DLA Distribution News - Category Enterprisewide

May 7, 2026

36 states attend LESO seminar in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s 25th annual Law Enforcement Support Office National Seminar brought in partners from as far away as the U.S. Virgin Islands to learn about recent 1033 Program improvements.

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May 7, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Wallace H. Robinson Jr.

A military leader known for his executive competence, focus on military readiness and driving efficiency during a period of significant personnel reductions is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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May 6, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lee Oppenheim

A technical expert recognized for his expertise in fuel quality assurance and resolving complex supply chain challenges is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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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 Distribution leadership discusses organizational health, transformation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, discussed the results from the command’s 2025 Defense Organizational Climate Survey during a town hall meeting in New Cumberland, April 29.

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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.

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May 4, 2026

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.

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May 1, 2026

Operational Synergy: DLA Distribution Commander’s Annual Site Visit to San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, DLA Distribution, recently visited the team at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, reviewing critical logistics operations, engaging directly with personnel, and discussing strategic facility infrastructure to ensure continued mission excellence.

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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.

John Race, left, receives a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate of Achievement from his supervisor, Keith R. Smoly, Defense Logistics Agency information Operations regional director, in Sigonella, Italy, April 30, 2026. Race led a continuous process improvement project for DLA Distribution that successfully streamlined a recurring weekly task. The initiative utilized long-distance coaching from DLA Troop Support to create a standardized, efficient workflow that can be adopted across the enterprise.

April 30, 2026

Coaching across continents: How DLA Troop Support mentorship conquered a six-hour time difference

PHILADELPHIA — A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building a resilient workforce can transcend any boundary, thanks to a first-of-its-kind mentorship collaboration with experts from DLA Troop Support.

Staff from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services talk with fellow trade professionals at their booth during the Recycled Materials Association Convention on April 14, 2026 in Las Vegas.

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.

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April 24, 2026

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.

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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.

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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.