DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logistics Agency

June 16, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Chad Ellsworth relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation during a June 12 ceremony at Defense Supply Center Richmond, marking the end of his tenure as Aviation commander.

Attendees of the Marine Corps and DLA Service Integration Day gather for a group photo with Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly

June 12, 2025

Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day discusses forward positioning of material, advanced manufacturing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director reinforced steadfast support to the Marine Corps’ transformational principles to ensure logistics solutions align with the service’s mission demands during the Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day May 29.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, greets U.S. Army Materiel Command Chief of Operations Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, center, and Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle, right, during the Army/DLA Service Integration Day

June 10, 2025

Army/DLA Service Integration Day discuss future changes, just enough’ logistical posture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Senior logisticians from the Army and the Defense Logistics Agency discussed transformational change, cost savings, data interoperability and more during the Army/DLA Service Integration Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex June 2.

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 9, 2025

DLA modernizes distribution network for contested warfare

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is modernizing its distribution network to ensure the military can sustain operations in increasingly complex and contested environments.

Marine wearing uniform on top of a ship using RFID technology scanners.

June 6, 2025

Troop Support Medical uses radio-frequency identification to enhance precision, warfighter readiness

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain is using radio-frequency identification to enhance precision in warfighter support by streamlining the tracking of medical materiel pallet shipments.

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.”

Joint Staff Vice Director for Operations Rear Adm. Paul C. Spedero Jr. speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees

June 4, 2025

Navy admiral to logisticians: Operational environment presents new challenges and opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Department of Defense stands at a pivotal moment in history in which the global strategic environment is shaped by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the Joint Staff vice director for operations told Defense Logistics Agency leaders and employees May 30.

June 3, 2025

Thirsty for insights? Check out the DLA Knowledge Bar

RICHMOND, Va. — Get ready to tap into a wealth of expertise at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, coming to the Greater Richmond Convention Center on June 11-12! Don't miss the DLA Knowledge Bar, a unique and informal setting where you can chat directly with leaders about topics that ignite their passion.

June 3, 2025

Aviation at OKC amplifies readiness with Organic Manufacturing

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City is proactively strengthening its supply chain resilience and bolstering warfighter readiness through strategic investments in organic industrial manufacturing and collaborative partnerships.