DLA News Archive

Archive: 2025

Two people in the front of a conference room demonstrate how to put on protective gear to people sitting at tables and desks.

April 29, 2025

Deployable opportunities get employees from their desks to the center of the action

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees have the opportunity to deploy worldwide to help the agency serve warfighters and meet its mission. The Rapid Deployment Team is now seeking volunteers for 2026.

April 28, 2025

Disposition Services HQ welcomes DLA senior leaders

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency personnel at Michigan’s Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center hosted members of the agency's senior leadership team April 22 for briefings and a mid-year review of the 2025 DLA Disposition Services Annual Operating Plan.

Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins relinquished command

April 25, 2025

DSCC’s commanding general departs for Army Materiel Command

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus and the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime bid farewell to its commanding general April 18.

a torch is held by two hands wearing protective clothing. the torch is being used to cut metal

April 25, 2025

DLA trains civilians to demilitarize military equipment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When most people picture military might, they think of tanks, helicopters and heavy weaponry in action. What they don’t often consider is what happens to that gear when it’s no longer needed.

Man in uniform sits a table speaking, using hand gestures. Man seated to the left and a woman to the right.

April 24, 2025

DLA director, Land and Maritime leaders engage for AOP discussion

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leaders hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly April 17 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus for a mid-year review of DLA Land and Maritime’s Fiscal 2025 Annual Operating Plan.

Women works on laptop on conference room.

April 23, 2025

PLUTO platform enables DLA Energy’s proactive approach to fuel management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Business Process Support Directorate Supervisory Business Process Analyst Toka Trau-Massey navigates the Petroleum Logistics Utilization Tool and Optimization system. She emphasized that PLUTO marks a significant advancement in digital logistics for DLA Energy, enabling a proactive approach to fuel management

April 22, 2025

How can my organization get surplus military equipment to display?

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services represents just one of several ways museums and interested organizations can pursue obsolete or surplus military vehicles and equipment for static display.

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April 22, 2025

Red-Hot rush: DLA Aviation supports mission readiness with rapid response times

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — DLA Aviation at Warner Robins' job is critical when time is of the essence, particularly when aircraft are up for functional testing following programmed depot maintenance. When maintainers need a crucial part on a time crunch it’s labeled ‘red hot,’ and DLA Aviation is on the clock to prevent work stoppages on the flight line and to keep urgent functional testing on track.

April 21, 2025

Troop Support honors ‘dedicated’ civilian retirees, focuses on lasting legacies

Philadelphia — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored the federal service of three civilian retirees during a ceremony on April 17.

Group photo of DLA Distribution Korea employees.

April 21, 2025

DLA Distribution Korea mentorship initiative connects local talent, global mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Investing in its local workforce, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has launched a new mentorship program presented entirely in Korean. This initiative aims to foster the professional growth of junior employees by providing clear pathways for career advancement while deepening their understanding of DLA's mission on a global scale.