DLA Headquarters News

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Dec. 4, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain welcomes DLA CENTCOM SOCOM leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain, Southwest Asia, leadership welcomed Army Col. Michelle Agpalza, Commander, DLA’s regional command for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, and her team for a visit and tour Nov. 17.

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Dec. 3, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain focuses on employees during quarterly meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain, Southwest Asia, leadership recognized military, civilian, and Bahraini Grade employees for their outstanding performance and dedication during an all hands meeting at the site Nov. 14.

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Dec. 3, 2024

Discussing strategy over ‘100 Cups of Coffee’

Fort Belvoir — Six Defense Logistics Agency employees recently had a chance to enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the agency’s future plans with leadership during an informal gathering in the cafeteria of the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov 26.

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Army readiness officer, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jaquata Davis provides a DLA overview brief to over 100 Army captains attending the Logistics Captains Career Course

Nov. 27, 2024

DLA’s Army Service Integrator team launch pilot program with Army Sustainment University

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Army liaison officers are working with Army Sustainment University to help educate future logistics leaders on how to conduct business with the agency more effectively.

Nov. 25, 2024

Outstanding employee recognized for years of service at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Matthew Williams, deputy director, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution plans, training and modernization, received the Meritorious Civilian Service award, November 20, at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. He also served as the acting director from December 2023 to November 2024.

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Nov. 22, 2024

HQC Pass and ID office employees ensure proper access, safety

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Ensuring the Defense Logistics Agency and tenant organization employees, active-duty service members, retirees and their dependents are issued a government Common Access Card is just one job function for McNamara Headquarters Complex Pass and Identification Card Office employees.

Nov. 21, 2024

DLA San Joaquin employee recognized as Carnegie Hero

TRACY, Calif. — A Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California employee has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal for an act of heroism in which he put his own life in danger while attempting to save the lives of others.

Nov. 21, 2024

DLA Distribution promotes SAPR Program using innovative methods

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — According to the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network, an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. To raise awareness of prevention efforts and victim assistance programs, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is engaging employees in creative ways.

Nov. 21, 2024

DLA Finance pursues artificial intelligence to pass financial audit

FORT Belvoir, Va. — DLA's deputy chief financial officer is exploring the power of artificial intelligence to accelerate the agency’s path to a clean financial audit.

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Nov. 21, 2024

Contested logistics white paper: DLA must adapt sustainment methods now

The concepts and capabilities that have enabled the Defense Logistics Agency to sustain the nation’s warfighters must be adapted to ensure continued success, agency leaders say in a new white paper.

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Nov. 20, 2024

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna hunt encourages safety, proper wildlife management practices

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna Environmental Management Division held a mentored youth deer hunt Nov. 9 on Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

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Nov. 19, 2024

DLA shares strategy for change, demand projections with industry

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Solving military supply challenges requires transparency, collaboration and data sharing between the DLA and industry, DLA’s director said during a Demand Forecast and Industry Association Leadership Meeting.

Nov. 18, 2024

DLA awards first competitive contract for additive manufacturing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A newly awarded competitive contract for an additively manufactured part that prevents structural damage to F-15 aircraft reinforces DLA's commitment to collaborating with the military services on 3D printing procurement strategies.

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Nov. 15, 2024

DLA director engages with Distribution workforce, receives update on operating plan alignment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leaders hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, and Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, DLA senior enlisted leader, for a visit and analysis of the organization’s key priorities and review of the DLA Distribution fiscal 2025 annual operating plan Nov. 12 at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Nov. 13, 2024

DLA Distribution employee overcomes tragedy with help from four-legged companion

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Friedrich Nietzsche once famously said, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” Based on that criteria, Lisa Schirmer, Finance and Supply Branch Chief for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, is probably stronger than most.