DLA News Archive

Aug. 5, 2025

DLA uses innovative contracting strategies to seamlessly field lighter, improved body armor to servicemembers

PHILADELPHIA — With a lighter weight, better fit and increased mobility, the modular scalable vest enhances servicemembers’ lethality in combat zones, said the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain contracting officer who helped implement DLA’s sustainment contracts for the item.

Aug. 4, 2025

Troop Support celebrates careers of two Clothing and Textiles leaders at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Friends, family and colleagues celebrated the careers of two Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain leaders during a ceremony in their honor July 30.

July 30, 2025

Contracting Officer Mentorship Program: Evolving Challenges and Emerging Technologies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Office hosted a mentoring session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This event was one in a series of the Contracting Officer Mentoring Program emphasizing the importance of emerging technologies and strategic acquisition practices for contracting officers.

July 25, 2025

DLA Director’s Learning Campaign Reading List: Promotes Self-reflection, Enhanced Leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Division hosted a book review session for Pathways Interns and Pathways to Career Excellence Program participants with Acquisition Executive Gabriella Earhardt in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters.

July 22, 2025

Clothing and Textiles employees spend a ‘day in the life’ of their colleagues, learn about job roles

PHILADELPHIA — From verifying uniform specifications to ensuring customer deliveries, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain employees explored the varying functions of their job roles during two “Day in the Life” events July 10 and July 16.

July 22, 2025

DLA Aviation at Jacksonville reinforces partnership with FRCSE, DLA Distribution to bolster warfighter readiness

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville, along with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast and DLA Distribution, recently hosted a strategy session focused on strengthening the foundational elements of support provided to FRC operations.

July 18, 2025

Troop Support commander hosts first town hall

PHILADELPHIA — The newest Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander shared his leadership philosophy and expressed his admiration of the workforce during his inaugural town hall July 15 in Philadelphia.

July 18, 2025

Podcast Exclusive: L&M Acting Commander Kenneth Watson details tech data transformation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Acting Commander Kenneth Watson shared how the Agency is shifting to an automated technical data management system in a Fed Gov Today podcast released July 17.

July 14, 2025

80 Years Strong: DLA Energy Celebrates Legacy, Service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy celebrated its 80th birthday July 8 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium. The event brought together the DLA Energy team from across the globe along with former DLA Energy commanders and DLA Energy Hall of Fame members.

July 10, 2025

DLA Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Symposium: Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s held its third biennial Acquisition Workforce Symposium. Over three days, attendees engaged in a series of informational sessions led by senior leaders and industry experts, where event attendees participated in a professional development fair, and enjoyed ample networking opportunities.