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June 2, 2025
DLA Director assesses Distribution's mid-year progress during virtual engagement
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership provided an update on the 2025 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan, discussed modernization initiatives and shared potential applications for artificial intelligence during a virtual briefing with DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, May 16.
May 29, 2025
DLA fuels maritime superiority with $5 billion contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships in a move set to significantly enhance the nation's maritime advantage.
May 27, 2025
Agency celebrates 2025 DLA Hall of Fame Inductees
The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated past employees who significantly contributed to the organization’s enduring legacy during the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 21.
DLA Symposium to equip small businesses, features key matchmaking event
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is gearing up to host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition on June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, with a significant focus on empowering small businesses within the defense industrial base. This year’s event, themed “Driving Combat Readiness: Leveraging Partnerships to Strengthen the Defense Industrial Base,” is a collaboration with the National Defense Industrial Association and promises insights from industry leaders, senior defense officials, and general/flag officers.
Agency’s Joint Reserve Force redesigned for future mission sets
The Joint Reserve Force is a critical piece of the Defense Logistics Agency’s wartime posture, a three-pronged approach comprised of the civilian workforce, the active-duty force and the reserve force, said DLA’s Joint Reserve Force Deputy Director Kristin Kremer.
May 22, 2025
DLA’s magazine Loglines returns after hiatus
DLA Public Affairs — Loglines, the Defense Logistics Agency’s magazine, is back.
May 21, 2025
National EMS Week honors DLA firefighters, paramedics
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In recognition of the role emergency medical service professionals play in public safety, the Defense Logistics Agency joins communities across the nation in observing National EMS Week May 18-24.
May 20, 2025
DSCR earns national recognition with 2025 Commander in Chief’s Excellence Award
RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond earned the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence, recognizing its outstanding support of Department of Defense missions.
2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Air Force Lt. Gen. Earl Hedlund
The Defense Logistics Agency director who led the Standard Automated Material Management System implementation, worldwide bulk petroleum management efforts and transcontinental subsistence delivery in Europe is a member of the 2025 DLA Hall of Fame.
May 19, 2025
2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Larue Scott Rosbaugh
A senior logistician known as a strategic thinker, creative problem-solver and visionary behind numerous continuous improvement initiatives across Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.
May 16, 2025
Leaders emphasize complexity of change in Global Town Hall
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director addressed the current era of change during a Global Town Hall at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 14.
2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Jeffrey Curtis
A leader known as an expert in supply chain and operations research as well as for turning the Defense Logistics Agency’s wealth of data into actionable information is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.
May 15, 2025
2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Ronnie Favors
A senior logistician known for exceptional leadership, strategic vision and dedication to the field of strategic materials management across the Defense Logistics Agency is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.
May 14, 2025
2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Linda Barnett
An acquisition leader known for improving the integration of bulk petroleum management and increasing efficiency throughout Defense Logistics Agency Energy is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.
May 13, 2025
National Police Week honors DLA police officers
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency and communities across the nation honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement in recognition of National Police Week May 11 to 17.
May 5, 2025
Pacific team helps Navy close out Guam EMF
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — Agency reverse logisticians help U.S. Seventh Fleet components clear out large equipment and more than 70 containers of excess expeditionary medical equipment and material.
April 25, 2025
DSCC’s commanding general departs for Army Materiel Command
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus and the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime bid farewell to its commanding general April 18.
April 21, 2025
Joint Force logisticians discuss processes, future sustainment in contested logistics environment
TYSONS, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is collaborating with the Joint Force sustainment community to establish partnerships and plans to better understand requirements and posture supplies in the contested logistics environment.
April 18, 2025
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors DLA’s 911 dispatchers
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After placing a call to 911, the first responder to answer before help arrives will be the calm voice of a public safety telecommunications professional or dispatcher.
Warstopper program changes could improve surge capabilities for critical supplies
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Expanding DLA's Warstopper Program to address critical material needs of the entire Defense Department would help boost industry’s ability to surge to meet unexpected demands and potentially save money, according to a new white paper.
April 16, 2025
Troop Support provides more than 37,000 pounds of food for Easter, religious items for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Passover
PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided more than 37,000 pounds of food to service members around the globe for Easter, April 20. In addition to special religious items for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Orthodox Palm Sunday and Passover.
April 15, 2025
Sexual assault awareness proclamation signing highlights workplace trust, safety
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency leaders signed a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation to emphasize protecting the workforce and maintaining trust in the integrity of the organization at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 14.
PACE Spotlight: Casch Kunkel
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Casch Kunkel is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Group 48, which began in 2024. For his second year in PACE, he will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services site at Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania.
April 11, 2025
Senior military leaders discuss challenges, future sustainment in INDO-PACOM
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — For the past 30 to 50 years, the United States has had freedom of maneuver to sustain the fleet anywhere it wants, but that’s not going to cut it in a contested environment, the deputy chief of Naval Operations for Installations and Logistics said at the Sea-Air-Space 2025 Expo at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center April 8.
April 10, 2025
“Lightning Purge” of obsolete Army equipment in Hawaii
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services recently supported a successful Army 25th Infantry Division two-month property divestiture that allows Indo-Pacific-focused logisticians to prioritize warfighting and readiness in the region.