DLA Headquarters News

DLA Director Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams (third from left) visits DLA Energy fuel assets at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, during a Real Property Task Force walkthrough July 17, 2018. Photo by Phil Prater

July 19, 2018

DLA director spurs audit advancement team

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams thanked and encouraged members of the Audit Advancement Team responsible for day-to-day delivery of audit goals for the agency at DLA Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 16.

July 19, 2018

Six DLA employees complete Harvard’s Senior Executive Fellows Program

Five Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters employees and one from DLA Distribution recently completed the Senior Executive Fellows Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

July 16, 2018

July/August Loglines now available

The July/August edition of Loglines, the Defense Logistics Agency’s flagship magazine, is now available online and in print at some DLA locations.

July 16, 2018

DLA upgrades LMS, reaps cloud benefits

DLA recently upgraded its training application and moved it into the commercial cloud.

July 12, 2018

Secretary urges caution in sharing personal info online

Employees throughout the Department of Defense should be vigilant in protecting their personal information online, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis urged the workforce in a recent memorandum.

July 12, 2018

DLA Dashboard to improve readiness by giving near real-time view of service metrics, supply shortfalls

A new tool uses technology to provide in-depth data to the military services and other DLA customers.

DLA Installation Operations Police Officer Kevin Buhler checks an identification card at the gate of Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, using the Defense Biometric Identification System.

July 12, 2018

DLA sites use technology to fine-tune security, emergency response and facilities analysis

DLA sites use technology to fine-tune security, emergency response and facilities analysis.

The 91st Missile Wing’s Missile Maintenance Teams of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, are responsible for maintaining the top three components of the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. MMT is part of the 91st Maintenance Group, the backbone of the 91st MW. The group is responsible for providing maintenance and logistics support to the wing’s ICBM fleet.

July 11, 2018

A look at DLA’s direct support to nuclear missile programs one year later

DLA’s direct support to nuclear missile programs — one year later.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors work to restore the electrical grid in the Villa Alegria neighborhood of Caguas, Puerto Rico.

July 10, 2018

Puerto Rico power grid reenergizes with DLA-provided materials

DLA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers play a key role providing materials for the rebuilding of the power grid in Puerto Rico.

An Iraqi national separates scrap metal to be salvaged and recycled into cash while at Forward Operating Base Warhorse, located in Diyala, Iraq.

July 9, 2018

DLA Disposition Services gives new purpose to old or excess items

DLA Disposition Services gives new purpose to old or excess items.

Internet of things iot concept with cloud computing. concept of smart machines always connected via the internet.

July 5, 2018

DLA using ‘internet of things’ to support warfighter

In its push to stay on the cutting edge, DLA is using IoT devices to better support the warfighter, as part of the ongoing Distribution Modernization Program.

The idea of marking July 4th with fireworks and parades originated with the Founding Fathers themselves. Graphic by Paul Crank.

July 3, 2018

America’s big day

The tradition of celebrating America's birthday is as old as the republic itself.

The safest way to enjoy the rockets' red glare is from a safe distance at a public event put on by professionals. Photo courtesy Defense Media Activity.

July 3, 2018

Enjoy fireworks safely this Fourth; leave pyrotechnics to the pros

Keep yourself and your loved ones from becoming one of the thousands who will be severely injured by fireworks this year, by enjoying the displays put on by the pros.

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering Kristen Baldwin, left, joins the DLA Value Engineering Achievement Award winners at the June 28 ceremony. Photo by Zane Ecklund.

July 2, 2018

DLA individual, teams recognized for value engineering innovations

One DLA employee and four DLA teams received fiscal 2017 DoD Value Engineering Achievement Awards at a June 28 Pentagon ceremony.

Army Staff Sgts. Brandon Guevara and Matthew Rosenkranz maintain their jump status as they exit a CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter from 12,500 feet.

July 1, 2018

DLA parachute riggers do more than just pack chutes

DLA parachute riggers do more than just pack chutes.