DLA Headquarters News

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 Distribution Commanding Officer visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s leadership team and employees had the opportunity to host DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones during his first trip to the Tracy, California distribution center July 31 – Aug.1. Jones spent two days on site receiving briefs, touring mission areas and conducted a Town Hall for the San Joaquin team.

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 Darrell Williams rescinded a March 2017 change that separated DLA Installation Management and Installation Operations into distinct entities.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.

Aug. 10, 2018

Troop Support commander meets with Distribution leadership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Troop Support commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark T. Simerly visited DLA Distribution headquarters Aug. 7, for an overview of DLA Distribution, a roundtable discussion and a tour of DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s Eastern Distribution Center, the largest storage facility in the Department of Defense.

Aug. 10, 2018

DLA working group names areas for potential use of artificial intel to boost efficiency

A team from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Analytics Center of Excellence at a recent workshop identified more than two dozen DLA processes to which artificial intelligence and machine learning could someday bring greater efficiency and lower risk — in line with goals set in the DLA Strategic Plan.

Aug. 10, 2018

Newsletter offers latest DLA R&D news

The July-August issue of The Innovator newsletter is now available, with articles and information on DLA Research and Development projects, updates and upcoming events and activities.

Aug. 9, 2018

DLA Director visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams visited the DLA Distribution San Joaquin Team Aug. 1 during his travel to the West Coast.

Aug. 8, 2018

New policy prohibits DoD employees from using GPS services in operational areas

Employees are now barred from using geolocation features on personal and government-issued devices in operational areas including deployed locations and sensitive bases, according to a new Department of Defense policy.

Aug. 8, 2018

Distribution Sasebo sailors volunteer time to local orphanage

SASEBO, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan at Sasebo sailors, Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class Mark Alvaro, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Enrito Jambalos and Logistics Specialist Seaman Recruit Jonathan Schroeder along with other USO Sasebo volunteers spent their Saturday morning handing out gifts and spending quality play time with Japanese children living at a local orphanage on July 14.

Aug. 7, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan holds retirement ceremony for MLC employees

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On June 28, 2018, DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan held retirement ceremonies for five of eight Master Labor Contract employees, honoring their significant contribution in an exceptional amount of time. With over 250 years of combined experience, DDYJ will feel the loss of these employee’s work ethic and efforts.

Aug. 6, 2018

DLA Distribution hosts Initial Robotics and Automation Collaboration Meeting between DLA HQ Research and Development, DLA Distribution, industry and academia counterparts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution held a first of its kind collaborative meeting between Distribution, DLA Headquarters Research and Development, and academia partners to discuss ideas and potential opportunities in support of DLA Distribution’s Modernization Program.

Aug. 6, 2018

New DLA Pacific commander holds first town hall

In front of a packed crowd, DLA Pacific Commander Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella held her first Town Hall for DLA Pacific organizations Aug. 2.

Aug. 3, 2018

Aspiring artist on the rise

RED RIVER, Texas — The artistic works of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni are known throughout the world. However, on the horizon a bright young artist by the name of Lillian E. Allen arises.

Aug. 1, 2018

Logistics on location, everywhere you go

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency partners with military and civilian organizations around the world to sustain operations with critical supplies during war and peacetime. Below are summaries of videos demonstrating how DLA provided outstanding logistics support during two recent European exercises.

July 31, 2018

New DLA award to recognize current, former trailblazers

The new Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara Icon Award has been created to annually recognize one current or former Defense Logistics Agency employee, civilian or military, whose leadership or achievements had a measurable and enduring effect on the agency’s operations, customer support or culture.