DLA Headquarters News

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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.

Members of the Iraqi army and police look at ballistic helmets in a container during the divestment of organizational clothing and individual equipment to the Iraqi army and police at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq.

July 1, 2018

DLA Distribution’s Unit Materiel Fielding Point

DLA Distribution’s Unit Materiel Fielding Point emphasizes global posture and strong partnerships.

July 1, 2018

Leaders use new quarterly assessments and collaboration to promote the health of the agency.

July 1, 2018

I am DLA

A look at featured employee Linda Norman.

Navy Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, director of the DLA Joint Reserve Force, observes the process of picking bin materiel from Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elsa Cervantes.

June 30, 2018

The director of DLA’s Joint Reserve Force talks about service, leadership and the unique benefits Reservists offer

Keep your wits about you even as you direct your gaze upward this Fourth. Graphic by Paul Crank.

June 29, 2018

Keep alertness high along with patriotic spirit this July 4

Each year many DLA employees and family members attend Fourth of July celebrations across this great country, as well as celebrations in overseas locations. While there are no credible or specific threats, staying aware of your surroundings can help you have a safe celebration.

DLA Senior Enlisted Leader and DLA Director present sports and fitness cup.

June 26, 2018

Food, fun, summer sun abound at HQC Family Day

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The theme for the 2018 McNamara Headquarters Family Day, “Sun and Shine; it’s Summer Time!” held true June 21 for the annual event that gives HQC employees a chance to enjoy connection with each other, their guests and family members.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (right) describes the strong U.S. Marine Corps and the Defense Logistics Agency partnership to Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mike Dana (left), deputy commandant of installations and logistics, and other officials during the annual Marine Corps-DLA Day at the McNamara Headquarters Complex June 13. Photo by Teodora Mocanu

June 21, 2018

DLA, Marine Corps officials refine logistics support

Weapons systems support and backorder reductions topped the agenda of the annual Marine Corps, DLA Day at McNamara Headquarters Complex June 13.

Army Master Sgt. Lewmas Laurinaitis, a culinary specialist with the 16th Sustainment Brigade cooks French toast in a mobile kitchen with subsistence items provided by DLA during Saber Strike 2018. DLA is supporting the U.S. Army, Europe-led exercise taking place in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland June 3-15. Photo by Nutan Chada

June 19, 2018

DLA forward presence enhances commodity, service support during Saber Strike

U.S. forces in the Baltics and Poland for Saber Strike 2018 have easier access to critical supplies like food, fuel and repair parts with the deployment of Defense Logistics Agency personnel to Powidz, Poland.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (second from right) and (far right) keynote speaker Army Lt. Gen. Mitchell Stevenson (retired) speak with Army Maj. Jeremy Haynes (seated), who was injured while deployed to Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Afghanistan. Photo by Teodora Mocanu.

June 18, 2018

Army celebrates 243 years of traditions, transitions, sacrifice

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mitchell Stevenson, former Army deputy chief of staff for logistics, reflected on the Army's contributions to the nation at a June 14 Army birthday celebration at DLA's McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Members of DLA’s Expeditionary Contracting Cadre support the initial stages of disaster and contingency operations such as the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Joe Andrews from DLA Aviation deployed last fall to provide expeditionary contracting support for this mobile surgical hospital in Humacao, Puerto Rico, while the local civilian hospital underwent repairs. Courtesy photo

June 15, 2018

Expeditionary contracting officers needed to provide global logistics support

The DLA Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office needs contracting specialists to join its Expeditionary Contracting Cadre, a group of volunteers who deploy to establish logistics support in the initial stages of disaster relief and contingency operations around the world.