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June 3, 2026
New video series highlights DLA’s human-AI advantage
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new four-part video series delves into how the Defense Logistics Agency’s workforce is using artificial intelligence.
May 28, 2026
DLA hosts orientation course to strengthen nuclear mission readiness
The Defense Logistics Agency’s nuclear mission has no margin for error, and it is a mission the agency supports every day. To ensure DLA personnel understand their role in that mission, the DLA Nuclear and Space Enterprise Office hosted the Nuclear Enterprise Orientation Course May 19-20 and 21-22. The two-day classified course provided an executive-level overview of the Air Force nuclear enterprise.
May 27, 2026
Strengthening industrial base focus of symposium, matchmaking signups open May 28
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Strategic dialogue and collaboration aimed at strengthening the defense industrial base will take center stage at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, June 2-3, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
FORT Belvoir, Va. May 27, 2026
DLA Energy Indo-Pacific South-West changes command
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Cmdr. Justin Gay assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Indo-Pacific South-West from Navy Capt. Scott McCarthy during a change of command ceremony held May 15, 2026, at the Sunrise Conference Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, DLA Energy commander, presided over the ceremony.
May 22, 2026
DLA leaders celebrate successes, roadmap the future during town hall
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Artificial intelligence will continue to be a key factor in the future of the Defense Logistics Agency, but its people will remain in the driver’s seat, the agency’s leadership said during a town hall at the agency’s headquarters May 20.
May 19, 2026
DLA director outlines data, legacy practices as transformation priorities
Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly focused on DLA’s transformation efforts and future to ensure the agency keeps pace with the joint force, during an interview on Fed Gov Today May 17.
May 18, 2026
Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee unites military branches in fuel logistics
FORT Lee, Va. — The Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee serves as the War Department’s central hub for fuel logistics operations. Established through a 2022 agreement between Defense Logistics Agency Energy and the Petroleum and Water Executive Development program, the course highlights ongoing collaboration among the Army, Navy and Marine Corps to ensure energy lethality.
USSTRATCOM: Sustaining the force is top imperative
Sustaining the force is a top operational imperative for U.S. Strategic Command, and the Defense Logistics Agency is an indispensable partner in achieving it, said Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Lutton, deputy commander of USSTRATCOM, during a Warfighter Talk at McNamara Headquarters Complex March 31.
May 12, 2026
DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate Convenes for Annual Managers’ Workshop
FORT BELVIOR, Va. — Quality managers from across Defense Logistics Agency Energy regions gathered recently for a weeklong workshop, focusing on face-to-face collaboration, resolving operational obstacles and reinforcing their shared mission of supporting the warfighter.
May 11, 2026
DLA inducts five new members into the Hall of Fame
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA welcomed five new inductees into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters May 7. This year’s inductees are Anthony D’Ambrosio, Lillian Gardner, Sherry Low, Lee Oppenheim, and retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace Robinson Jr., who was posthumously inducted into the legacy category.
May 7, 2026
36 states attend LESO seminar in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s 25th annual Law Enforcement Support Office National Seminar brought in partners from as far away as the U.S. Virgin Islands to learn about recent 1033 Program improvements.
2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Wallace H. Robinson Jr.
A military leader known for his executive competence, focus on military readiness and driving efficiency during a period of significant personnel reductions is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
May 6, 2026
2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lee Oppenheim
A technical expert recognized for his expertise in fuel quality assurance and resolving complex supply chain challenges is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
May 5, 2026
2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Sherry Low
A property disposal expert known for problem-solving and customer advocacy across the reutilization community is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
May 4, 2026
DLA holds first Space Force Integration Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Space may be the final frontier, but the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Space Force marked a new beginning in their partnership as both organizations met at DLA’s headquarters for their first integration day April 24.
2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lillian Gardner
An acquisition professional known as a contracting role model and mentor to hundreds of acquisitions professionals is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
May 1, 2026
2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Anthony D’Ambrosio
A leader in logistics supply known for managing major tailored vendor programs and spearheading contingency support during historic humanitarian events is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
April 24, 2026
Disposition Services participates in ReMA ‘26
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel joined more than 6,000 suppliers, recyclers, and service providers at the Recycled Materials Association convention in Las Vegas April 13-16.
DLA Weapons Support solves critical sustainment gap with proactive acquisition initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support has developed an innovative contracting solution, the Rapid Sustainment Initiative, to fix a critical problem in the military acquisition lifecycle: a lack of sustainment planning for new weapon systems.
April 23, 2026
Joint review marks milestone in DLA supply chain transformation
RICHMOND, Virginia and COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a significant demonstration of cross-locational collaboration, leaders and subject matter experts from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia, concluded a two-day pulse check geared towards refining synchronization efforts as the new major subordinate command approaches final operating capability.
April 22, 2026
Strategic energy for global advantage: 2026 DLA Energy Worldwide event kicks off
ARLINGTON, Va. — More than 2,000 energy leaders are gathering at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City for the 2026 Defense Logistics Agency Energy Worldwide event to address critical challenges in the U.S. military’s global supply chain.
April 20, 2026
DLA Distribution hosts DLA director for Annual Operating Plan review
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, for an update on the 2026 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan progress and discussions on Warehouse Management System sustainment and modernization priorities at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, April 14.
April 14, 2026
DLA Troop Support begins journey to predictive data with AI integration
PHILADELPHIA — Stressing the urgency of a new strategic pivot for military logistics, the director of the Defense Logistics Agency returned to his former command in Philadelphia for a mid-year review, outlining a stark vision for achieving logistics readiness at the speed of war to ensure the nation's preparedness for any potential conflict.
DLA Program Wins Top Defense Award for Innovation, Cost Savings
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency program that partners with small businesses to solve critical equipment shortages has been awarded the Department of Defense Supply Chain Excellence Award.
April 10, 2026
DLA director announces transformation updates
The Defense Logistics Agency is focused on enhancing operational effectiveness by improving how the agency aligns with customers, streamlining processes and presenting a unified face to industry partners, says DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly in a recent leadership message.