DLA News Archive

Tag: Loglines 2026 Volume 2

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms serve a hot meal to a fellow soldier from a field kitchen food line.

June 15, 2026

Honoring excellence: Why the PAC program matters more than ever

Every year, culinary specialists and food service teams across the U.S. Army take on a unique but crucial challenge: proving themselves in the Philip A. Connelly Program. More than a contest, the PAC Program is a transformative force in Army food service standards, ensuring excellence even in the most austere and demanding field environments.

A Marine in tactical gear reaches toward a drone flying above a forest setting during the day.

June 15, 2026

From the services to stadiums: DLA Troop Support’s drone corridor delivers critical tech at lightning speed

As the demand for unmanned aerial systems and cutting-edge counter-drone defenses surges across military and domestic operations, the logistical challenge of procuring this rapidly evolving technology has never been more urgent.

A sailor in a blue uniform and glasses is in the engine room of a ship, turning one of many large, yellow-handled valves.

June 15, 2026

Relieving pressure: Forging a resilient maritime fleet one valve at a time

Strengthening supply chains to enhance maritime security and fleet readiness is a tall order for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support that starts with a small-but-critical component: valves.

A line of large, gray military transport aircraft is parked on an airfield tarmac. Green, rolling hills are visible in the background under a clear sky.

June 15, 2026

Fueling the military’s objectives: DLA Energy’s agile contracting powers missions in the Western Hemisphere

Thanks to strategy and advanced planning, DLA Energy served as a silent engine behind operations Absolute Resolve and Southern Spear. A strategic placement of energy assets and defense fuel support points allowed DLA Energy to make sure the joint forces maintained the operational reach and endurance necessary to achieve their objectives.

A four-star Air Force general holds a microphone and speaks to a crowd from a podium.

June 15, 2026

Four Star Q&A: A discussion with the USNORTHCOM and NORAD commander

Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot is the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. In this interview, he discusses protecting the Western Hemisphere and speaks on his commands’ relationship with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Sign at the entrance to North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

June 15, 2026

New command: Establishing a new DLA team to support USNORTHCOM

To meet the expanding and increasingly complex logistics demands across the Western Hemisphere, the Defense Logistics Agency established a new DLA U.S. Northern Command support command.

The front of a historic hospital building

June 15, 2026

Outsourcing logistics: DLA’s evolving relationship with OMB Circular A-76

More than 99.99% of the items DLA obtains and most of the logistics services it provides come from American companies. As mandated by law and governed by Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76, DLA performs functions that are inherently governmental and relies on free enterprise for the rest.

A man wearing a tan suit poses for a photo.

June 15, 2026

I am DLA: Darryl Melvin

Darryl Melvin is the DLA customer support representative for the 18th Airborne Corps and 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for DLA Weapons Support (Columbus).