DLA Headquarters News

Jan. 21, 2026

DLA Distribution Sigonella unveils new solar array, battery storage system

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a significant step towards energy independence and operational resilience, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, unveiled its new solar array and Battery Energy Storage System with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 15.

Jan. 21, 2026

Former logistics officer warns against readiness atrophy during ‘off-season’

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former Air Force logistics officer warned Defense Logistics Agency employees that sustainment capabilities can quietly erode during periods of relative peace, stressing that leaders must remain vigilant to prevent an unprepared force when a crisis emerges.

Jan. 13, 2026

Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day addresses readiness, logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Marine Corps and Defense Logistics Agency leaders met to discuss aligned transformation and operational readiness during the Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day conference at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Jan. 7.

Jan. 12, 2026

DLA, Norway discuss common concerns, supply chain resilience

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — While both Norway and the United States are NATO allies, they’re very different nations. With Norway’s size closer to that of New Mexico or Montana and the U.S. population being about 61 times larger than Norway’s, their federal and defense budgets are vastly different. Despite these differences, Defense Logistics Agency and Norwegian military leaders discussed several areas where both nations are on the same page.

Jan. 9, 2026

Former Sergeant Major of the Army recounts combat stories, leadership lessons

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — During Michael “Tony” Grinston’s first few days in combat in Iraq as a first sergeant, he was sleeping in a gym, didn’t have any radios, his vehicle was attacked and one of his soldiers lost part of his foot.

Jan. 7, 2026

Annual Report highlights agency’s transformation, warfighter support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the agency’s global operations, financial milestones, and strategic efforts to modernize in support of the military services, combatant commands, and whole-of-government partners.

Jan. 6, 2026

Uniform design standardization offers potential supply chain solutions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Campaign of Learning white paper, “Uniform Design Standardization,” authored by Andrew Strohmetz of DLA Troop Support, examines how streamlining uniform designs across all military services can reinforce the U.S. defense supply chain.

Dec. 23, 2025

DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Petty Officer Third Class Xander Kirby will work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, where he'll receive mentoring and on-the-job training in logistics practices and agency operations.

Dec. 22, 2025

‘One team, one mission’: DLA Distribution commanding general charts course for modernization, readiness during town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, held a town hall at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Dec. 9.

Dec. 22, 2025

Modern contested logistics truths drive joint logistics approaches

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Campaign of Learning burst paper, “The Joint Logistics Enterprise’s Modern Contested Logistics Truths,” authored by DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and Leighann Martin, explores how updating “logistics truths” is critical for meeting the demands of today’s complex military environment.

Dec. 19, 2025

WMS goes live at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, enhancing Warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After months of training, coordination, exercises and support from across the Defense Logistics Agency enterprise, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania operations went live using the Warehouse Management System Nov. 10.

Dec. 19, 2025

DLA interns contribute to sustainability and mission success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Civilian Training Corps interns recognized for their contributions during their summer assignment to the DLA Information Operations Research and Development team.

Dec. 19, 2025

Humble excellence defines 4 decades of service for retiring DLA Distribution leader

Gene Surmacz, chief of staff, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was honored at a retirement ceremony Dec.16, marking the end of a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years of military service and civilian leadership.

Dec. 17, 2025

‘Just enough logistics’ shifts paradigm in military supply chain readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In response to increasingly complex and asymmetric battlefield environments, new strategies are being advanced to recalibrate how logistics enable warfighter readiness and operational agility.

Dec. 16, 2025

Agency podcast spotlights DLA’s wargaming approach to strategic modernization

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The latest episode of DLA’s podcast series explores how wargaming and strategic planning efforts are positioning the agency to tackle future logistics challenges and advance its modernization agenda.