DLA Headquarters News

What is the Defense Logistics Agency? A new video explains DLA on kid-friendly terms.

Nov. 9, 2016

Just what is the Defense Logistics Agency? What is logistics, anyway? A new video aimed at young people answers those very questions and more.

Terry Simpson, deputy executive director of the Nuclear Enterprise Support Office, describes the importance of DLA’s commitment to supporting the DoD’s nuclear mission during the Nuclear Management Executive Course offered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Nov. 8, 2016

DLA employees supporting nuclear enterprise receive Air Force training

About 30 employees from Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters and its field activities who are involved in supporting the Department of Defense nuclear mission attended the Nuclear Management Executive Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, left, tours DLA Distribution Korea facilities in Camp Carroll, with (left to right) Army Lt. Col. Gary Whittacre, DLA Distribution Korea commander, Dave Harris, DLA Distribution Korea deputy commander, and Scott Rosbaugh, DLA Distribution Future Plans director on October 16.

Nov. 8, 2016

Laskodi makes inaugural visit to Pacific Command Area of Responsibility

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In October, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made his inaugural visit to the Pacific Command Area of Responsibility to tour DLA facilities, discuss customer requirements, and meet employees. Laskodi made stops in Japan, Republic of Korea, and Guam.

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander (right), greets Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, as he arrives for a visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov. 2

Nov. 7, 2016

USMC commandant sees DLA support of Marines during Philly visit

PHILADELPHIA — The Marine Corps’ highest-ranking officer visited DLA Troop Support Nov. 2 to learn more about the organization and how it supports America’s Marines.

DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, employees tie down material for customers during the biennial field training exercise, Valiant Shield.

Nov. 7, 2016

Guam distribution center serves as logistics hub for Valiant Shield exercise

MARIANAS, Guam — In the sixth iteration of the biennial field training exercise Valiant Shield, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas once again became the primary logistics hub for all cargo marked for activities participating in the event, which focused on integrated joint training among U.S. forces.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in conjunction with DLA Aviation, hosted an exhibit booth to showcase the capabilities of all DLA primary level field activities at this year’s annual Army Aviation Association of America Luther G. Jones Professional Aviation Forum which was held from Oct. 19-20. (Left to right) Dru Jackson, DLA Aviation, US Army Customer Facing Division AMCOM; Jeremy Beckwith, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, support services division chief; Melissa Lopez, DLA Aviation Forward Presence Supervisor, Corpus Christi Army Depot; Army Col. Mark Hirschinger, DLA Aviation, division chief army customer operation; Army Lt. Col. Brian Richie, commander, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.

Nov. 3, 2016

Distribution’s Corpus Christi attends the 12th Annual AAAA Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Sustainment Forum

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in conjunction with DLA Aviation, hosted an exhibit booth to showcase the capabilities of all DLA primary level field activities at this year’s annual Army Aviation Association of America Luther G. Jones Professional Aviation Forum which was held from Oct. 19-20.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., commander presents Henry Johnson the “Rusty Piston” for his first place Corvette at the CFC Car Show on October 28.

Nov. 2, 2016

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna car show supports Central PA CFC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Showing off the best cars and vehicle projects was the goal of this year’s Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Car Show on October 28, benefiting the Central Pennsylvania Combined Federal Campaign.

Since the official kick-off for the Combined Federal Campaign on Oct. 3, the Defense Logistics Agency has reached more than 30 percent of its fundraising goal of $315,000.

Nov. 1, 2016

CFC fundraising drive off to strong start for DLA Headquarters, DLA Energy

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are outpacing the rest of the Defense Department in the annual Combined Federal Campaign.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, commander of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., gives Rear Adm. Guido Cabrera and other members of the Chilean Navy a tour through the Eastern Distribution Center at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on October 28.

Nov. 1, 2016

Chilean Navy visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the Chilean Navy visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Oct. 28 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers. The visit included Rear Adm. Guido Cabrera, supply director of the Chilean Navy.

Members of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., fire department hand out candy to the children of the Child Development Center during the annual Halloween parade on October 31.

Nov. 1, 2016

Princesses, Pirates and Porcupines unite in the quest for candy at the annual CDC Halloween Parade

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Tenants of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna lined the streets surrounding the Child Development Center and the installation fire station to hand out candy to approximately 120 ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses during the Halloween parade on Oct. 31.

Nov. 1, 2016

Magnificent Seven

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In September, the DLA Hall of Fame inducted seven new members based on their achievements on behalf of the agency.

A B-52 Stratofortress is refueled in flight on April 2, 2014 over the Pacific Ocean near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Nov. 1, 2016

A Lofty Vintage

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The B-52, the B-1B and the MH-53 are decades old and kept aloft by DLA personnel.

Nov. 1, 2016

Ready for the Next Fight

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA, DoD and industry leaders explored ways to maximize readiness in the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Expo in Columbus, Ohio.

An Iraqi Army soldier exits and Infantry Fighting Vehicle during a training scenario at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Australian and New Zealand forces are assisting the Iraqi Army to enhance the ability of Iraqi soldiers to combat Daesh.

Nov. 1, 2016

Inherent Resourcefulness: Supporting the fight in Iraq and Syria

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — To meet unique support requirements in a war unlike any other, DLA personnel use creativity and hard work to support the fight to rid Iraq and Syria of terrorists.

Test coordinator Jeff Grady demonstrates the dimensional test capability of an optical comparator.

Nov. 1, 2016

Mission: Possible — Mitigating Misfit Materials

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — To make sure critical parts are authentic and meet specifications, a team at DLA Logistics Operations does detailed testing.