DLA News Archive

Archive: May, 2025

May 8, 2025

DLA director engages Energy leaders during mid-year AOP review

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly for the DLA Energy mid-year Annual Operating Plan at McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

A group of people wearing reflective safety vests walk through a warehouse talking to one another.

May 8, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe hosts local officials, highlights HAZMAT compliance, global support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe hosted local officials for a capabilities briefing and facilities tour at the distribution center in Germershiem, Germany, May 5.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Roberto Gonzales, from Miami, assigned to air department’s flight deck crash and salvage division, fights a simulated fire during a general quarters drill on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while moored pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 29, 2025. DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain procures essential gear and equipment to Airmen like Gonzales and other military members at cost avoidance through their Special Operations Equipment program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Garret Nelson)

May 8, 2025

DLA Troop Support Enhances Procurement Efficiency Through Cost Avoidance Initiatives

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain implements cost avoidance strategies throughout their contract vehicles in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs for military and federal customers.

May 7, 2025

Hundreds lace up to combat sexual assault at DLA Aviation SAAPM 5K

RICHMOND, Va. — In a powerful display of unity and support, over 400 employees participated in the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Fun Run/Walk hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Aviation.

May 7, 2025

Real ID requirements take effect at DLA Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Enforcement of the Real ID Act is approaching, and starting May 7, 2025, visitors to Defense Logistics Agency Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna will see this enforcement go into effect.

May 6, 2025

DLA Distribution hosts Army logistics leader for partnerships, modernization update

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — To gain a firsthand understanding of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's support to the Army and explore opportunities for increased collaboration, Army Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle, deputy chief of staff for logistics, Headquarters Department of the Army, visited the agency's headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, April 22.

DLA Director speaks at the Supply Chain Alliance conference

May 5, 2025

Bolstering Defense Logistics: DLA supply chain symposium set for June

RICHMOND, Va. — To strengthen the nation's defense through enhanced supply chain partnerships, the Defense Logistics Agency will host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event, a collaboration between DLA and the National Defense Industrial Association, will bring together government and industry leaders to address critical sustainment challenges impacting the National Military Strategy and to partner to better support the warfighter.

U.S. Army Sgt John Houser, assigned to 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, adjusts his night optical/observation devices mounted on his Next Generation Integrated Helmet Protection System April 10, 2025, at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. For nearly a decade, the DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles team worked to get service members lighter and more protective combat helmets. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Justin Yarborough)

May 5, 2025

DLA overcomes decade-long obstacles to provide lighter, more protective helmets to service members

PHILADELPHIA — For nearly a decade, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles team worked to get service members lighter and more protective combat helmets.

Military field ambulances parked in a warehouse.

May 5, 2025

Pacific team helps Navy close out Guam EMF

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — Agency reverse logisticians help U.S. Seventh Fleet components clear out large equipment and more than 70 containers of excess expeditionary medical equipment and material.

May 2, 2025

Agency increases efficiencies through addition by subtraction

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Addition by subtraction calls for identifying tasks or requirements that can be eliminated, removed, or modified to save time or costs to the agency.