3.2 million doses to military service customers.

A bridge over a creek.

Feb. 20, 2024

(A new) Home on the range: JRTC

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The creative application of DLA’s used equipment stocks is allowing Army brigades training in Louisiana to maneuver in ways they never have before.

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Feb. 20, 2024

Commentary: Foreign military sales reflect national policy, expand customer base

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long provided goods and services to allied nations. From NATO cataloging in the 1960s to today’s worldwide crises, the agency has used the Foreign Military Sales program to advance national policy and realize economies of scale.

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Feb. 18, 2024

Innovating at lunch: Employees learn about DLA Tech Accelerator Program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Learning how to leverage innovation methodologies to drive change and desired outcomes was the focus of a DLA Energy Lunch and Learn session Jan. 31. More than 100 employees joined the conversation about DLA’s Tech Accelerator and Innovation Navigator Course.

The Pronghorn is on the left side of the photo with it's head down as if looking for for something to eat. it is walking through a field of grass. on the right side of the photo is the storage unit, a bunker with a tall wall on one end with a door the roof of the structure is covered with earth.

Feb. 16, 2024

DLA Disposition Services assist in disposal of simulated munitions

PUEBLO CHEMICAL DEPOT, Colo — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently aided the Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant in Colorado by disposing of simulated munitions rounds in preparation for the site's scheduled closure

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Feb. 14, 2024

Love and logistics: DLA Energy couples

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Be mine… and my coworker? Some couples may say working together is a recipe for disaster, but four DLA Energy couples say it’s a recipe for marriage. While dozens of couples can be found across DLA, these DLA Energy employees shared their story of how working for the same agency is a perfect match.

A large group of people are gathered on stage in a large auditorium. They stand in front of a group of flags on stage. The stage is of a yellow wood and several rows of seats are shown. They all hold certificates of graduation except for a few. They are men and women of all ages and are wearing business attire.

Feb. 13, 2024

PaCE program prepares entry-level associates to be tomorrow’s leaders

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduation ceremony on Feb. 6 in the Operations Center Auditorium marked the end of two years of hard work for 85 newly minted logistics professionals ready to tackle new challenges throughout the agency.