DLA Headquarters News

May 16, 2025

Leaders emphasize complexity of change in Global Town Hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency director addressed the current era of change during a Global Town Hall at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 14.

May 16, 2025

WMS goes live at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

TRACY, Calif — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is the latest distribution center to make the transition to the new Warehouse Management System from the old Distribution Standard System, providing the site a modernized platform, enhancing auditability and efficiency.

May 16, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe fuels African Lion 25

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe played a key logistics role in supporting African Lion 25, the largest U.S. led military exercise in Africa, by providing vital food supplies to thousands of military personnel as they participate in the month-long event spanning four countries.

May 16, 2025

2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Jeffrey Curtis

A leader known as an expert in supply chain and operations research as well as for turning the Defense Logistics Agency’s wealth of data into actionable information is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.

May 15, 2025

2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Ronnie Favors

A senior logistician known for exceptional leadership, strategic vision and dedication to the field of strategic materials management across the Defense Logistics Agency is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.

May 14, 2025

2025 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Linda Barnett

An acquisition leader known for improving the integration of bulk petroleum management and increasing efficiency throughout Defense Logistics Agency Energy is a 2025 DLA Hall of Fame member.

May 13, 2025

National Police Week honors DLA police officers

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency and communities across the nation honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement in recognition of National Police Week May 11 to 17.

May 12, 2025

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna emphasizes environmental stewardship with week of outreach

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna recently concluded a week-long environmental outreach initiative, designed to promote environmental awareness and stewardship among personnel and the community.

May 8, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe hosts local officials, highlights HAZMAT compliance, global support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe hosted local officials for a capabilities briefing and facilities tour at the distribution center in Germershiem, Germany, May 5.

May 7, 2025

Real ID requirements take effect at DLA Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Enforcement of the Real ID Act is approaching, and starting May 7, 2025, visitors to Defense Logistics Agency Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna will see this enforcement go into effect.

May 6, 2025

DLA Distribution hosts Army logistics leader for partnerships, modernization update

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — To gain a firsthand understanding of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's support to the Army and explore opportunities for increased collaboration, Army Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle, deputy chief of staff for logistics, Headquarters Department of the Army, visited the agency's headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, April 22.

April 29, 2025

Deployable opportunities get employees from their desks to the center of the action

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees have the opportunity to deploy worldwide to help the agency serve warfighters and meet its mission. The Rapid Deployment Team is now seeking volunteers for 2026.

April 21, 2025

DLA Distribution Korea mentorship initiative connects local talent, global mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Investing in its local workforce, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has launched a new mentorship program presented entirely in Korean. This initiative aims to foster the professional growth of junior employees by providing clear pathways for career advancement while deepening their understanding of DLA's mission on a global scale.

April 21, 2025

Joint Force logisticians discuss processes, future sustainment in contested logistics environment

TYSONS, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is collaborating with the Joint Force sustainment community to establish partnerships and plans to better understand requirements and posture supplies in the contested logistics environment.

April 18, 2025

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors DLA’s 911 dispatchers

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After placing a call to 911, the first responder to answer before help arrives will be the calm voice of a public safety telecommunications professional or dispatcher.