DLA Headquarters News

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Feb. 6, 2024

DLA Distribution’s Brazin awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commander, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., pinned the medal to Brazin’s uniform during a ceremony Jan. 30.

Feb. 6, 2024

DLA, UK logisticians sign historic agreement for information sharing, furthering integrated deterrence

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new, first-of-its-kind agreement between DLA and the U.K. is expected to strengthen risk management and resilience in supply and logistics for the United States, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Christopher Lowman hands the DLA LTG Mark Simerly with VADM Michelle Skubic and CCM Alvin Dyer looking on

Feb. 2, 2024

DLA welcomes Simerly as new director, Skubic retires after 35 years of service

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic retired after 35 years of service to the Navy and handed off the role of director of the Defense Logistics Agency to Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly during a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony Feb. 2 at the agency’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.

Jan. 31, 2024

DLA Distribution Europe team recognized with awards for excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, was awarded the “Triple Crown” of major organizational awards from DLA Distribution headquarters for their outstanding achievements and efforts through fiscal year 2022.

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Jan. 29, 2024

Employees, teams honored during DLA’s 56th Annual Employee Recognition Awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated the accomplishments of its workforce during the 56th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters Jan. 25.

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Jan. 19, 2024

DOD releases training, resources to help combat trafficking in persons

WASHINGTON — Through innovative training and resources, the Defense Department Combating Trafficking in Persons office focuses on efforts to prevent human trafficking.

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Jan. 17, 2024

Commentary: Make a resolution to save a life this January by donating blood

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Instead of making New Year's resolutions we won’t stick to anyway, why don’t we resolve to help save a life by donating blood?

Military and civilian personnel cut a red ribbon at the front entrance of a building.

Jan. 16, 2024

DLA Distribution Yokosuka celebrates new Sasebo warehouse with ribbon cutting ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Ian G. Iliff, commanding officer of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is proud to continue to provide joint distribution support from a new Sasebo facility.

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Jan. 10, 2024

Commentary: You smell lovely, … and you’re making me sick

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly a third of respondents across several studies said they are irritated by scented products worn or used by other people, with headaches and breathing difficulties being the most reported symptoms.

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Jan. 8, 2024

CFC countdown: Almost $100K needed to meet goal by Jan. 15

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Almost $100,000 is needed for DLA employees in the national capital region to reach their 2023 CFC goal of $300,000 by Jan. 15.

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Jan. 4, 2024

ASOC team keeps eye on everyday operations, future needs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A hub created four years ago to fuse global support and business operations at DLA is living up to its name.

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Jan. 2, 2024

DLA Distribution’s aide-de-camp promoted to Army captain

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Aide-de-Camp, Army 1st Lt. Joel Mock, was promoted to captain in a ceremony held at DLA Distribution headquarters.

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Dec. 28, 2023

Workflow changes at DLA Distribution Europe benefits customers, employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Two DDDE employees made process improvements to their respective departments improving timelines and workflow.

circular heading text Around the World with the Defense Logistics Agency around a globe with the DLA emblem and a background of map locations Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Guam and the Sahel.

Dec. 26, 2023

Commentary: DLA provides global support in 2023

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In most years, events force DLA to focus on one region. Not so in 2023, when actual and potential conflict involved it in six of seven geographic commands.

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Dec. 22, 2023

Prepare to return to the office in the new year

FORT BELVOIR,Va. — As the Defense Logistics Agency gets ready to return to the office more regularly in January, employees can start preparing now so they are set up for success in the new year.