DLA Headquarters News

June 16, 2021

Human capital program champion earns acceptance to DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

June 15, 2021

Former DLA Troop Support commander garners Hall of Fame induction

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason's cost-saving accomplishments as former commander of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia have earned him a place in the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

June 14, 2021

India, U.S. fuel agreement operational

Strengthening military partnerships, DLA Energy established a long-term fuel agreement between the U.S. Defense Department and India Ministry of Defence. The agreement became operational June 1 and enables reciprocal fuel sales and purchases, increased Indian military participation with U.S. military exercises, and easier accounting and reporting of fuel transactions. 

June 14, 2021

Former DLA Disposition Services leader honored with Hall of Fame induction

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leader and mentor Paul Mank's accomplishments as DLA Disposition Services’ acting deputy director and throughout his 34-year government career have earned a posthumous induction into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

June 11, 2021

Nuclear enterprise, process improvement champion to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, who was best known for reaffirming the agency’s commitment to the nuclear enterprise, is among nine new inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame. 

June 10, 2021

DLA Energy Europe and Africa changes leadership

KLEBER-KASERNE, Germany — In a time-honored tradition, DLA Energy Europe & Africa Commander Army Lt. Col. Donna Welch transferred her authority and responsibility during a virtual change of command ceremony on Kleber-Kaserne, Germany, June 4. Incoming Commander Army Lt. Col. Benverren Fortune joins the DLA Energy team from DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa, where he served as Operations Officer since 2019.

June 10, 2021

Agency’s 8th director to be inducted into 2020 DLA Hall of Fame 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Donald Babers, who led the agency through rapid growth in material management and contract administration from 1984 to 1986, is among nine inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame. 

June 9, 2021

Joint Reserve Force leaders recount contributions to pandemic, DLA mission

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Joint Reserve Force Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase hosted 100 reserve leaders from six major subordinate commands during a virtual and in-person Annual Leadership Review June 3-6 at Fort Belvoir.

June 8, 2021

Chief counsel of labor, employment issues helps set agency pandemic policies 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — From the effect of facial hair on proper mask fitting to teleworker requests for ergonomic chairs, Tia Miller is the Defense Logistics Agency’s go-to source on what’s legal and what leaders can expect of DLA’s 26,000 employees during the pandemic. 

June 8, 2021

DLA Energy Americas at Houston change of command

HOUSTON, Texas — The DLA Energy Americas at Houston outgoing Commander Army Lt. Col. Julian Perez handed over responsibility of the organization to Army Lt. Col. Christopher Masson during a change of command ceremony in Houston, Texas, June 3.

June 8, 2021

DLA director and senior enlisted leader address DLA Joint Reserve Force

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director and senior enlisted leader spoke to DLA reservists at the Joint Reserve Force Annual Leadership Review June 4. The event, held each year as a weekend-long training and career development exercise for reservist leaders, was conducted both in-person and virtually.

June 7, 2021

Agency realignment improves fuel infrastructure support

Building on the DLA fuel facilities sustainment realignment plan, DLA Energy is finding new ways to streamline processes and better align responsibilities to save money and improve customer support. The 2020 realignment plan merges fuels sustainment, restoration and modernization program management and technical expertise under one command and control umbrella.

June 4, 2021

DLA now the sole provider for printing AND office devices in DOD

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency, already the designated sole provider of Department of Defense printing services, expanded its mission to include office print devices. In a directive signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment last month, DLA will now procure, deliver and sustain all office devices for DOD. This includes office, desktop and stand-alone printers. It also includes copiers, fax machines, scanners and multi-function devices.

June 3, 2021

DOD warehouse utilization project aims to increase use of storage space, save millions 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New technology being tested at select facilities throughout the Defense Department is generating data on warehouse capacity and unused storage space that could lead to warehouse consolidations or reorganizations, putting material closer to users to support more efficient operations and saving an estimated $600 million.

June 3, 2021

New DLA Energy deputy commander announced

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic announced the selection of David Kless to serve as the DLA Energy Deputy Commander. Since February 2018, Kless has served as the Executive Director, Operations and Sustainment, DLA Logistics Operations (J-3).