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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.
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.