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May 19, 2026

DLA director outlines data, legacy practices as transformation priorities

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly focused on DLA’s transformation efforts and future to ensure the agency keeps pace with the joint force, during an interview on Fed Gov Today May 17.

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May 18, 2026

USSTRATCOM: Sustaining the force is top imperative

Sustaining the force is a top operational imperative for U.S. Strategic Command, and the Defense Logistics Agency is an indispensable partner in achieving it, said Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Lutton, deputy commander of USSTRATCOM, during a Warfighter Talk at McNamara Headquarters Complex March 31.

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May 11, 2026

DLA inducts five new members into the Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA welcomed five new inductees into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters May 7. This year’s inductees are Anthony D’Ambrosio, Lillian Gardner, Sherry Low, Lee Oppenheim, and retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Wallace Robinson Jr., who was posthumously inducted into the legacy category.

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May 7, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Wallace H. Robinson Jr.

A military leader known for his executive competence, focus on military readiness and driving efficiency during a period of significant personnel reductions is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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May 6, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lee Oppenheim

A technical expert recognized for his expertise in fuel quality assurance and resolving complex supply chain challenges is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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May 5, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Sherry Low

A property disposal expert known for problem-solving and customer advocacy across the reutilization community is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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May 4, 2026

DLA holds first Space Force Integration Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Space may be the final frontier, but the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Space Force marked a new beginning in their partnership as both organizations met at DLA’s headquarters for their first integration day April 24.

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May 4, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lillian Gardner

An acquisition professional known as a contracting role model and mentor to hundreds of acquisitions professionals is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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May 1, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Anthony D’Ambrosio

A leader in logistics supply known for managing major tailored vendor programs and spearheading contingency support during historic humanitarian events is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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April 10, 2026

DLA director announces transformation updates

The Defense Logistics Agency is focused on enhancing operational effectiveness by improving how the agency aligns with customers, streamlining processes and presenting a unified face to industry partners, says DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly in a recent leadership message.

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April 8, 2026

DLA leaders call for transformation, empowered workforce at management course

The era of uncontested logistics is over and the Defense Logistics Agency must rapidly transform how it thinks, acts, operates and leverages technology to support the warfighter in future conflicts, the agency’s director told acquisition professionals during a recent Industry Partnership Management Course.

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April 7, 2026

Logistics summit builds momentum for integrating global sustainment efforts across the Joint Force

Senior leaders and action officers from across the War Department gathered for a week-long decision-making conference to enhance alignment among their operational concepts and sustainment plans at the at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Headquarters March 23.

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April 6, 2026

DLA Dialogues: Understanding DLA's role in nuclear, space deterrence

The Defense Logistics Agency’s role in supporting the nation’s nuclear and space enterprises is a foundational component of strategic deterrence, says Air Force Col. Matthew York in a recent episode of the “DLA Dialogues: Factory to Foxhole” podcast. As the executive director of the Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office, York joins host Jake Boyer to discuss how DLA ensures warfighter readiness.

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March 30, 2026

DLA's whole of government support bolsters national security, reduces costs

The Defense Logistics Agency’s support extends beyond the traditional warfighter, says Jake Swantkowski, chief of DLA’s Whole of Government Support Division. DLA provides a strategic advantage to the nation by supporting a wide array of federal agencies.

Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations 4D Symposium focus areas: Digital Interoperability, Decision Advantage, Driving Transformation, and Data Analytics & AI

March 26, 2026

DLA hosts 4D symposium to help secure the future of combat logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency will host Department of War, industry and academia partners at its second annual 4D Symposium April 1-2 in Alexandria.