DLA Headquarters News

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

June 29, 2018

DLA Energy Korea changes command

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Korea’s leadership changed hands when Army Lt. Col. Faith Chamberlain relinquished command during a ceremony at the Evergreen Club on Camp Walker, South Korea, June 22.

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.

June 27, 2018

Wilson takes command in San Pedro

SAN PEDRO, California — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas at San Pedro bade farewell to Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Settles during a change of command ceremony aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum, San Pedro, California, June 20.

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.

June 21, 2018

Fueling Saber Strike

Acquisition Cross Service Agreements provided reciprocal fuel support between partner nations, contracts were issued for the direct delivery of bulk fuel to the region, and DLA Energy Europe and Africa personnel were forward-deployed to ensure the warfighters had the support needed throughout the multinational training exercise, Saber Strike 2018, held in the Baltic States and Poland, June 3-15.

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.

A fuel truck sits with its driver outside a readiness drill.

June 20, 2018

Prepped, ready for 2018 Hurricane Season

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A major earthquake and a follow-on tsunami provided the setting for the bi-annual Federal Emergency Management Agency and Defense Logistics Agency Energy readiness drill at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, June 11-13.

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.

A field where underground fuel was formerly stored. The grass is green and trees appear in the distance.

June 18, 2018

DFSP Yorktown ceases fuel operations

YORKTOWN, Virginia — The final large barge lift of jet fuel marks the end of an era for the historic Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown, Virginia, June 6. The transfer of 150,000 barrels of jet fuel to the Military Sealift Command fuel barge, Petrochem Producer, and the drawdown of fuel to tank bottom levels marks the start of the final accountability process for the 117 year-old, government-owned, contractor-operated fuel terminal.

June 15, 2018

Energy Source, Spring 2018

The Spring 2018 issue of Energy Source magazine highlights Aerospace Energy's support of the space launch industry, energy resiliency at Vandenberg Air Force Base, whole of government partnerships, International Fuel Agreements, DLA Energy job shadow program and more.