DLA News Archive

Sept. 28, 2023

DLA senior enlisted leader makes first site visit to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s new senior enlisted leader made his first trip to DLA Aviation on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, since taking over the position back in August. 

Sept. 27, 2023

Commentary: Bridging the Gap - A Call for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When I first encountered suicide in my family, it was a subject shrouded in silence – a taboo that left us grappling with our grief in isolation. But over the years, society’s perception of mental health and suicide has shifted, allowing room for conversations that were once hushed.

Sept. 27, 2023

Employees explore possibilities of emerging digital environment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Several DLA employees explored advanced manufacturing and sustainment models that could transform the DOD supply chain while visiting industry and academia in Wichita, Kansas.

Sept. 27, 2023

Agency scrap handler donated for humanitarian assistance

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Okinawa-based machine will be provided to a yet-to-be-determined U.S. aid recipient after refurbishment.

Sept. 26, 2023

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi strategic airlift missions enhance global readiness

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, plays a vital role in supporting CCAD’s airlift missions that transport helicopter airframes around the globe.

Sept. 26, 2023

Activities, exercises help DLA mark National Preparedness Month

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency observed National Preparedness Month with more than 50 activities throughout the agency, including an expo Sept. 19 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Sept. 25, 2023

DLA Energy supports space missions from coast to coast

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Energy Aerospace team fueled two space missions this month: the first launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, tested the U.S. Space Force Rapid Launch Capability and another from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, sent National Reconnaissance Office satellites in to orbit.

Sept. 25, 2023

Meals, ready to eat, prepare warfighters for natural disasters

PHILDELPHIA — Meals, ready to eat, provide a critical feature during disasters and unforeseen events for warfighters and other Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support customers around the globe.

Sept. 22, 2023

Fueling MacDill's future, one gallon at a time

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla — The Defense Logistics Agency and personnel assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, work hard to provide jet fuel for MacDill’s aircraft and surrounding locations near Tampa, Florida.

Sept. 22, 2023

Republic of Korea Ministry of Defense visits Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — A delegation from the Republic of Korea Ministry of Defense including Director of Weapon and Equipment Division Republic of Korea Armed Forces Col Yongheup Kim; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Logistics Policy Manager; visited Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support on Sept. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia.