DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Headquarters

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.

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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.

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.

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. 21, 2024

DLA Finance pursues artificial intelligence to pass financial audit

FORT Belvoir, Va. — DLA's deputy chief financial officer is exploring the power of artificial intelligence to accelerate the agency’s path to a clean financial audit.

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Nov. 21, 2024

Contested logistics white paper: DLA must adapt sustainment methods now

The concepts and capabilities that have enabled the Defense Logistics Agency to sustain the nation’s warfighters must be adapted to ensure continued success, agency leaders say in a new white paper.

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Nov. 19, 2024

DLA shares strategy for change, demand projections with industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Solving military supply challenges requires transparency, collaboration and data sharing between the DLA and industry, DLA’s director said during a Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting.

Nov. 18, 2024

DLA awards first competitive contract for additive manufacturing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A newly awarded competitive contract for an additively manufactured part that prevents structural damage to F-15 aircraft reinforces DLA's commitment to collaborating with the military services on 3D printing procurement strategies.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, center left, addresses U.S. Transportation Command Commander Air Force Gen. Randall Reed

Nov. 12, 2024

TRANSCOM commander visits DLA to discuss current partnerships and future collaboration opportunities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Challenges such as the contested logistics environment, supply chain resiliency, and data interoperability were top topics as senior leaders from U.S. Transportation Command and the Defense Logistics Agency met at the McNamara Headquarters Complex here Nov. 7.

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Nov. 6, 2024

Army Corps of Engineers leverages DLA acquisition processes

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes advantage of DLA's flexible acquisition and contracting processes as it supports emergency operations ranging from flood control to hurricane relief.