DLA News Archive

May 29, 2025

Meador takes command at DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Joshua Meador assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from Army Lt. Col. Timothy Owens during a change of command ceremony May 28 onboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution, officiated the ceremony.

May 27, 2025

DLA Symposium to equip small businesses, features key matchmaking event

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is gearing up to host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition on June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, with a significant focus on empowering small businesses within the defense industrial base. This year’s event, themed “Driving Combat Readiness: Leveraging Partnerships to Strengthen the Defense Industrial Base,” is a collaboration with the National Defense Industrial Association and promises insights from industry leaders, senior defense officials, and general/flag officers.

May 27, 2025

Agency’s Joint Reserve Force redesigned for future mission sets

The Joint Reserve Force is a critical piece of the Defense Logistics Agency’s wartime posture, a three-pronged approach comprised of the civilian workforce, the active-duty force and the reserve force, said DLA’s Joint Reserve Force Deputy Director Kristin Kremer.

May 22, 2025

DLA’s magazine Loglines returns after hiatus

DLA Public Affairs — Loglines, the Defense Logistics Agency’s magazine, is back.

May 21, 2025

Thomas assumes command at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen Luna relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, to Army Lt. Col. Andrew Thomas during a ceremony May 15 at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, DLA Distribution.

May 21, 2025

National EMS Week honors DLA firefighters, paramedics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In recognition of the role emergency medical service professionals play in public safety, the Defense Logistics Agency joins communities across the nation in observing National EMS Week May 18-24.

May 20, 2025

2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Air Force Lt. Gen. Earl Hedlund

The Defense Logistics Agency director who led the Standard Automated Material Management System implementation, worldwide bulk petroleum management efforts and transcontinental subsistence delivery in Europe is a member of the 2025 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 16, 2025

Leaders emphasize complexity of change in Global Town Hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director addressed the current era of change during a Global Town Hall at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 14.

May 14, 2025

2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Linda Barnett

An acquisition leader known for improving the integration of bulk petroleum management and increasing efficiency throughout Defense Logistics Agency Energy is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.

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.