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A graphic announcing the DLA Foundation is accepting scholarship application through April 16, 2024.

Feb. 26, 2024

Scholarships available for students of DLA employees

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee.

DLA logo with round emblems of each of the executive departments.

Feb. 26, 2024

Commentary: DLA’s historic, current support covers 14 of 15 executive departments

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long been a whole-of-government provider and has supplied all but one of the nation’s 15 executive departments.

Two male soldiers do mechanical work on a piece of equipment.

Feb. 21, 2024

DLA strengthens allies, international security through foreign military sales

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A program that transfers America’s defense equipment to international partners gives the U.S. and its allies an upper hand on the battlefield.

person administers needle in another's arm

Feb. 20, 2024

Defense Logistics Agency flu program protects DOD beneficiaries worldwide, meets Defense Health Agency needs

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s medical supply chain flu team and DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, successfully completed the 2023-2024 flu vaccine program Feb. 1 with a total shipment of over 3.2 million doses to military service customers.

Man wearing a reflective vest and hard hat in a field of what looks to be metal moves a boxy looking item.

Feb. 20, 2024

Commentary: Foreign military sales reflect national policy, expand customer base

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has long provided goods and services to allied nations. From NATO cataloging in the 1960s to today’s worldwide crises, the agency has used the Foreign Military Sales program to advance national policy and realize economies of scale.

Head and shoulders picture of white woman with glasses in front of the DLA logo

Feb. 12, 2024

Former DLA Aviation leader to head agency’s small business focus

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daniele Kurze, former director of DLA Aviation's Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate, will help the agency foster growth and long-term success of America's small business sector as DLA's new executive director of Small Business Programs.

six honeycomb-style elements with images in the cells and an earth globe in the center of the cells with text announcing the availability of the FY 2023 Annual Report.

Feb. 8, 2024

DLA highlights successes in new annual report

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA recently released its 2023 Annual Report, “Transforming Global Logistics.” The document details DLA’s successes and key initiatives from 2023 in several areas, including global supply chain performance, acquisition operations, financial highlights, operational environment information, innovation and growth.

Photo is of two men in US Navy uniforms holding a certificate between them and smiling.

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.

Man and woman shake hands at a table

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.

Workers gathered in a warehouse.

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.

Four people stand on stage during an awards ceremony.

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.

An aerial photo of the Pentagon and surrounding buildings.

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.

A graphic promoting January as National Blood Donor Month.

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.