DLA News Archive

Archive: January, 2025

Six men and one woman stand outside of a large office building. the ground is covered in snow.

Jan. 27, 2025

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently conducted a five-day Area Manager Orientation that kicked off Jan. 13 at the major sub-command’s headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Jan. 23, 2025

DLA Distribution San Joaquin supports southern California wildfire fight

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California recently aided efforts combatting wildfires ravaging parts of southern California.

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Jan. 23, 2025

Southeast region building more effective leaders

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Southeast region hosted its annual leadership summit at their Anniston, Alabama field site.

Two black women and three black men stand side by side in front of a group of flags

Jan. 23, 2025

HQC employees honor MLK’s commitment to excellence, civil rights

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The first step of rebuilding excellence is recognizing its death, a local youth minister told HQC employees Jan. 21 during an observance honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

A man with a headset and who wears a beanie cap is seen on the sidelines of a football game with football players rushing in front of him.

Jan. 22, 2025

Strong work ethic sustains record-breaking season for Watterson head football coach, DLA division chief

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Bishop Watterson High School Head Football Coach Brian Kennedy's isn't on the sidelines, he is Post Award Division chief for the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime. The team broke a school record for the most wins in a season on their way to a state title last month.

Family of three pose for group photo after motorsports event.

Jan. 21, 2025

Racing Toward Dreams: The Andrews Family’s Journey in Bahrain

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — David Andrews, a Logistics Management Specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East, moved to Bahrain nearly a year ago accompanied by his family to take on his current role and discovered his son’s newfound passion for motorsports in the Bahrain International Karting Circuit.

Jan. 21, 2025

Surplus military vehicle firefighting conversion plans available

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A free repository of firefighting apparatus blueprints developed by Michigan’s Forest Fire Experiment Station includes instructions for the repurposing of former military equipment released by the Defense Logistics Agency.

A group of people wearing reflective vests walk through a warehouse.

Jan. 21, 2025

DLA Distribution commander tours Europe distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, visited DLA Distribution Europe for a site meeting and facilities tour in Germersheim, Germany Jan. 15.

Four panelists sit behind an AUSA table, with Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly actively speaking

Jan. 21, 2025

Industrial base and supply chain readiness among hot topics at AUSA panel

ARLINGTON, Va. — Military and industry leaders said warfighting is changing at lightning speed and the Defense Department needs to strengthen its resources to meet growing demands at the Association of the United States Army’s latest hot topics session in Arlington Jan. 15.

Jan. 21, 2025

EAP provides support to employees, household members facing personal and professional challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency civilian federal employees looking to get counseling, coaching or senior care support for themselves or a member of their household in the new year can get help through the Employee Assistance Program.