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Jan. 16, 2026

DLA helping Army ERDS speedily offload property

From the sunny beaches of Oahu to the snowy foothills of the Adirondacks, the agency is helping the service clean house and prepare for future battles.

Jan. 15, 2026

Eisenhower School develops DLA’s strategic leaders

Three current Defense Logistics Agency employees are gaining a new perspective on global logistics and leadership as students at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy.

Jan. 13, 2026

Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day addresses readiness, logistics challenges

Marine Corps and Defense Logistics Agency leaders met to discuss aligned transformation and operational readiness during the Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day conference at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 7.

Jan. 12, 2026

DLA, Norway discuss common concerns, supply chain resilience

While both Norway and the United States are NATO allies, they’re very different nations. With Norway’s size closer to that of New Mexico or Montana and the U.S. population being about 61 times larger than Norway’s, their federal and defense budgets are vastly different. Despite these differences, Defense Logistics Agency and Norwegian military leaders discussed several areas where both nations are on the same page.

Jan. 9, 2026

Former Sergeant Major of the Army recounts combat stories, leadership lessons

During Michael “Tony” Grinston’s first few days in combat in Iraq as a first sergeant, he was sleeping in a gym, didn’t have any radios, his vehicle was attacked and one of his soldiers lost part of his foot.

Jan. 8, 2026

Contract oversight visit brings former sailor back aboard

Erik Rundquist, a contracting officer with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, recently traveled to Japan to coordinate the award of a regional hazardous materials removal contract. The trip provided Rundquist a chance to put his military service into perspective, as he once served as a U.S. Navy sailor for three years aboard USS Warrior (MCM-10) and had the opportunity to go back aboard the ship in Sasebo. Erik shared some of his personal thoughts on the visit.

Jan. 7, 2026

Annual Report highlights agency’s transformation, warfighter support

The Defense Logistics Agency has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the agency’s global operations, financial milestones, and strategic efforts to modernize in support of the military services, combatant commands, and whole-of-government partners.

Jan. 6, 2026

Uniform design standardization offers potential supply chain solutions

The Campaign of Learning white paper, “Uniform Design Standardization,” authored by Andrew Strohmetz of DLA Troop Support, examines how streamlining uniform designs across all military services can reinforce the U.S. defense supply chain.

Dec. 31, 2025

DLA helps Ohio DNR equip volunteer fire departments

A longstanding partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the U.S. Forest Service, and state agencies is supplying Ohio’s rural volunteer fire departments with excess military equipment, helping them stretch tight budgets and improve their ability to respond to wildfires.

Dec. 23, 2025

Farewell to 2025

For Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel, reverse logistics in the year 2025 was in many ways reflective of DLA’s standard, unwavering commitment to warfighter support. But in other ways, it will likely be remembered as a year of change.

Dec. 23, 2025

DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern

Navy Petty Officer Third Class Xander Kirby will work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, where he'll receive mentoring and on-the-job training in logistics practices and agency operations.

Dec. 22, 2025

Modern contested logistics truths drive joint logistics approaches

The Campaign of Learning burst paper, “The Joint Logistics Enterprise’s Modern Contested Logistics Truths,” authored by DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and Leighann Martin, explores how updating “logistics truths” is critical for meeting the demands of today’s complex military environment.

Dec. 19, 2025

Senior Procurement Executive Review serves as acquisition pulse check

A Senior Procurement Executive Review at Defense Supply Center Columbus Dec. 11 provided a critical acquisition pulse check for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support as the major subordinate command continues toward its final operational capability target date of Oct. 1, 2026.

Dec. 19, 2025

DLA interns contribute to sustainability and mission success

Defense Civilian Training Corps interns recognized for their contributions during their summer assignment to the DLA Information Operations Research and Development team.

Dec. 18, 2025

DLA Troop Support Subsistence keeps morale alive with December holiday meals

While Santa Claus prepares his Christmas Eve deliveries, the Defense Logistics Agency has already delivered holiday cheer in the form of meals to U.S. service members stationed around the world.