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Aug. 12, 2026

Agency Transformation Center to aid AI adoption, modernize operations

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has a new Agency Transformation Center designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and fundamentally reshape its business processes to better support the warfighter.

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Aug. 11, 2026

DLA Acquisition Policy Summit helps develop guidance and alliances

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Upcoming improvements to the Defense Logistics Agency’s procurement procedures and acquisition processes were central to the 2026 Fiscal Acquisition Policy Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 22-23.

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July 30, 2026

Two DLA service members recognized with Purple Heart medals

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two DLA service members received Purple Heart medals during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 29. Army Lt. Col. Arturo Lincon and Army Master Sgt. Shawnar Thomas received recognition for injuries sustained in support of the U.S. Central Command mission during a rapid aerial attack March 1.

July 29, 2026

$63 million reutilization supports Air Force tech investment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA’s property disposition team facilitated the transfer of sodium perchlorate from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to a key defense industrial base supplier in 2025.

July 29, 2026

Fueling the Pacific: Price takes command of DLA Energy Pacific (Japan) amidst theater transition

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leadership of a critical energy location in the Pacific officially changed hands on July 22 at Yokota Air Base in Japan. During a traditional military ceremony, Air Force Maj. Christopher Price assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Energy Pacific (Japan) from Air Force Lt. Col. Dominic Baker who relinquished command. The passing of the guidon marked not just a transfer of authority, but the continuity of the mission of ensuring uninterrupted petroleum support to U.S. and allied forces across the Pacific.

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July 29, 2026

DLA Forges New Weapons Support Command to Sharpen Global Readiness

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency has forged a new logistical powerhouse, unifying its land, maritime, and aviation supply chains into a single command dedicated to warfighter readiness: DLA Weapons Support.

July 27, 2026

In case you missed it: Vice director visits DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — It was a busy week at the Defense Logistics Agency Energy as the organization welcomed DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn for a fourth quarter leadership brief while celebrating several major milestones across the enterprise. Bunn met with DLA Energy leadership in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on July 17 to discuss the organization's progress toward its strategic objectives.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce speaks onstage with emblems for the US Pacific Command, US Central Command, and War Department accompained by graphics featuring the Chinese flag, Iranian flag and US dollar.

July 20, 2026

US Cyber Command senior enlisted leader: Data is the currency of warfare

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Every individual, whether in uniform or not, is a critical warfighter in the cyber domain where data is the new currency of warfare, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce, the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Cyber Command, told a Defense Logistics Agency audience July 7.

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July 17, 2026

Digital backbone emphasized in Fiscal 2027 Annual Guidance

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s newly released Annual Guidance for fiscal year 2027 outlines a push to modernize the agency by building a unified "digital backbone" while continuing to sustain global military operations.

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July 15, 2026

Breaking Silos: Strategic collaboration works to transform ALRE supply chain

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cross collaboration between the Defense Logistics Agency, the Navy and industry partners is netting significant gains in streamlining the management of the $101 million Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment supply chain.