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Tag: Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, center, provides opening remarks during the Navy/DLA Service Integration Day in the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 2, 2025.

July 30, 2025

Senior logisticians discuss Navy’s Combat Surge Ready initiative, supply chain

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Navy senior logisticians are working together to provide seamless logistical support by prioritizing requirements, overcoming supply chain challenges, and driving transformational change.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations Seth Green speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees about the State Department Logistics Framework and the support his organization receives from the agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 17, 2025.

July 29, 2025

Diplomat to logisticians: Diplomacy and logistics makes victories happen

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Diplomacy and military logistics may seem like distant cousins, but the nation was founded on this partnership, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations told Defense Logistics Agency employees July 17.

Two men wearing military uniforms hold a blue flag on a flagpole.

July 23, 2025

Cotman takes command of DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution from Perry Knight, acting commander and deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held July 22 at the command’s headquarters in New Cumberland.

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.

Incoming commander for the Defense Logistics Agency’s U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations region Army Col. Edward Runyan accepts the flag from DLA Director of Logistics Operations Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford

July 3, 2025

Army colonel leads DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Army Col. Edward Runyan accepted the reins of the Defense Logistics Agency’s regional command for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command in a change of command ceremony July 1.

Brendan Mulvaney, director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University, speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees

July 1, 2025

Insights help DLA employees understand challenges posed by China

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The United States and its partners must understand the depth and breadth of challenges posed by China to effectively compete in the physical and information domains, the director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University said June 23 at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters.

DLA Logistics Operations employees Randy Grimm, Anthony Sabatina and Hugh Wilson each earned a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University on June 12.

June 18, 2025

Three DLA employees graduate from Eisenhower School

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After 10 months in the classroom, three Defense Logistics Agency employees returned to work as graduates of the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security & Resource Strategy.

Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, Defense Logistics Agency director, gives the keynote address to agency and tenant organization employees during the 250th Army birthday celebration at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 13, 2025. Photo by Jaquan Turnbow

June 17, 2025

History lessons, performances commemorate Army’s 250th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This anniversary is not just a reflection on history but a tribute to soldiers who built the legacy and carry it forward, the Defense Logistics Agency director said during the McNamara Headquarters Complex Army birthday celebration June 13.

An Army lieutenant general speaks at a podium with military flags in the background and a screen with a PowerPoint slide.

June 16, 2025

Agency shifts logistics strategy for readiness in unpredictable conditions

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is shifting its approach to supply chain readiness, the agency’s director said at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition at the Greater Richmond Convention Center June 12.

June 16, 2025

Ellsworth bids farewell to DLA Aviation

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.