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June 24, 2025
DLA eyes strategic materials recapture from excess property
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — With the nation’s defense industry facing diminished access to rare earths, the agency will closely evaluate its surplus property stream for additional materials recycling opportunities.
March 15, 2023
Commentary: Like ‘M.A.S.H.’ crew, DLA survived scrutiny
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In the television series “M.A.S.H.,” an army hospital staff in Korea repeatedly saves itself from being disbanded by last-minute demonstrations of its effectiveness. Like the cast’s performance in the operating room, DLA has proven it manages even ancillary tasks more efficiently than other parts of the federal government.
June 27, 2022
DLA program introduces domestic germanium recycling capability
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA program for recycling optical-grade germanium used in military weapons systems and night vision equipment has led to new capability in the U.S. defense industrial base.
Sept. 30, 2021
Supply Chain Resiliency Is Whole-of-Government Effort
Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — Ensuring the U.S. military's continued access to critical materials for the nation's defense is a priority of the Defense Department.
Oct. 2, 2020
DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team and Capability Based Volunteers deploy to support Strategic Materials inventory mission
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In early August, Defense Logistics Agency’s headquarters acquisition team requested DLA Distribution’s assistance with support in executing an end of year inventory of strategic materials stored at the DLA Strategic Materials warehouses in Scotia, New York, and Hammond, Indiana. In line with DLA’s “Always Accountable” strategic goal, the inventory must be accurate to ensure DOD’s financial statements reflect the actual organizational expenses.
Oct. 26, 2018
DLA Strategic Materials Partners with Research and Development
DLA Strategic Materials partners with DLA Research and Development.
April 1, 2017
More Than Just ‘Piles of Rocks’
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A long-awaited change to the law means DLA can use certain materials to enhance its support to the warfighter.