DLA News Archive

Sept. 30, 2024

Iraqi military leaders learn about logistics management from DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA showcased its warehousing, distribution and property disposal processes for senior military leaders from the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq Sept. 25.

Sept. 30, 2024

When suicide hits home, the heartache of losing a loved one goes on

For Angela Phillips, a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City, National Suicide Prevention Month in September has taken on a profound significance. What began as subtle changes in her husband of 30 years after returning from a deployment – a little more sleep, a little less joy – transformed into a heart-wrenching journey that no one can fully prepare for.

Sept. 27, 2024

DLA Distribution headquarters golf team defends Susquehanna Cup title

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In an effort to inspire some friendly competition and teambuilding, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Susquehanna, and Riverview Golf Course hosted the 2024 Susquehanna Cup golf tournament Sept. 27 in New Cumberland.

Sept. 27, 2024

Senior Leader Orientation Course showcases agency’s mission, priorities to new leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Onboarding into a new role within an organization that spans the globe can be daunting, but to make the transition a little easier, the Defense Logistics Agency director welcomed 52 senior military and civilian leaders during the Senior Leader Orientation Course Sept. 17-19.

Sept. 27, 2024

Warfighter Connection: How Aviation supports USMC operations

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is pivotal to ensuring the U.S. Marine Corps maintains operational readiness and effectiveness – that includes through the parts and services DLA Aviation provides to keep their aircraft flightworthy. Here’s a closer look at how Aviation supports America’s Devil Dogs.

Sept. 26, 2024

DSCR employees gain insight about disaster preparation

RICHMOND, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month, and Defense Supply Center Richmond Security and Emergency Services hosted an annual Preparedness Fair Sept. 26 held in the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Operations Center 1st Floor lobby.

Sept. 26, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain hosts Navy, Army leaders for logistics support overview

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Bahrain, Southwest Asia, recently hosted leaders from Naval Supply Systems Command and the Army’s 1st Theater Sustainment Command.

Sept. 25, 2024

Collaboration leads to success at FCC annual meeting

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Federal Cataloging Committee set the next steps for a targeted go-live of the Cataloging Transformation Project in November 2025 at the recent annual meeting in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Sept. 25, 2024

DLA Distribution Europe hosts 21st Theater Sustainment Command leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, leadership hosted Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, for a visit and site tour Sept. 16.

Sept. 24, 2024

Sustaining the Fight: DLA’s Role in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific took center stage during the most recent Ulchi Freedom Shield 2024 exercise, integrating the agency's major subordinate commands into one of the most complex and dynamic military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.