DLA News Archive

July 10, 2024

TRANSCOM, CYBERCOM, JFHQ-DODIN host Global Logistics Cyber Resiliency Summit

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network — Senior leaders and staff from over 35 commands converged on Fort Meade recently to participate in a Global Logistics Cyber Resiliency Summit hosted by U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Cyber Command, and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network.

June 13, 2024

DIA Report Details Effects of Houthi Attacks on Commercial Shipping

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING — The Defense Intelligence Agency has released a new report detailing how Houthi maritime attacks have affected international trade supported by an expansion of military capabilities with help from Iran. Logistics in Action/Contested Logistics.

June 12, 2024

Following 2-Day Pier Closure, 1,000 Tons of Aid Are Delivered to Gaza's Shore

Since May 17, U.S. Central Command has assisted in the delivery of more than 2,500 metric tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza shore for onward distribution, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said. Logistics In Action/Contested Logistics article.

June 12, 2024

Press Release: Evaluation of the Accountability of Ukraine-Bound Equipment to Sea Ports of Embarkation in the Continental United States (Report No. DODIG-2024-093)

Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the “Evaluation of the Accountability of Ukraine-Bound Equipment to Sea Ports of Embarkation in the Continental United States” and a related management advisory regarding the Naval Support Activity Crane, Indiana. The evaluation examined whether DoD Components effectively account for defense materials provided to Ukraine from their points of origin to seaports of embarkation within the continental United States. Logistics In Action/Contested Logistics

June 10, 2024

Sea Corridor Reopens, Supplies Flowing to Palestinians

Logistics In Action- Editor's note: Article originally appeared on the DOD News website — The humanitarian sea corridor is once again open and supplies are being delivered to aid the civilian population of Gaza, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

June 6, 2024

Army/DLA Service Day focuses on future support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army and civilian logistics leaders met to discuss Army transformation and methods for meeting future demands in a contested geopolitical environment May 22 at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters.

March 28, 2024

DLA director outlines agency’s efforts to provide solutions as Army transforms

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA works to match readiness and sustainment needs with global solutions as the Army navigates a transformative era full of challenges like contested logistics and adversarial threats.

Oct. 24, 2023

Eastern Distribution Center modernization to culminate in trifecta go live

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The more than $250 million project kicked off in 2020 and is set to go live in 2025 to improve efficiency and surge capability within the EDC.

Sept. 1, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts incoming DLA Indo-Pacom deputy commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution briefed Bruce Blank, incoming DLA Indo-Pacific deputy commander, Aug. 8 about the role, skills and logistics knowledge DLA Distribution brings to warfighter support.

Aug. 29, 2023

Vice director outlines DLA’s strategy for managing logistics in contested environments

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Assessing whether the right material is pre-positioned appropriately and near optimal distribution nodes is at the heart of DLA's efforts to posture itself for future operational challenges, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn said at NDIA's Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference.