DLA Headquarters News

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Dec. 6, 2023

Former DLA Troop Support commander named new DLA director

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Mark Simerly for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and director of DLA Dec. 5 after a 10-month impasse of DOD nominations.

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Dec. 4, 2023

Employees encouraged to assess workspaces before January

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A little preparation may ease the transition to working more often in the office starting this January.

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Dec. 4, 2023

Agency's customer service team working to standardize metrics, improve user experience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 50 customer-facing employees from across DLA met in person and online for a three-day Customer Service Management Summit in November.

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Nov. 30, 2023

Commentary: The art of adapting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA employee describes her approach to the agency’s shift from liberal telework to more on-site presence.

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Nov. 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Susquehanna hosts Advanced Study of Air Mobility students

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As part of their educational program, Advanced Study of Air Mobility students toured DLA Distribution Susquehanna's Eastern Distribution Center

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Nov. 17, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Barr is dedicated to serving those who serve

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Supply Management Specialist Domon Barr was recognized on Veterans Day for his outstanding volunteer service supporting veterans and their families.

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Nov. 13, 2023

Marine Corps celebrates 248th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Can the birth of the Marine Corps be tied to the history of the Defense Logistics Agency? The Marine Corps was born at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia Nov. 10, 1775. DLA Troop Support traces its roots to 1799, when it acquired land to build the Schuykill Arsenal, just down the street from the Tun Tavern.

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Nov. 9, 2023

DLA Distribution commander addresses New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, residents during Veterans Day ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., was the keynote speaker at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Veterans Day ceremony.

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Nov. 8, 2023

DLA mission, employees honor America’s veterans

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Once a soldier, always a soldier. And for warfighters fed, clothed, fueled and equipped by DLA, the odds are increasingly good that while that support changes shape as a troop crosses into veteran status, it endures.

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Nov. 7, 2023

New defense industrial strategy, DLA demand forecast to chart road map for logistics partners

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new National Defense Industrial Strategy set to debut in early December establishes four priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.

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Nov. 6, 2023

Trapped: Navy reservist escapes Israel after Hamas attack

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Navy officer with DLA's Joint Reserve Force shares how her dream vacation to Israel turned into a marathon to escape.

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Nov. 3, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Bonsell awarded the Civilian Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bonsell served as the public affairs officer for DLA Distribution from March 2015 through October 2023.

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Nov. 2, 2023

DLA employee makes exceeding expectations a way of life

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Vivian d’Alelio is a management and program analyst with Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management. In October, she received the Outstanding Defense Department Employee with a Disability Award at the 43rd Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon.

Nov. 1, 2023

DLA Distribution Korea’s new warehouse enters initial operational capability

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With 90% of equipment installed, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea is moving and processing material in the newly modernized warehouse at Camp Carroll.

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Oct. 31, 2023

DLA, Space Force leaders discuss strategic partnership in first meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency, its Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office and the Space Force discussed how they can work together to help the new service grow its approach to logistics during their first meeting Oct. 24 at DLA’s headquarters.