DLA Headquarters News

Oct. 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day: Know the warning signs, seek help

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — World Mental Health Day is celebrated on Oct. 10 of each year to raise awareness around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

A group of soldiers grab boxes of water in front of a church.

Oct. 10, 2024

Many teams making DLA’s hurricane support possible

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's hurricane support is like a symphony orchestra with the Agency Synchronization Operations Center merging operations into one masterful melody.

A woman stands outside holding a case of water bottles while a Soldier and man look on.

Oct. 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene: 21M meals, 285K gallons of fuel among DLA’s support to FEMA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Providing vital supplies to those crawling back from the devastating blows of Hurricane Helene remains a significant endeavor for DLA.

Attendee of fuel forum pose for group photo.

Oct. 8, 2024

DLA Energy leaders focus on solutions to contested logistics problems in EUCOM, AFRICOM

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Energy senior leaders met with DLA Europe & Africa teams, U.S. military leaders and coalition partners from 18 countries during the 19th Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

A black soldier in camo stands over gas cans with a fuel hose.

Oct. 7, 2024

DLA supplies active-duty troops assisting Hurricane Helene response

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is working with U.S. Northern Command to ensure active-duty troops are equipped to help federal, state and local officials clear routes and transport supplies to remote areas in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

individuals receive training in a classroom.

Oct. 5, 2024

DLA Energy Program Management Office: On the move

OKINAWA, Japan — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Acquisition Support Division Program Management Office in collaboration with the Commander Action Group’s Defense Travel Services manager conducted an Indo-Pacific Staff Assistance Visit in Okinawa, Japan.

Members of the Old Town Run Club gather for a group photo at the Lincoln Memorial during the group’s inaugural “Pentagon to Ground Zero Run,”

Oct. 4, 2024

DLA Joint Reserve Force chief of staff leads inaugural charity run from Pentagon to ground zero

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — One night at a bar after having a drink with a fellow runner, Joint Reserve Force Chief of Staff Navy Capt. Onofrio Margioni pulled out a pencil and there on the back of a napkin, the two devised a plan for the 9/11 run.

Soldier hands water to a man in a black car

Oct. 2, 2024

Hurricane Helene: DLA provides relief to Fort Eisenhower

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA jumped into action to help thousands of service members and civilians left without electricity and water at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, following Hurricane Helene.

One man in a camo uniform stands on a stage in front of a screen projector as two men sit behind him

Oct. 2, 2024

Changes in warfare require new approach to logistics support, director says in town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director talks about how the agency will remain competitive and responsive to future needs and answers a question about DLA’s telework policy during the Global Town Hall Oct. 1.

Participants in the Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Pathways to Career Excellence Program Headquarters Orientation Course and their leaders gather for a group photo

Oct. 1, 2024

DLA’s PaCERs connect with senior leaders, peers during orientation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Entering into its second year, the Defense Logistics Agency expanded its Pathways to Career Excellence Program orientation across the enterprise, affording more than 25 contracting specialists and technical and quality professionals the opportunity to learn about the agency and grow their network.

Two men shake hands in front of a building.

Sept. 30, 2024

Iraqi military leaders learn about logistics management from DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA showcased its warehousing, distribution and property disposal processes for senior military leaders from the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq Sept. 25.

Participants in the Senior Leader Orientation Course gather for a group photo

Sept. 27, 2024

Senior Leader Orientation Course showcases agency’s mission, priorities to new leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Onboarding into a new role within an organization that spans the globe can be daunting, but to make the transition a little easier, the Defense Logistics Agency director welcomed 52 senior military and civilian leaders during the Senior Leader Orientation Course Sept. 17-19.

Group Photo from the Federal Cataloging Committee annual meeting

Sept. 25, 2024

Collaboration leads to success at FCC annual meeting

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Federal Cataloging Committee set the next steps for a targeted go-live of the Cataloging Transformation Project in November 2025 at the recent annual meeting in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy commander speaks to employees about upcoming events.

Sept. 21, 2024

DLA Energy employees fill auditorium for commander’s first All Hands

As the first All Hands kicked off for the Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s newest Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, DLA Energy staff filled the DLA Headquarters auditorium to hear the commander’s emphasis on workforce accomplishments, care and attention to the well-being of employees.

A man and a woman in camo uniforms stand at a table signing documents

Sept. 19, 2024

DLA, Space Force agree to new framework for logistics support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Readiness-based support and a formal governance structure for aligning supply requirements are expected benefits of a new agreement between the Space Force and DLA.