DLA News Archive

June 5, 2025

DLA delivers nearly 15,000 new uniforms to Papua New Guinea Defense Force

PHILADELPHIA — After 28 months of planning across multiple time zones, production by eight vendors and 4,000 manhours amongst 14 employees at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, approximately 15,000 U.S. made dress uniforms, valued at $4 million, were provided to the Papua New Guinea Defense Force last month.

June 5, 2025

Video: DLA employee shares how agency saved his life while in the Army

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Derrin Williams is a real-life example of the Defense Logistics Agency’s ability to sustain warfighters. He shares this story in the new video “DLA Protecting the Warfighter, A U.S. Army Officer’s Story From Iraq.”

June 4, 2025

Navy admiral to logisticians: Operational environment presents new challenges and opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Department of Defense stands at a pivotal moment in history in which the global strategic environment is shaped by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the Joint Staff vice director for operations told Defense Logistics Agency leaders and employees May 30.

June 3, 2025

DLA and U.S. Forest Service support rural fire departments

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Department provides collaborative support to firefighters nationwide through a partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the U.S. Forest Service, and state forestry agencies who all work together to help firefighters gain access to excess military equipment.

May 29, 2025

DLA fuels maritime superiority with $5 billion contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships in a move set to significantly enhance the nation's maritime advantage.

May 27, 2025

Agency celebrates 2025 DLA Hall of Fame Inductees

The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated past employees who significantly contributed to the organization’s enduring legacy during the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 21.

May 16, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe fuels African Lion 25

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe played a key logistics role in supporting African Lion 25, the largest U.S. led military exercise in Africa, by providing vital food supplies to thousands of military personnel as they participate in the month-long event spanning four countries.

May 12, 2025

Two DLA Energy Europe & Africa staffers become Green Belts

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Recognizing the need for change, a dedicated team from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Europe & Africa (E&A) partnered with continuous process improvement (CPI) experts from the DLA Energy headquarters. These mentors and coaches provided guidance to drive change. As a result, Courtney Butcher DLA Energy E&A customer account specialist (CAS) and Andreea Antonesei of DLA Energy E&A international agreements, achieved their Green Belt certifications. A Lean Six Sigma green belt certification is the first certification achievable in the CPI program where candidates learn how to use CPI tools and facilitate CPI projects in a methodical fashion to incite change.

April 1, 2025

Keeping Shelves Stocked | Aviation team improves support for maintenance depots

RICHMOND, Va. — In the high-stakes world of aircraft maintenance, a missing part can mean the difference between a successful mission and a grounded aircraft. To combat this critical issue, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's Business Process Support Directorate’s Industrial Support branch recently rolled out its revamped Retail SKU Supportability Tool.

March 18, 2025

Metals recapture lowers agency supply chain costs

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s Precious Metals Recovery Program extracts elements like gold, silver, and platinum from scrap to decrease defense production expenses.