DLA News Archive

June 13, 2024

DIA Report Details Effects of Houthi Attacks on Commercial Shipping

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING — The Defense Intelligence Agency has released a new report detailing how Houthi maritime attacks have affected international trade supported by an expansion of military capabilities with help from Iran. Logistics in Action/Contested Logistics.

June 12, 2024

Following 2-Day Pier Closure, 1,000 Tons of Aid Are Delivered to Gaza's Shore

Since May 17, U.S. Central Command has assisted in the delivery of more than 2,500 metric tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza shore for onward distribution, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said. Logistics In Action/Contested Logistics article.

June 12, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime forges partnerships to improve supply chain support

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime signed supply chain alliance charters this spring aimed at strengthening supply chain support to the nation’s warfighters.

June 12, 2024

Exercise Native Fury 24

United Arab Emirates (May 28, 2024) – The above photos show U.S. Marines conduct tactical vehicles onload on a bulk carrier after concluding exercise Native Fury 24 at a port in the United Arab Emirates on May 28, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a critical multi-lateral and biennial exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It aims to enhance interoperability, readiness, and cooperation between the participating forces.  Logistics In Action article.

June 12, 2024

Press Release: Evaluation of the Accountability of Ukraine-Bound Equipment to Sea Ports of Embarkation in the Continental United States (Report No. DODIG-2024-093)

Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the “Evaluation of the Accountability of Ukraine-Bound Equipment to Sea Ports of Embarkation in the Continental United States” and a related management advisory regarding the Naval Support Activity Crane, Indiana. The evaluation examined whether DoD Components effectively account for defense materials provided to Ukraine from their points of origin to seaports of embarkation within the continental United States. Logistics In Action/Contested Logistics

June 11, 2024

DLA’s cybersecurity director to umpire in College World Series

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Linus Baker got the call he’d been hoping for three weeks ago when traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, to umpire at the Atlantic Coast Conference men’s baseball tournament.

June 11, 2024

DLA vice director visits Aviation to talk innovation, support

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s vice director, Brad Bunn, visited DLA Aviation leaders and personnel June 11 to discuss key initiatives at the major subordinate command’s headquarters on Defense Supply Center Richmond. The visit included briefings on strategic projects, a lunch with senior civilians and coin presentations to a handful of select employees.

June 11, 2024

PaCE Spotlight: Sara Vaughn

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Sara Vaughn is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Program Group 46, which began in 2023. For her second year in the PaCE Program, she will remain at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, in the Contracting directorate.

June 10, 2024

Sea Corridor Reopens, Supplies Flowing to Palestinians

Logistics In Action- Editor's note: Article originally appeared on the DOD News website — The humanitarian sea corridor is once again open and supplies are being delivered to aid the civilian population of Gaza, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

June 10, 2024

DLA director to industry: Change in sustainment is imminent

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The military services are undergoing an intense transformation that requires DLA and industry to think, act and operate differently, DLA’s director told industry association leaders June 6.