DLA News Archive

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.

Nov. 22, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary: Info Ops Employee Spotlight, Paula Ritorto

DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this story, we highlight DLA Information Operations employee Paula Ritorto who has been with the agency for 41 years.

Nov. 19, 2021

DLA unifies, polishes its reputation in the 2010s

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the final in a series of seven articles “Celebrating 60 years” and highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 19, 2021

In Their Own Words David Olenick, DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — David Olenick, DLA Distribution, talks about his history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary

Nov. 17, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary Shout Out: Phyllis Copeland

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA 60th Anniversary Shout Out: Phyllis Copeland, DLA Distribution Norfolk, sends a shout out to DLA for the 60th Anniversary.

Nov. 15, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary: In their own words

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Webber, Jr., DLA Distribution, talks about his history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary.

Nov. 12, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA balances reform, provision after 9/11

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the sixth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 9, 2021

From animals to equipment, DLA Disposition Services has processed it all

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services  has received and processed millions of individual items of Department of Defense personal property. Most of these items are within the norms of end-of-lifecycle logistics, however, some examples of property turned-in stand out among the rest and serve to highlight the unique capabilities of disposal logisticians.

Nov. 5, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: Don Peschka anniversary interview

DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this video interview, Don Peschka (retired) shares his memories and stories from his over 20 years of service with DLA Energy.

Nov. 5, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA contributes to DOD initiatives in the 1990s

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the fifth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.