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May 3, 2024
Deployment exposes DLA employee to warfighters’ needs, agency capabilities
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA Logistics Operations employee recently got to witness the fruits of her hard work during a deployment to Wiesbaden, Germany, where she supported warfighters throughout U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
May 2, 2024
DLA vice director tours DLA Distribution San Joaquin
TRACY, Calif — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin hosted an installation tour April 16 for DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn in conjunction with the DLA Installation Management Spring Off-Site, at which Bunn served as the keynote speaker.
May 1, 2024
Global bulk fuel management and delivery team awarded for excellence
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A team from the DLA Energy earned the 2023 U.S. Transportation Command Team Excellence Award for their significant contributions to the global bulk fuel delivery mission.
RADM Noble visits DLA Land and Maritime
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. Joseph D. Noble Jr., the director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center April 29, to participate in discussions with DLA Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and her leadership team.
DLA leaders affirm commitment to eliminating sexual assault, harassment
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees can – and must – defeat sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace, the DLA director said before signing the agency’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Campaign Declaration April 30.
April 29, 2024
Disposition personnel to support DEFENDER 2024
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency property disposal experts and servicemembers will soon travel to Germany to deploy and operate an Expeditionary Site Set in support of the U.S. Army’s largest exercise in Europe.
Troop Support welcomes return of ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’
Philadelphia — Nearly 500 children attended Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” event April 25 in Philadelphia.
April 25, 2024
The 2024 Worldwide Energy Conference wraps up
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Over 2,000 attendees packed the seminar sessions and the tradeshow floor during the 2024 DLA Energy Worldwide Conference April 22-24.
Former DLA Troop Support commander returns as agency director, emphasizes transformation
PHILADELPHIA — Mark Simerly was a colonel when he assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in June 2017. Two years later, he relinquished command as a brigadier general. Now Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly returned to Northeast Philadelphia as the director of DLA and its global workforce of 25,000 employees.
Greenberg shares experiences as a Jewish child during the Holocaust at joint DLA, DFAS program
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fran Greenberg speaks of her experiences as a Jewish child in World War II to a full house in the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Operations Center Auditorium during a Holocaust Remembrance Day program April 17.
April 24, 2024
DLA Director calls on agency, suppliers to ‘think, act and operate differently’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Director Mark Simerly highlighted needed transformation across both the agency and industry to meet the current and future needs of America’s warfighters during his remarks at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition.
Every day is Earth Day at DLA Distribution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As we continue to celebrate Earth Day this week, its important to remember that Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s commitment to environmental stewardship extends beyond just one day. Every day presents an opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet.
April 23, 2024
Defense supply chain conference fosters partnerships, integrated deterrence strategy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, in collaboration with DLA Aviation and the National Defense Industrial Association, wrapped up day one of the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio, April 23.
Business connections, innovative solutions focus of worldwide energy conference
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The common thread in all DOD missions is the need for energy sources, DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn tells industry, military, federal government and DLA representatives at the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference at National Harbor, Maryland.
DLA Troop Support host awareness event for Sexual Assault and Awareness Prevention Month
Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence on April 10, continuing the observation of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
DLA leaders learn more about DLA Distribution Europe, Expeditionary team efforts
GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Leadership and experts from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe recently hosted Rear Adm. Doug Noble, director, DLA logistics operations, Kevin Kachinski, executive director of Defense Logistics Agency Operations, and Army Col. A.J. Sullivan, commander, DLA Europe and Africa, for an update of their efforts supporting DLA and multinational exercises in the region.
April 22, 2024
The Worldwide Energy Conference is back
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The 2024 DLA Energy Worldwide Conference is underway at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Habor, Maryland, April 22-24.
DLA Distribution San Joaquin hosts Expeditionary Academy
TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, recently hosted a two-week DLA Distribution Expeditionary Academy for members of DLA’s Joint Reserve Force.
DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new Acquisition Executive
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime inducted a new member into the Senior Executive Service April 18. Robert Johnson took the oath of office during a ceremony at the Defense Supply Center Columbus presided by Commanding General Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins.
DLA leaders sync with EUCOM partners on Ukraine, exercise support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations director and executive director engaged with U.S. European Command warfighting partners and toured operations central to deterring Russian aggression during visits to Germany and Poland April 15-19.
April 17, 2024
What to do in Columbus while attending the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus is a vibrant city and is worth checking out if time allows for those attending the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, April 23-24.
April 16, 2024
DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference begins next week
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 90 industry exhibitors and 1,900 people are registered to attend the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland, April 22-24.
April 15, 2024
DLA Land and Maritime engineers visit Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base
COLUMBUS, Ohio — About two dozen engineers with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Engineering and Technical Support Directorate witnessed the fruits of their labor during a site visit of the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 3.
Army veteran, 3-time sexual assault victim spreads hope for survivors
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former soldier shares her journey to rock bottom after three sexual assaults, one of them from her fellow troops, in hopes of educating DLA employees on the aftermath of sexual trauma and inspiring courage among survivors.