DLA Headquarters News

May 14, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The agency director who led increased material availability rates for every service branch and labeled employees the “secret sauce” of the agency’s success is a member of the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 13, 2024

DLA’s director of logistics operations visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Joseph “Doug” Noble, director, Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and toured the facilities at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, May 8.

May 13, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Carol O’Leary

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Carol O’Leary made a name for herself transitioning Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s business model for the military services’ bulk petroleum needs, earning her a place in the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 10, 2024

Wright selected as Defense Logistics Agency Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Melody Wright, lead emergency services dispatcher, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management, San Joaquin, Security and Emergency Services Branch, was selected as the 2023 DLA Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year.

May 10, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Twila Gonzales

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A leader known for piloting DLA Distribution through organizational structure changes and pushing for the modernization of aging warehouse management software is a 2024 DLA Hall of Fame member.

May 9, 2024

NORAD, NORTHCOM leaders demonstrate logistics data-sharing tool for ASOC staff

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders from the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command recently demonstrated a data integration and sharing tool for members of DLA's ASOC.

May 9, 2024

DLA Distribution employee awarded for packaging excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Antonio Neal, material process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, was awarded the 2024 National Institute of Packaging, Handling and Logistics Engineers Packaging Achievement Award. Neal received his award at a banquet May 8.

May 9, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Darlene Ferrante

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A passion for helping others and a knack for building a diverse workforce that could meet the needs of America’s warfighters are traits of a DLA Distribution employee being inducted into the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 7, 2024

San Joaquin’s Haynes selected as Defense Logistics Agency Firefighter of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Mark Haynes, firefighter, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management, San Joaquin, Security and Emergency Services Fire Department, was selected as the 2023 DLA Firefighter of the Year.

May 7, 2024

Expeditionary personnel support DEFENDER ’24 

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Agency civilians and servicemembers have established field operating sites in Germany to participate in the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe.

May 6, 2024

New edition of DLA Customer Assistance Handbook available

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Digital and hardcopy versions of DLA's updated Customer Assistance Handbook are available. The handbook provides contacts for DLA’s supply chains and services as well as information on how to access ordering systems and more.

May 3, 2024

Deployment exposes DLA employee to warfighters’ needs, agency capabilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA Logistics Operations employee recently got to witness the fruits of her hard work during a deployment to Wiesbaden, Germany, where she supported warfighters throughout U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

May 2, 2024

DLA vice director tours DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin hosted an installation tour April 16 for DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn in conjunction with the DLA Installation Management Spring Off-Site, at which Bunn served as the keynote speaker.

May 1, 2024

DLA leaders affirm commitment to eliminating sexual assault, harassment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees can – and must – defeat sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace, the DLA director said before signing the agency’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Campaign Declaration April 30.

April 24, 2024

Every day is Earth Day at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As we continue to celebrate Earth Day this week, its important to remember that Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s commitment to environmental stewardship extends beyond just one day. Every day presents an opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet.