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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.
April 8, 2026
DLA leaders call for transformation, empowered workforce at management course
The era of uncontested logistics is over and the Defense Logistics Agency must rapidly transform how it thinks, acts, operates and leverages technology to support the warfighter in future conflicts, the agency’s director told acquisition professionals during a recent Industry Partnership Management Course.
Simerly encourages readiness and transformation in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA director reiterated agency focus areas during an annual operating plan review in Michigan April 2.
April 7, 2026
Logistics summit builds momentum for integrating global sustainment efforts across the Joint Force
Senior leaders and action officers from across the War Department gathered for a week-long decision-making conference to enhance alignment among their operational concepts and sustainment plans at the at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Headquarters March 23.
April 6, 2026
DLA Energy’s supply chain fuels NASA's historic Artemis II mission
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on April 1, its success relied on a complex and mission-critical supply chain managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy.
DLA Dialogues: Understanding DLA's role in nuclear, space deterrence
The Defense Logistics Agency’s role in supporting the nation’s nuclear and space enterprises is a foundational component of strategic deterrence, says Air Force Col. Matthew York in a recent episode of the “DLA Dialogues: Factory to Foxhole” podcast. As the executive director of the Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office, York joins host Jake Boyer to discuss how DLA ensures warfighter readiness.
March 30, 2026
DLA's whole of government support bolsters national security, reduces costs
The Defense Logistics Agency’s support extends beyond the traditional warfighter, says Jake Swantkowski, chief of DLA’s Whole of Government Support Division. DLA provides a strategic advantage to the nation by supporting a wide array of federal agencies.
March 26, 2026
DLA Virtual Career Fair offers new way to connect talent with mission
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The event offers job seekers a new way to explore civilian careers that support the nation's military.
DLA hosts 4D symposium to help secure the future of combat logistics
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency will host Department of War, industry and academia partners at its second annual 4D Symposium April 1-2 in Alexandria.
March 24, 2026
DLA focuses on reclaiming critical, strategic materials for national security
The Defense Logistics Agency is increasing its efforts to recover critical and strategic materials from military assets, transforming potential waste into valuable resources that bolster national security and warfighter readiness, say two DLA employees on a recent episode of the “DLA Dialogues: Factory to Foxhole” podcast.
DLA Weapons Support expands industrial base capacity, spurs innovation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just like drops of water filling a bucket when it rains, small businesses and what they provide are integral to revitalizing the nation’s defense industrial base.
March 19, 2026
New issue of Loglines highlights digital transformation, data acumen
This year’s first issue of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Loglines magazine is now available.
March 17, 2026
DLA and III MEF Bridge "Valley of Death" with Prototype Warfare for Airfield Repair
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has partnered with III Marine Expeditionary Force engineers to accelerate the development of next-generation airfield damage repair materials in a strategic effort to enhance operational readiness.
March 16, 2026
Building a strong industrial base for enduring readiness focus of symposium
COLUMBUS, Ohio — American ingenuity and small business innovation will take center stage at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 2-3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
March 6, 2026
DLA Connects Workforce to Warfighter with Hands-On Commodity Training
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The saying, “knowledge is power,” is a critical reality for acquisition professionals at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus). For these subject matter experts, a deep understanding of every part they procure – far beyond its technical specifications – is vital to the nation’s defense, as a warfighter’s life can depend on it.
March 3, 2026
DLA Dialogues: From Factory to Foxhole Episode 5 with Joe Brooks and Colin Williams
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The most recent episode of the Defense Logistics Agency podcast series spotlights the Regional Sustainment Framework and how forward-positioned logistics and maintenance can strengthen readiness in contested environments.
Feb. 27, 2026
Alignment among the Services, DLA and industry critical to readiness
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Addressing military and industry partners in Pittsburgh on Feb. 25, Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus), said it is “absolutely vital that we evolve in parallel with the ever-changing landscape.”
Scholarships available for students of DLA employees
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military DLA employee. The scholarship application window opened Feb. 23 and will close April 6 at 11:59 p.m. Award announcements will take place in June.
Feb. 26, 2026
Feeding the force: How DLA delivers quality, safe, nutritious meals to America’s warfighters
PHILADELPHIA — When it comes to the nutritional quality of military meals, one thing remains constant: feeding America’s military is not just a logistics function — it’s a readiness mission.
Nuclear enterprise supported in agency’s newest cross-service collaboration
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new forum with the military services and combatant commands addressed shared nuclear enterprise sustainment challenges during the first Nuclear Enterprise Integration Day at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters Feb. 19.
DLA launches new tool to connect with job seekers
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A key feature of the platform is its ability to support career fairs and similar engagements. Additionally, a DLA Job Board gives candidates another way to express interest in DLA careers.
Feb. 25, 2026
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps asks DLA ‘What if?’
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz was the latest speaker at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Warfighter Talk series Feb. 18 at the agency’s headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Feb. 24, 2026
DLA CIO discusses logistics, where AI potential meets reality
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s chief information officer cautioned that successfully integrating artificial intelligence requires more than just finding a use case and deploying a new tool. It demands a significant investment in the workforce and a shift in organizational culture.