DLA Headquarters News

May 29, 2026

New hands on the helm of critical distribution center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The mantle of command changed hands at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, on May 29 as Navy Cmdr. Renae Renken relinquished command to Navy Cmdr. Aaron Smith at a ceremony presided over by Brig. Gen. Kevin L. Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution.

May 28, 2026

DLA hosts orientation course to strengthen nuclear mission readiness

The Defense Logistics Agency’s nuclear mission has no margin for error, and it is a mission the agency supports every day. To ensure DLA personnel understand their role in that mission, the DLA Nuclear and Space Enterprise Office hosted the Nuclear Enterprise Orientation Course May 19-20 and 21-22. The two-day classified course provided an executive-level overview of the Air Force nuclear enterprise.

May 22, 2026

DLA leaders celebrate successes, roadmap the future during town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Artificial intelligence will continue to be a key factor in the future of the Defense Logistics Agency, but its people will remain in the driver’s seat, the agency’s leadership said during a town hall at the agency’s headquarters May 20.

May 19, 2026

DLA Distribution personnel earn national recognition for logistics excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Two employees and one Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team received 2026 awards from the National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers for their contributions to the logistics field at a banquet during the NIPHLE National Training Event in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, May 6.

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.

May 18, 2026

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Unitized Group Rations keep warfighters fed

TRACY, Calif — Since 1985, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin’s UGR mission has been assembling, packing and shipping various types of rations kits. Known originally as Unitized Tray Rations, the facility has operated based on the meal kits needed according to the operational and exercise schedule of the military services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 4, 2026

DLA Distribution leadership discusses organizational health, transformation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, discussed the results from the command’s 2025 Defense Organizational Climate Survey during a town hall meeting in New Cumberland, April 29.

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.

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.

May 1, 2026

Operational Synergy: DLA Distribution Commander’s Annual Site Visit to San Diego

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, DLA Distribution, recently visited the team at DLA Distribution San Diego, California, reviewing critical logistics operations, engaging directly with personnel, and discussing strategic facility infrastructure to ensure continued mission excellence.