DLA News Archive

Nov. 14, 2023

Exercise simulates agency cyber-attack recovery

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recent mission assurance exercise incorporated DLA’s alternate business processes into its growing cyber-attack response planning.

Nov. 13, 2023

Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss fuel exchange agreements

HONOLULU — Over 60 representatives from around the Indo-Pacific region met to discuss reciprocal fuel exchanges, interoperability and partnerships during the inaugural DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Fuels Exchange Agreements Forum in Honolulu Nov. 7-9.

Nov. 13, 2023

Marine Corps celebrates 248th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Can the birth of the Marine Corps be tied to the history of the Defense Logistics Agency? The Marine Corps was born at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia Nov. 10, 1775. DLA Troop Support traces its roots to 1799, when it acquired land to build the Schuykill Arsenal, just down the street from the Tun Tavern.

Nov. 9, 2023

DLA Distribution commander addresses New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, residents during Veterans Day ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., was the keynote speaker at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Veterans Day ceremony.

Nov. 9, 2023

DLA Vice Director visits Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn visited DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov. 8 to discuss ongoing modernization efforts within the Construction and Equipment supply chain.

Nov. 8, 2023

Honoring Veterans: Past and Present

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In this year's Veterans Day program video, we bring you a heartfelt message from the DLA Disposition Service Director and hear from several veterans within DLA organizations at HDIFC. With nearly 60% of our workforce having a background in military service, our agency stands as a testament to the enduring values of duty, honor, and sacrifice.

Nov. 8, 2023

DLA mission, employees honor America’s veterans

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Once a soldier, always a soldier. And for warfighters fed, clothed, fueled and equipped by DLA, the odds are increasingly good that while that support changes shape as a troop crosses into veteran status, it endures.

Nov. 7, 2023

New defense industrial strategy, DLA demand forecast to chart road map for logistics partners 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new National Defense Industrial Strategy set to debut in early December establishes four priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.

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.

Nov. 3, 2023

2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame inductees announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy announces the inductees for the 2023 DLA Energy Hall of Fame are Jean Cox and James Young.