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Jan. 13, 2022

Documentary showcases DLA’s 60 years as DOD logistics provider

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new 30-minute documentary proves wrong the early skeptics who thought a largely civilian organization could never handle the challenge of consolidating supplies and logistics services for the entire Defense Department.

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Oct. 26, 2021

DOD logistics agency touches American lives

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — From crackers and sanitation kits for America’s fallout shelters during the Cold War to COVID-19 supplies so direly needed in every state and town, DLA has the power to provide essentials in the nation’s time of need.

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Sept. 16, 2021

New book chronicles DLA’s 60-year history

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new 82-page book by Defense Logistics Agency Historian Colin Williams is the first comprehensive account of the agency’s six-decade history.

Sept. 1, 2021

DLA launches 60th anniversary celebration

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA launches its diamond anniversary celebration Sept. 1 to mark the agency’s 60 years of logistics support.

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April 22, 2021

Slogan by DLA mechanic to mark agency’s 60th anniversary

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — An automotive mechanic with a penchant for World War I and II history is the winner of the Defense Logistics Agency’s 60th anniversary slogan contest with “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.”

Oct. 1, 2020

Oct. 1 recognized as DLA’s foundation date despite debate

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Oct. 1 is widely recognized as the Defense Logistics Agency's birthday, as it was the agency’s first day of operations.

The Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 58th birthday Oct. 1. The agency’s mission has changed and expanded since Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara took command in 1961, but DLA employees still provide world-class logistics support. Graphic illustration of Gen. McNamara's portrait over the DLA headquarters building.

Oct. 1, 2019

DLA celebrates 58th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 58th birthday Oct. 1. The agency’s mission has changed and expanded since Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara took command in 1961, but DLA employees still provide world-class logistics support.