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A room full of conference attendees listening to a presentation.

Aug. 22, 2025

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s top civilian received briefs from Michigan-based personnel and provided keynote remarks at the annual DOD Law Enforcement Support Office conference Aug. 18-19.

Defense Logistics Agency employees pose for a photo during the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program in Norman, Oklahoma.

Aug. 22, 2025

DLA employees graduate from leadership enhancement program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Fourteen Defense Logistics Agency employees returned to work with enhanced leadership skills as graduates of the 2025 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program Aug. 7.

The Internet of Behavior draws from social media, internet-connected devices, communication patterns and purchasing behaviors to identify patterns of concern, such as financial stress or foreign influence.

Aug. 20, 2025

Internet of Behavior has implications for DLA supply chain security

A Defense Logistics Agency paper warns that while the "Internet of Behavior" offers potential for supply chain security, its use must be exercised with intention.

DLA screenshot of DLA HR Award Tool dashboard featuring options to review performance ratings, track spending award authority, and receive analytics on award pool results.

Aug. 19, 2025

DLA revolutionizes performance award processing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA HR Awards Tool transforms performance award processing, replacing a spreadsheet-driven manual process, and cutting the average processing time from 100 days to 45 days.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, right, greets Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment Dale Marks, left, before a meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 30, 2025.

Aug. 13, 2025

Assistant secretary of defense visits DLA to discuss current challenges, future collaboration opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Transforming future capabilities rely on understanding the role of a combat support agency and its expertise in supply chain management, the Defense Logistics Agency director said while meeting with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment July 30.

F-16 Tail #342 from the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile and a Mark 82 bomb participates in 1981’s Exercise Cope Elite.

Aug. 12, 2025

Commentary: DLA’s F-16 support began before fielding, continues today

Those who know the Defense Logistics Agency won’t be surprised to learn it provides parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. What may be surprising is that DLA has been supporting the lightweight fighter for half a century.

Aug. 5, 2025

Naples satcom materials get swift removal

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s Aviano-based property disposal team oversaw the July removal of more than 26,000 kilos of obsolete Navy communications equipment.

Aug. 5, 2025

Podcast series to increase data acumen training engagement

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency’s human resources and information technology experts is expanding the agency’s current data acumen modules beyond traditional online training to a podcast.

Certificate of appreciation is presented after an event.

July 30, 2025

Contracting Officer Mentorship Program: Evolving Challenges and Emerging Technologies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Office hosted a mentoring session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This event was one in a series of the Contracting Officer Mentoring Program emphasizing the importance of emerging technologies and strategic acquisition practices for contracting officers.

Four people stand on stage in a cross formation. A tall man in a blue Air Force uniform stands with the blue DLA Flag. To his left is a man in a dark suit, to that man's left is a man in a Army dress uniform and to his left is a woman in a Navy dress white uniform. All stand on stage ready to participate in the traditional flag pass.

July 30, 2025

DSCC, DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime during a ceremony July 28 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, taking over from acting commander Kenneth Watson, who will continue in his role as deputy commander.