DLA Headquarters News

The historic Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown fuel terminal in Virginia has 10 underground tanks used to store F24 and JP8 jet fuel. The cut-and-cover tanks, built in 1953, were demolished in 2015 along with the removal of pier piping and equipment. Soil testing and surveys will be conducted at DFSP Yorktown to prepare the land for future use.

Sept. 1, 2018

Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown ceases fuel operations

The departure of the final barge of jet fuel marked the end of an era for the historic Defense Fuel Support Point Yorktown, Virginia, June 6.

Sept. 1, 2018

I am DLA

A look into a featured DLA employee.

Sept. 1, 2018

David Kless, DLA executive director for operations, discusses the agency’s increasing global mission supporting the military services and other federal agencies

DLA’s executive director for operations discusses the agency’s increasing global mission supporting the military services and other federal agencies.

Satellite view of hurricane with HI locations labeled

Aug. 30, 2018

DLA Pacific preparation, team response critical as hurricane struck

The island chain of Hawaii is only rarely in the path of a hurricane — but personnel from Defense Logistics Agency Pacific were well prepared when the outer bands of Hurricane Lane began to dump torrential rains on the state in late August, according to managers from DLA Pacific and DLA Headquarters.

Aug. 29, 2018

DLA Distribution Europe Commander recognizes local German firefighters

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Firefighters from Lingenfeld and Germersheim fire departments were recognized with special coins and certificates of appreciation by the U.S. Army Aug. 21 for their recent emergency response efforts to a fire last month at Germersheim Army Depot.

Air Force 1st Lt. Nathan Fisher, 23rd Bomb Squadron weapons system officer, analyzes an offensive avionics system inside a B-52H Stratofortress above North Dakota. Fisher sits in the offense compartment of the aircraft, controlling the B-52’s weapons capabilities.

Aug. 28, 2018

DLA strengthens the nation’s nuclear enterprise by safeguarding nuclear-weapons-related material that enters the agency’s doors

DLA strengthens the nation’s nuclear enterprise by safeguarding nuclear-weapons-related material that enters the agency’s doors.

U.S. service members board a C-130H at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The 386th moved an average of nearly 8,000 passengers a month throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Aug. 28, 2018

DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM ensures warfighter support to those with the toughest missions

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM ensures warfighter support to those with the toughest missions.

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.

Aug. 28, 2018

Warfighters deployed for Saber Strike 2018 get easier access to supplies with DLA’s forward presence

Warfighters deployed for Saber Strike 2018 get easier access to supplies with DLA’s forward presence.

The Air Force uses the T-38 for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training. DLA Aviation manages roughly 70 percent of the more than 18,000 parts for the plane’s jet engines.

Aug. 28, 2018

DLA Aviation Support to the Unsung Workhorse Aircraft

DLA Aviation supports mission-critical workhorse aircraft.

Counting items in inventories more frequently and directly helps to ensure that figures in inventory and financial systems properly match and reflect the inventory records.

Aug. 28, 2018

DLA Finance is helping the agency make sure all inventory is audit-ready.

University of Maine’s Biomass to Bio-products Pilot Plant at its Technology Research Center is working to convert cellulosic material, like recycled paper and cardboard, in to jet fuel. Photo courtesy of University of Maine.

Aug. 28, 2018

DLA NewsWire

News highlights from across the agency.

Women's Equality Day panelists pose with senior leaders from DCAA, DTIC, DLA and DTRA.

Aug. 23, 2018

Maintaining a balance: agencies celebrate Women’s Equality Day

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Technical Information Center, along with other McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant organizations, hosted a panel discussion in commemoration of Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 22 in the HQC’s Kabeiseman Center.

Aug. 15, 2018

Employees required to abide by Hatch Act

With the election season now in full swing, it’s important that DLA employees be aware of rules that apply to them under the provisions of the Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 7323, which limits political activities of all federal employees.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams (far left) and former DLA directors Vice Adm. Mark Harnitchek (second from right) and Vice Adm. Alan Thompson (far right), present DLA General Counsel James Coyne an honorary DLA flag during his retirement ceremony Aug. 10 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Photo by Teodora Mocanu.

Aug. 14, 2018

DLA General Counsel Coyne retires after 38 years with DoD

DLA General Counsel James M. Coyne retired after a 38-year career with the Department of Defense in a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Aug. 10.

Aug. 13, 2018

DLA optimizes installation management

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In early summer 2018, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams rescinded a March 2017 change that separated DLA Installation Management and Installation Operations into distinct entities. The decision to “re-merge” the two offices to maintain the synergy, effectiveness and efficiency of having one Installation Management organization became effective August 6.