DLA News Archive

May 17, 2024

Expeditionary teams close out DEFENDER ’24 field ops

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Agency expeditionary civilians and servicemembers share perspectives on exercise accomplishments, their teams, and visiting Germany during the largest U.S. Army-led exercise in Europe.

May 10, 2024

DEFENDER '24 hones expeditionary skill sets

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — A collection of DLA Disposition Services expeditionary civilians and DLA Joint Reserve Force servicemembers have assembled a solid team and are developing skills together during a field exercise in Germersheim, Germany.

April 22, 2024

DLA Distribution San Joaquin hosts Expeditionary Academy

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, recently hosted a two-week DLA Distribution Expeditionary Academy for members of DLA’s Joint Reserve Force.

Nov. 21, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force officer completes third marathon, inspires with personal journey

In a display of commitment and physical endurance, U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Chris Allen of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Reserve Force has accomplished his third marathon since joining the DLA in July 2022.

Nov. 6, 2023

Trapped: Navy reservist escapes Israel after Hamas attack

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Navy officer with DLA's Joint Reserve Force shares how her dream vacation to Israel turned into a marathon to escape.

Oct. 24, 2023

Enlisted call focuses on recruiting, readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va., — Recruiting and readiness were the standout topics at a Joint Reserve Force enlisted call held in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium Oct. 20.

Aug. 4, 2023

Navy Reserve officer receives prestigious award

RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Chen, executive officer for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Joint Reserve Force in Richmond, Virginia, was honored as one of five recipients to receive the calendar year 2022 Vice Adm. Robert F. Batchelder Award.

July 25, 2023

DLA expeditionary training event underway

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2023 Agency Contingency Operations Readiness event prepares expeditionary civilians, servicemembers and Rapid Deployment Teams for contingency response missions.

June 27, 2023

Joint Reserve Force: ready, responsive, and flexible, worldwide

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA reservists participate in joint exercises around the word to better support the DLA mission.

June 20, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force Leaders collaborate to elevate joint logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 60 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of collaboration during their Annual Leadership Review.