DLA Headquarters News

May 10, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force director explores where reservists fit in global logistics environment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles, Defense Logistics Agency director of the Joint Reserve Force, visited DLA Distribution to gain insight into the overall DLA Distribution mission and learn where reservists fit into the scope of that mission.

May 10, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Kay Bushman

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A solution-oriented attitude defines why Kay Bushman is a member of the 2023 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

May 9, 2023

OPM survey to launch early May

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — This week Defense Logistics Agency employees will begin receiving emails from the Office of Personnel Management prompting them to take the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. The links are legitimate, and employees are encouraged to take the 91-question survey.

May 9, 2023

Second continuity of operations exercise strengthens employee readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise April 17-21 at an undisclosed location. This was the second exercise the agency conducted this year.

May 8, 2023

Industrial base strength is necessary for future DOD success, says former deputy defense secretary

RICHMOND, Va. — The defense industrial base is facing serious challenges, and now is the time to help those businesses before it is too late, a former deputy secretary of defense said May 3 at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition in Richmond, Virginia.

May 8, 2023

Health, Safety and Wellness Fair returns to DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted its Health, Safety and Wellness Fair, April 17.

May 4, 2023

Conference highlights supply chain resiliency, modernization

RICHMOND, Va. — Ensuring the readiness and lethality of the nation’s armed forces requires agility, a commitment to modernization and working with industry partners, VADM Michelle Skubic said during the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition.

May 4, 2023

Marine promotion recognizes leadership value at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Maj. John Jarvis was promoted to Lt. Col. John Jarvis in a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution May 1.

May 2, 2023

Marine Corps-DLA Day focuses on customer relationships, process improvement

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency and Marine Corps leaders met May 1 at DLA’s Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters to discuss strategic issues and ensure DLA support is aligned with customer priorities during Marine Corps-DLA Day. DLA senior leaders attended the annual event in person with representatives from several Marine Corps organizations and major subordinate commands attending mostly virtually.

May 1, 2023

DLA Distribution modernization driven by data and warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adarryl Roberts, Defense Logistics Agency acting deputy chief information officer, met with DLA Distribution leadership April 6 to brainstorm ways the agency can use technology and information tools to enhance modernization efforts in support of the warfighter.

April 28, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts DLA Disposition Services Director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Topics of discussion included several continual process improvement projects that affect both DLA agencies.

April 28, 2023

DLA encourages open communication with industry partners during meeting

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Effective communication and working together to resolve issues were some of the topics discussed during the Defense Logistics Agency’s Industry Association Meeting at the McNamara Headquarters Complex April 25.

April 27, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Royal Navy’s Director of Increasing Defence Outputs Study

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Andy Kyte, director of Increasing Defence Outputs Study, United Kingdom Royal Navy, received the command overview brief and toured the Eastern Distribution Center.

April 26, 2023

Leaders pave path for improving support to nuclear, space platforms

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Senior leaders from DLA Headquarters and major subordinate commands convened at the NESO Integrated Support Summit April 20 to discuss how the agency can improve support to the nuclear and space enterprises. 

April 25, 2023

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna emergency services wrap up April PrepareAthon

This week we focus our attention on developing, training, and executing organizational emergency action plans.