DLA Headquarters News

The Army Expeditionary Civilian Workforce alongside Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders and the family of Stephen Byus officially opened the Stephen Byus Central Issue Facility Warehouse June 8 during a memorialization ceremony at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

June 9, 2023

Fallen DLA Land and Maritime logistician honored with Army memorialization

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Future Defense Department civilian deployers will now receive vital equipment — including boots and protective gear — inside a new facility at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, dedicated to fallen Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime logistician Stephen Byus.

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June 8, 2023

DLA Energy Middle East welcomes a new military commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Middle East bid farewell to Army Lt. Col. Alberto Cordova and welcomed the incoming commander, Army Lt. Col. Jamie Pittman, during a Change of Command Ceremony in Bahrain, June 7.

June 8, 2023

DLA Energy Okinawa changes leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Maj. Kevin Knutson assumed command of DLA Energy Okinawa during a change of command ceremony on Camp Shields, Japan, June 6.

A collage of military standard diagrams accompanies text saying Military Standards and Specifications: The Defense Logistics Agency's Support for Standardization Documents

June 7, 2023

DLA supports military standards, specifications documents

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — “MIL-STD” and “MIL-SPEC” are “mil-speak” for military standards and military specifications that define thousands of products and processes across the Defense Department.

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June 5, 2023

DLA Energy Industry Summit brings together agency, industry partners

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Reconnecting in person with industry partners to advance efforts on climate challenges and clean energy was the focus of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Industry Summit, May 24-25 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia.

June 5, 2023

DLA Energy Europe & Africa welcomes a new commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Europe & Africa welcomed a new commander, Army Lt. Col. Leslie Shipp, during a change of command ceremony on Kleber-Kaserne Army Base in Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 22.

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June 2, 2023

Farmers Market returns June 7

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Farmers markets return to the McNamara Headquarters Complex June 7.

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June 1, 2023

Digital-Business Transformation focuses on modernizing technology, processes through lifespan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Gone are the days when DLA IT specialists linked logisticians to systems and then tinkered for workarounds or customizations when system and business processes clashed. Now, the agency is modernizing IT tools and reengineering business processes through D-BX.

A silver and epoxy pin includes the DLA Emblem on a background with the words Defense Logistics Agency Frontline Hero Award

May 30, 2023

New award recognizes dedication of DLA’s frontline workers during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new lapel pin and certificate will soon be awarded to Defense Logistics Agency employees who regularly worked on-site or contributed to essential missions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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May 24, 2023

Logistics operations director engages with UK partners at Ministry of Defence conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations represented the agency at SupportNet 23, a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence event focused on delivering greater supply chain resilience May 18-19.

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May 23, 2023

Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.

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May 22, 2023

Energy Week builds bonds among DLA Energy leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Strategic planning and contingency preparation were themes of DLA Energy’s “Energy Week” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 15-19.

May 22, 2023

DLA Energy Spring Festival celebrates employees, families

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — More than 300 DLA Energy employees gathered for a day of food, fun and friendly competition at Fort Hunt Park, Virginia, May 17. The luau-themed Spring Festival included a barbecue lunch, DJ, cornhole competition and a lip synch battle.

Male and female soldiers sit at desks in front of computers in a classroom.

May 22, 2023

Soldiers receive logistics pre-deployment training

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army logisticians and maintenance teams recently learned about DLA’s self-help tools and services through the Logistics Operations Applications Course to help them prepare for unit mobilization.

The six new members of DLA's Hall of Fame stand on a stage with the agency's director and senior enlisted leader.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.