DLA News Archive

May 11, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Alma Charles

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alma Charles, the former division chief of DLA Aviation’s Aviation Commodities Division, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 9, 2023

Second continuity of operations exercise strengthens employee readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise April 17-21 at an undisclosed location. This was the second exercise the agency conducted this year.

May 8, 2023

Industrial base strength is necessary for future DOD success, says former deputy defense secretary

RICHMOND, Va. — The defense industrial base is facing serious challenges, and now is the time to help those businesses before it is too late, a former deputy secretary of defense said May 3 at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition in Richmond, Virginia.

April 28, 2023

DLA encourages open communication with industry partners during meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Effective communication and working together to resolve issues were some of the topics discussed during the Defense Logistics Agency’s Industry Association Meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 25.

April 18, 2023

Inflation, supply chain disruptions yield lower supplier survey ratings

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Inflation and supply chain disruptions in a post-COVID-19 environment are frustrating suppliers who do business with the Defense Logistics Agency, according to the recent DLA Supplier Survey.

April 17, 2023

Opportunities equal experience for new acquisition deputy director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — George Atwood came on board as the deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition in December, but his history with the agency goes back almost 30 years.

April 14, 2023

Agency communicators hone skills during seminar

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s public affairs teams discussed the challenges they face in their field and how to tell DLA’s story going forward during the Public Affairs Seminar, April 11-13 at the agency’s headquarters.

April 6, 2023

TRANSCOM representative visits DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The mobilization assistant to the commander of U.S. Transportation Command met with leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Joint Reserve Force and DLA Energy during a visit April 4 at the agency’s headquarters, where she received an overview of the agency’s support.

April 5, 2023

NATO Support and Procurement Agency general manager visits DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency and NATO’s procurement body discussed ways the agencies could work together and avoid competing for future business during a meeting at DLA Headquarters March 31.

March 28, 2023

British Royal Navy strengthening strategic partnership with DLA

RICHMOND, Va. — British Royal Navy RAdm. Andy Kyte, third from left, met with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler and other senior DLA Aviation leaders during his visit to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, March 23, 2023.