DLA News Archive

Feb. 18, 2025

DLA director describes partnerships, strategies to increase warfighter readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Great partnerships don't just happen. They take a strong commitment on both sides to establish an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation necessary for a productive engagement, the Defense Logistics Agency’s director said in his keynote address during the National Defense Industrial Association’s 39th Annual Logistics Forum in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 11.

Jan. 21, 2025

Industrial base and supply chain readiness among hot topics at AUSA panel

ARLINGTON, Va. — Military and industry leaders said warfighting is changing at lightning speed and the Defense Department needs to strengthen its resources to meet growing demands at the Association of the United States Army’s latest hot topics session in Arlington Jan. 15.

Dec. 6, 2024

DLA Energy commander discuss military fuel support with Norway defense team

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Energy, discusses military fuel support with the Norway defense team during a visit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Dec. 5, 2024

Norway defense team collaborates with DLA leaders on contested logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Coming to terms with contested military logistics amid steadily worsening global security is crucial for all nations, a Norwegian defense leader said during a discussion about supply challenges with DLA members at the HQC.

Nov. 25, 2024

DLA Energy Americas visits Gulf Coast: Strengthening ties with industry partners

HOUSTON, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Energy personnel visited four vendor partners as part of collaboration and familiarization tour of the Defense Industrial Base in Texas and Louisiana.

Nov. 21, 2024

Contested logistics white paper: DLA must adapt sustainment methods now

The concepts and capabilities that have enabled the Defense Logistics Agency to sustain the nation’s warfighters must be adapted to ensure continued success, agency leaders say in a new white paper.

Nov. 13, 2024

AFIMSC uses gaming to ready I&MS teams for combat ops

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is using a board game and data-driven outcomes to prepare installation and mission support Airmen to successfully conduct agile combat employment operations in contested logistics environments.

Nov. 12, 2024

Enhancing Interoperability, Readiness at Yama Sakura 87

CAMP ZAMA, Japan — Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — In early fall, servicemembers from Japan, the United States, and Australia gathered at Camp Zama to initiate the trilateral planning conference for Yama Sakura 87, a simulated exercise that has consistently grown in purpose since its inception in 1982. In a contested logistics and great power competition environment, this exercise is a critical component of efforts to enhance the readiness and posture of these forces.

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.

Nov. 8, 2024

Giving Our “Paper Tiger” Real Teeth: Fixing the U.S. Military’s Plans for Contested Logistics Against China

Contested Logistics: Article originally appeared on the Official National Defense University website — The U.S. military’s ability to deter or win a conflict with China in the Western Pacific is a growing concern with many U.S. military and government leaders. This article focuses on the role of logistics in future military success.