DLA Headquarters News

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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.

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Nov. 4, 2024

DLA Headquarters kicks off CFC learning about the science behind ‘Give Happy’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Givers are happier than keepers, a DOD CFC manager said in a nod to the annual fundraiser’s “Give Happy” theme during a kickoff ceremony for DLA Headquarters Oct. 31.

Defense Logistics Agency’s Chief Information Officer Adarryl Roberts served on a panel to discuss how the agency is driving logistics innovation through artificial intelligence and data during the Defense Logistics and Support conference held Oct. 29

Oct. 31, 2024

Senior leaders, industry partners discuss solutions to logistics challenges

ARLINGTON, Va. — Contested logistics challenges, post-COVID-era supply chain conditions, and driving logistics innovation through artificial intelligence and data where some of the key topics discussed during the Defense Logistics and Support conference Oct. 29 at the Sheraton Pentagon City, in Arlington, Virginia.

Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations Management and Program Analyst Christina Panichelle and her husband pose for a photo.

Oct. 30, 2024

Breast cancer awareness: Employee shares personal journey to healing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In March 2014, six months before turning 40, Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations Management and Program Analyst Christina Panichelle saw her obstetrician and gynecologist for a routine visit resulting in a clean bill of health. Within a month, her then-boyfriend, now husband, found a lump.

DLA’s Futures Integrated Process Team hosted a future focused panel discussion to gain best practices and lessons learned from retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Clint Hinote and retired Marine Corps Brig. Gen. AJ Pasagian, who were both instrumental in moving their services forward.

Oct. 30, 2024

DLA leaders, retired military generals discuss culture changes necessary to transformation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When people think of the word “transformation,” they automatically assume something is broken. The Defense Logistics Agency’s logistics operations director said that’s not the case with the agency during a panel discussion on “Strategic Insights for DLA’s Futures-Focused Culture” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Oct. 24.

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Oct. 29, 2024

DLA participates in Global Thunder exercise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency tested its ability to continue operations in response to a sudden surge in logistical support during U.S. Strategic Command’s Global Thunder exercise Oct. 18-24.

senior navy leaders, DLA civilians and Army Lieutenant General Mark Simerly gather for a group photo October 23, 2024 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Oct. 25, 2024

Navy/DLA Service Integration Day address logistics challenges, share insights towards streamlined support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Today's Navy leadership face the daunting task of delivering readiness and setting the global posture to support naval combat power in a contested logistics environment. To facilitate a more streamlined supply chain in the face of pacing adversarial threats, the Defense Logistics Agency director hosted a one-day annual seminar where senior navy leaders and their DLA civilian counterparts could discuss current supply, equipment and training issues impacting the fleet.