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eft to right, Defense Technical Information Center Administrator Christopher Thomas; Defense Threat Reduction Agency Director of Acquisition, Contracts and Logistics Directorate Teresa Kless; Defense Contract Audit Agency Deputy Director Debra Caw; and Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, , light the holiday tree during a ceremony accompanied by two preschool students from the McNamara Headquarters Complex Child Development Center

Dec. 12, 2024

Tree lighting ceremony marks the start of HQC holiday season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex filled the halls and lined the rails for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec.10.

10 tracked vehicles with a forward cab and an attached passenger compartment sit on a snow covered parking lot with the sun coming up in the background. snow covered mountains can be seen in the distance.

Battle Creek, Mich. Dec. 10, 2024

2024 Highlights: West

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — “We had a pretty good year,” said Christopher Buchanan, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services West Region Director. He said region personnel provided outstanding support to customers, assisting them in achieving their missions. Internally, he said the group also achieved significant results.

Attendees of the Marine Corps and DLA Service Integration Day gather for a group photo with Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly in the McNamara Headquarters Complex

Dec. 10, 2024

Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day discuss logistics challenges, future support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Overcoming sustainment challenges to fully integrating supply chain strategies in the Indo-Pacific region requires a closer look at the agency’s posture, the Defense Logistics Agency director said during the Marine Corps/DLA Service Integration Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Dec. 4.

Men drive a firefighting truck around an off-road vehicle testing area.

Dec. 6, 2024

Michigan wildfire workshop promotes military surplus equipment repurposing

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — An annual gathering of wildfire response experts in Roscommon highlights federally-supported Firefighter Property Program benefits and the conversion of DLA-sourced former military vehicles and equipment to modern firefighting apparatus.

Three men, two in military uniform, sit at a desk talking.

Dec. 5, 2024

Norway defense team collaborates with DLA leaders on contested logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Coming to terms with contested military logistics amid steadily worsening global security is crucial for all nations, a Norwegian defense leader said during a discussion about supply challenges with DLA members at the HQC.

Dec. 4, 2024

2024 Highlights: Contracting

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at some of the 2024 highlights from the DLA Disposition Services Contracting Division.

A group of people sitting around a table are having a disucssion.

Dec. 3, 2024

Discussing strategy over ‘100 Cups of Coffee’

Fort Belvoir — Six Defense Logistics Agency employees recently had a chance to enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the agency’s future plans with leadership during an informal gathering in the cafeteria of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov 26.

Nov. 29, 2024

DLA Document Services turns 75

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s print shop specialists continue a legacy three quarters of a century in the making.

Words: 2024 DoD Provisioning Workshop and Summit in blue, white background and picture of ship and plane to the right.

Nov. 27, 2024

DOD logisticians collaborate during provisioning summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics held its first Defense Department Provisioning Workshop and Summit in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Nov. 19-21 at the DLA Land and Maritime Operations Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Man addresses audience in conference room

Nov. 27, 2024

DLA Disposition Services concludes successful Industry Day

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Contracting division hosted its lates Industry Day in Battle Creek, Michigan.

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Army readiness officer, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jaquata Davis provides a DLA overview brief to over 100 Army captains attending the Logistics Captains Career Course

Nov. 27, 2024

DLA’s Army Service Integrator team launch pilot program with Army Sustainment University

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Army liaison officers are working with Army Sustainment University to help educate future logistics leaders on how to conduct business with the agency more effectively.

DLA Columbus Fire and Emergency Services

Nov. 26, 2024

DSCC Fire Department members recognized for their life-saving efforts in local apartment fire

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Columbus Fire and Emergency Services personnel are being credited with saving several lives in an apartment blaze earlier this month near the Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Nov. 25, 2024

Agency director hosts town hall and addresses agency’s future

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Director, Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, traveled to visit DLA Disposition Services headquarters for a town hall and discussion regarding the Annual Operating Plan.

Employees of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Pass and Identification Card Office pose for a photo

Nov. 22, 2024

HQC Pass and ID office employees ensure proper access, safety

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ensuring the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant organization employees, active-duty service members, retirees and their dependents are issued a government Common Access Card is just one job function for McNamara Headquarters Complex Pass and Identification Card Office employees.

Nov. 22, 2024

Leadership spotlight: A Q&A with Col. Woodje Caldwell

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Army Col. Woodje Caldwell.

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