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July 8, 2024

Army colonel to lead DLA Energy Americas

In a ceremony steeped in military traditions, DLA Energy Americas bid farewell to Army Col. Josielyn Carrasquillo and welcomed Army Col. Alphonso Simmons Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Houston in Houston, Texas, July 2.

July 8, 2024

New security readers coming to HQC’s main entrance

Employees and visitors entering the McNamara Headquarters Complex's main entrance will soon need to swipe their Common Access Card through an electronic reader at one of six security turnstiles to gain building access.

July 2, 2024

Director, senior leaders gather off-site to discuss new strategic plan

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and leaders from across the agency gathered to discuss the next five-year strategic plan June 26-27 during a senior leader off-site at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.

July 1, 2024

Family Day returns to DLA Headquarters

For the first time after almost five years, the Defense Logistics Agency hosted Family Day at the McNamara Headquarters building June 25. Due to widespread global concerns, 2019 was the last time the agency hosted a large gathering event of this kind.

June 26, 2024

Runstrom selected as new DLA chief of staff

A Defense Logistics Agency leader who began her career as an intern at DLA Troop Support in 2001 has been selected as the Defense Logistics Agency’s new chief of staff.

June 24, 2024

Navy admiral assumes command of DLA Energy

DLA Energy welcomed new Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan and bid farewell to Navy Capt. Brian Anderson during a military change of command at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 21.

June 24, 2024

DLA Energy Korea welcomes new military commander

The DLA Korea welcomed a new commander Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van and bid farewell to Army Lt. Col. Dennis Han during a change of command ceremony at Camp Walker, Daegu, June 18.

June 24, 2024

Acquisition professionals learn new skills from UNC faculty, industry

A two-week program that provides advanced training on private-sector business practices is empowering DLA acquisition professionals to change thought patterns and apply risk-based decision-making to current and future problems.

June 21, 2024

Consumable item growth at DLA: From 67% to ‘Almost All’

DLA's management of consumable items rose from 39% of the military’s expendable inventory in 1962 to 67% three decades later due to steady accretion and one massive transfer. The same pattern occurred on an accelerated timeline over the next decade and a half.

June 20, 2024

Consumable item growth at DLA: From 39% to 67%

DLA has managed consumables such as blankets, fuel and photographic film since receiving seven commodity supply centers in 1962. This two-part series details the agency's growing responsibility for consumable items through history.

June 18, 2024

DLA logistics operations director retires after 35 years of service

Navy Rear Adm. Doug Noble Jr., the Defense Logistics Agency’s director of logistics operations and commander of joint regional command support, celebrated the end of 35 years of active-duty service during a retirement ceremony June 14 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium.

June 13, 2024

DLA celebrates Army’s 249th birthday

Employees of the Defense Logistics Agency and its tenant organizations gathered in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium to celebrate the Army’s 249th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony June 12.

June 10, 2024

DLA director to industry: Change in sustainment is imminent

The military services are undergoing an intense transformation that requires DLA and industry to think, act and operate differently, DLA’s director told industry association leaders June 6.

June 10, 2024

Human capital, deployment opportunities, culture climate highlighted at DLA Energy All Hands

More than 300 DLA Energy employees filled the DLA Headquarters auditorium during an All Hands June 5. Among updates on recent events and operations, the DLA Energy commander focused the discussion on human capital, deployment opportunities, and culture climate.

June 10, 2024

DLA Energy Middle East changes command

​DLA Energy Middle East bid farewell to Army Lt. Col. Jamie Pittman and welcomed the incoming commander, Army Lt. Col. Marrio Almada, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, June 5.