DLA Headquarters News

Sept. 19, 2018

DLA sends critical supplies to recovery teams, victims after Florence

First responders assessing damage wrought by Hurricane Florence and military officials resuming operations after days of installation closures have access to fuel, generators and other critical supplies pre-positioned at federal staging bases by the Defense Logistics Agency.

Sept. 17, 2018

Procurement assistance centers to celebrate contracting success, build awareness of free services

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers scattered across the nation will celebrate the success of small businesses that have used PTAC services to gain government contracts in support of the Department of Defense’s worldwide mission during the first National PTAC Day Sept. 26.

Sept. 13, 2018

DLA pre-positions critical supplies for first responders following Hurricane Florence’s tracks

As Hurricane Florence threatens to devastate the Carolina coast, the Defense Logistics Agency is pre-positioning necessities like water and fuel for first responders who’ll assist those in the storm’s tracks.

Sept. 13, 2018

Air Force marks 71st birthday with themes of trust, commitment

Flying blades, a brass band and remarks from a three-star Air Force deputy chief of staff marked the 71st birthday of the Air Force at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 12.

National Preparedness Month graphic that reads, Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Includes URL: ready.gov/September

Sept. 12, 2018

Agency plans preparedness events

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — September is National Preparedness Month. Across the enterprise, the Defense Logistics Agency has several activities planned to raise employee awareness and encourage vigilance.

Sept. 12, 2018

First American to escape al-Qaida shares story of captivity

Matthew Schrier, the first Westerner to escape from al-Qaida captivity, shared his story of imprisonment and shed light on the behavioral tendencies of Islamic extremists during a 9/11 remembrance event at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 11.

Police officers with mock guns drawn in office suite

Sept. 11, 2018

Exercise tests first responders, HQC workforce in reacting to shooter, bomber

A Sept. 6 exercise at the McNamara Headquarters Complex tested the readiness of first responders, along with the workforce of DLA and other HQC agencies, as they responded to a mock event involving about 100 volunteer actors, police officers and others.

Sept. 10, 2018

First American to escape al-Qaida captivity to speak at HQC’s 9/11 observance

The first American to escape al-Qaida captivity will share the story of his capture, torture and escape during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 11 in the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium.

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.