DLA News Archive

June 16, 2025

DLA transforms technical data management for enhanced efficiency

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency announced an upcoming shift to an automated technical data management system – or Technical Data Management Transformation – aimed to provide a faster, more efficient approach to item management, a critical advancement for DLA's vast operations.

June 11, 2025

Hand at the helm changes at DLA Distribution Norfolk

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Peter Braendeholm relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, to Navy Capt. Eric Lockett during a change of command ceremony held June 5 at Naval Station Norfolk.

June 10, 2025

Clothing and Textiles trains to be mission-ready during disruptions

PHILADELPHIA — An email and Microsoft Teams notification to report to an alternative work location with a Government Travel Card was sent to nearly 50 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain employees June 4, to kick off a Continuity of Operations training.

June 10, 2025

New leaders gain tips to improve emotional intelligence

RICHMOND, Va. — Leaders across the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation enterprise received practical tools to boost emotional intelligence and strengthen supervisory skills during a June 6 Supervisor Development session hosted by the Leadership Working Group.

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.”

May 14, 2025

DLA Director visits Troop Support for mid-year review

PHILADELPHIA — Transformation, adaptability and endurance were the key focus of the Defense Logistics Agency director and senior enlisted member’s visit to DLA Troop Support for the organization’s mid-year Annual Operating Plan Review, May 13.

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.

May 9, 2025

Mission success starts with protecting the people behind it

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Middle East conducted a personal protective equipment (PPE) fitting at Naval Support Activity Bahrain on April 24, bolstering force protection for its deployed workforce in response to rising regional threats. Proper PPE is essential for safeguarding DLA's personnel, its most valuable asset, and maintaining uninterrupted fuel support across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

May 9, 2025

DLA Director urges ‘deliberate, disciplined’ approach to transformation

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director told DLA Aviation leaders here May 5 that the agency must transform to meet evolving Defense Department needs and ensure continued warfighter support.