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Feb. 18, 2026

Fuel Afloat Concept Expands Operational Resiliency for Joint Petroleum Distribution

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In today’s contested logistics environment, the Defense Logistics Agency is focused on improving the resilience and flexibility of the fuel enterprise supporting joint operations. As global demands increase, DLA Energy is demonstrating new ways to deliver fuel where and when it’s needed most.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Agency podcast highlights DLA’s cyber resilience mindset for contested logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The latest episode of DLA's podcast series explores cybersecurity’s role in protecting supply chains, and why cyber resilience is essential when threats inevitably get through. Linus Baker discussed how adversaries target DLA systems, what the agency is doing to strengthen readiness, and how every employee plays a role in mission assurance.

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Feb. 11, 2026

DLA advances customer support capabilities at virtual summit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A customer service management summit focused on advancing DLA’s customer support capabilities Jan, 27-29. The summit brought together 65 customer service agents from all three levels of case management to discuss new and upcoming tools designed to standardize processes and enhance customer experience.

Feb. 6, 2026

DLA digs out after Winter Storm Fern

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Winter Storm Fern dealt a blow of snow, sleet, ice and frigid temperatures from the Southwest to New England last month, nearly bringing life to a standstill for several days.

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Feb. 2, 2026

DLA support to USSOUTHCOM dates to the early 1960s, continues today

It may come as a surprise to learn DLA has a long history of supporting the warfighter in U.S. Southern Command. The agency doesn’t cover USSOUTHCOM with a regional command. Unlike Indo-Pacific or European commands, the area doesn’t host a peer competitor; unlike Central or Africa commands, it wasn’t a hot spot in the War on Terror. Nonetheless, military personnel have deployed to the theater throughout DLA’s 64 years.

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Jan. 23, 2026

DLA honors employees, teams at annual recognition ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency recognized the accomplishments of the workforce during an awards ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 20

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Jan. 21, 2026

Former logistics officer warns against readiness atrophy during ‘off-season’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former Air Force logistics officer warned Defense Logistics Agency employees that sustainment capabilities can quietly erode during periods of relative peace, stressing that leaders must remain vigilant to prevent an unprepared force when a crisis emerges.

Jan. 13, 2026

Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day addresses readiness, logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Marine Corps and Defense Logistics Agency leaders met to discuss aligned transformation and operational readiness during the Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day conference at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 7.

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Jan. 12, 2026

DLA, Norway discuss common concerns, supply chain resilience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — While both Norway and the United States are NATO allies, they’re very different nations. With Norway’s size closer to that of New Mexico or Montana and the U.S. population being about 61 times larger than Norway’s, their federal and defense budgets are vastly different. Despite these differences, Defense Logistics Agency and Norwegian military leaders discussed several areas where both nations are on the same page.

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Jan. 9, 2026

Former Sergeant Major of the Army recounts combat stories, leadership lessons

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — During Michael “Tony” Grinston’s first few days in combat in Iraq as a first sergeant, he was sleeping in a gym, didn’t have any radios, his vehicle was attacked and one of his soldiers lost part of his foot.

Jan. 7, 2026

Annual Report highlights agency’s transformation, warfighter support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the agency’s global operations, financial milestones, and strategic efforts to modernize in support of the military services, combatant commands, and whole-of-government partners.

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Jan. 6, 2026

Uniform design standardization offers potential supply chain solutions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Campaign of Learning white paper, “Uniform Design Standardization,” authored by Andrew Strohmetz of DLA Troop Support, examines how streamlining uniform designs across all military services can reinforce the U.S. defense supply chain.

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Dec. 23, 2025

DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Petty Officer Third Class Xander Kirby will work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, where he'll receive mentoring and on-the-job training in logistics practices and agency operations.

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Dec. 22, 2025

Modern contested logistics truths drive joint logistics approaches

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Campaign of Learning burst paper, “The Joint Logistics Enterprise’s Modern Contested Logistics Truths,” authored by DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and Leighann Martin, explores how updating “logistics truths” is critical for meeting the demands of today’s complex military environment.

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Dec. 19, 2025

DLA interns contribute to sustainability and mission success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Civilian Training Corps interns recognized for their contributions during their summer assignment to the DLA Information Operations Research and Development team.

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Dec. 17, 2025

‘Just enough logistics’ shifts paradigm in military supply chain readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In response to increasingly complex and asymmetric battlefield environments, new strategies are being advanced to recalibrate how logistics enable warfighter readiness and operational agility.

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Dec. 16, 2025

Agency podcast spotlights DLA’s wargaming approach to strategic modernization

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The latest episode of DLA’s podcast series explores how wargaming and strategic planning efforts are positioning the agency to tackle future logistics challenges and advance its modernization agenda.

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Dec. 10, 2025

Learn how DLA keeps warfighters fed in ‘Behind the Bite’

Feeding the nation’s warfighters is a job that spans the globe. Whether it’s in the field, on a ship or in a dining facility, millions of troops need nutritious food to stay mission ready. he story of how the Defense Logistics Agency gets food to 1.5 million warfighters around the world is told in the new “Behind the Bite” video.

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Dec. 5, 2025

New issue of Loglines highlights ‘Agile Logistics for a Changing World’

The latest issue of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Loglines magazine is now available.

Defense Logistics Agency and industry association leaders pose for a group photo after the Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting at Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 17, 2025. (DOD photo by Chris Lynch)

Dec. 1, 2025

DLA shares strategic plans, demand forecast with industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Partnership with industry is crucial to combating contested logistics, the Defense Logistics Agency director emphasized during a Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 17.

Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson, former Fort Belvoir garrison commander, speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees about resiliency and building character at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 22, 2025. The event is part of DLA’s Campaign of Learning to foster understanding and collaboration among joint logisticians dealing with new threats in the competition for world power. (DOD photo by Chris Lynch)

Nov. 24, 2025

Former garrison commander shares story of resilience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Resiliency isn’t a switch you flip but a character you cultivate, retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson told Defense Logistics Agency employees during a Warfighter Talk at McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 17. The former Fort Belvoir garrison commander spoke on resilience and his commitment to the values he learned during his time in the military.

William Evanina, former director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees about modernization to counter global threats at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 22, 2025. The event is part of DLA’s Campaign of Learning to foster understanding and collaboration among joint logisticians dealing with new threats in the competition for world power. (DOD photo by Chris Lynch)

Nov. 19, 2025

Modernization key to countering global threats, former counterintelligence director says

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency must adapt to the complexities of a rapidly changing global landscape by modernizing its approaches to cybersecurity and supply chain security, William Evanina, former director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, told DLA personnel at a recent Warfighter Talk.

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Nov. 17, 2025

Agency podcast highlights Warstopper program’s readiness mission

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The newest episode in DLA's podcast series describes how the agency’s Warstopper Program supports the military’s rapid access to critical supplies and industrial capabilities during crises. Program Manager Sharon Croll described the role and evolution of the program on the monthly podcast series.

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Nov. 14, 2025

Navy works to keep fleet ready during increasing global demand

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Rear Adm. Andrew Biehn, director of Surface Maintenance, Modernization, and Sustainment for Naval Sea Systems Command, spoke at the Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters as part of its Campaign of Learning series Sept. 29.

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Oct. 3, 2025

Transformation is top topic at town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Agency senior leaders addressed the current state of the Defense Logistics Agency and its way ahead through transformation at a global town hall Oct. 1.