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Nov. 13, 2024

DLA historian chronicles agency’s defining moments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Historian Colin Williams guided the DLA Land and Maritime workforce on a journey of change, highlighting the agency’s defining moments, during a presentation Nov. 6 in the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, center left, addresses U.S. Transportation Command Commander Air Force Gen. Randall Reed

Nov. 12, 2024

TRANSCOM commander visits DLA to discuss current partnerships and future collaboration opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Challenges such as the contested logistics environment, supply chain resiliency, and data interoperability were top topics as senior leaders from U.S. Transportation Command and the Defense Logistics Agency met at the McNamara Headquarters Complex here Nov. 7.

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Nov. 6, 2024

Army Corps of Engineers leverages DLA acquisition processes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes advantage of DLA's flexible acquisition and contracting processes as it supports emergency operations ranging from flood control to hurricane relief.

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Nov. 4, 2024

DLA Headquarters kicks off CFC learning about the science behind ‘Give Happy’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Givers are happier than keepers, a DOD CFC manager said in a nod to the annual fundraiser’s “Give Happy” theme during a kickoff ceremony for DLA Headquarters Oct. 31.

Defense Logistics Agency’s Chief Information Officer Adarryl Roberts served on a panel to discuss how the agency is driving logistics innovation through artificial intelligence and data during the Defense Logistics and Support conference held Oct. 29

Oct. 31, 2024

Senior leaders, industry partners discuss solutions to logistics challenges

ARLINGTON, Va. — Contested logistics challenges, post-COVID-era supply chain conditions, and driving logistics innovation through artificial intelligence and data where some of the key topics discussed during the Defense Logistics and Support conference Oct. 29 at the Sheraton Pentagon City, in Arlington, Virginia.

Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations Management and Program Analyst Christina Panichelle and her husband pose for a photo.

Oct. 30, 2024

Breast cancer awareness: Employee shares personal journey to healing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In March 2014, six months before turning 40, Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations Management and Program Analyst Christina Panichelle saw her obstetrician and gynecologist for a routine visit resulting in a clean bill of health. Within a month, her then-boyfriend, now husband, found a lump.

DLA’s Futures Integrated Process Team hosted a future focused panel discussion to gain best practices and lessons learned from retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Clint Hinote and retired Marine Corps Brig. Gen. AJ Pasagian, who were both instrumental in moving their services forward.

Oct. 30, 2024

DLA leaders, retired military generals discuss culture changes necessary to transformation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When people think of the word “transformation,” they automatically assume something is broken. The Defense Logistics Agency’s logistics operations director said that’s not the case with the agency during a panel discussion on “Strategic Insights for DLA’s Futures-Focused Culture” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Oct. 24.

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Oct. 29, 2024

DLA participates in Global Thunder exercise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency tested its ability to continue operations in response to a sudden surge in logistical support during U.S. Strategic Command’s Global Thunder exercise Oct. 18-24.

senior navy leaders, DLA civilians and Army Lieutenant General Mark Simerly gather for a group photo October 23, 2024 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Oct. 25, 2024

Navy/DLA Service Integration Day address logistics challenges, share insights towards streamlined support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Today's Navy leadership face the daunting task of delivering readiness and setting the global posture to support naval combat power in a contested logistics environment. To facilitate a more streamlined supply chain in the face of pacing adversarial threats, the Defense Logistics Agency director hosted a one-day annual seminar where senior navy leaders and their DLA civilian counterparts could discuss current supply, equipment and training issues impacting the fleet.

About 30 personnel from the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, AFSBn-Manheim and 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, were tasked with accounting for, reporting, and preparing for shipment tens of thousands of repair parts, tools and supply items valued at nearly $20 million to Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany

Oct. 25, 2024

DLA, Army logisticians discuss opportunities to increase warfighter readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Senior Army logisticians met with Defense Logistics Agency leaders to discuss data interoperability, advanced and organic manufacturing, food program modernization, and more during the DLA/Army Service Integration Day, held at DLA’s McNamara Headquarters Complex Oct.17.