DLA News Archive

Archive: 2025

Men use a pump to empty barrels into a large tank in an industrial setting.

June 27, 2025

Guam haz waste removal saves money, sets new standard

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — When hazardous waste storage at the Consolidated Storage Facility in Guam recently reached a critical point, one Defense Logistics Agency environmental protection specialist’s initiative helped turn a complex challenge into a streamlined, cost-effective success.

Man in blue suit standing to the left and woman in military uniform standing with a microphone to the right, speaking to an audience.

June 27, 2025

Agency’s progress in supporting the warfighter highlighted at town hall

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Senior leaders provided updates on global operations strategic initiatives, performance metrics and exercises during a Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime quarterly town hall June 25 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

June 26, 2025

2025 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 31 scholarships to students with close family ties to current or past employees for the 2025-2026 school year.

A woman in a red shirt takes papers from a man. There is a backdrop behind her that says 'Defense Logistics Agency'.

June 25, 2025

Hundreds attend DLA Distribution Susquehanna hiring event in New Cumberland

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 450 career seekers attended a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hiring event at the Susquehanna Club in New Cumberland, June 24.

A man driving a forklift in a warehouse uses the forklift to stack pallets of brown boxes.

June 25, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe ensures warfighter readiness in Defender Europe exercise

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe provided significant logistical support to the Defender Europe 2025 exercise series in recent weeks by processing and shipping more than 250 Class I food orders to 13 countries across the U.S. European Command area of operation.

Aviation's spotlight shines on Miranda Werner!

June 24, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Miranda Werner

RICHMOND, Va. — Aviation shines the spotlight on Cherry Point's Miranda Werner!

A man and a woman evaluate used military optics in an office space.

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.

four men in uniform stand on stage, with one passing a flag to another in the center

June 23, 2025

New Troop Support commander inherits ‘world-class organization’ at change of command ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistic Agency Troop Support’s former commander spoke fondly of his two years serving the organization during a change of command ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues June 18.

DLA Aviation commander at Oklahoma City is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in ceremony.

June 23, 2025

Smith departs DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, leaves legacy of people, partnerships

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Aviation's Oklahoma City commander relinquished command in ceremony on June 16 at Tinker Air Force Base.

Group of DLA Energy employees pose for photo.

June 23, 2025

DLA Energy Americans hosts quality workshop

LONG BEACH, Ca. — The biennial DLA Energy Americas Quality Workshop returned for two week-long sessions. Led by the Americas Quality team, the workshop encompassed weeks full of training, professional development, and quality assurance policy and practices.