DLA Headquarters News

March 2, 2022

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy prepares Navy ships for NATO exercise Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy moved a total of 10,300 pounds of material in support of Navy ships that are operating as part of NATO exercise Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022.

March 1, 2022

Nominations for DLA Hall of Fame due April 22

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Current and former DLA employees have until April 22 to submit nominations of former employees for the 2022 DLA Hall of Fame, which recognizes those with significant, enduring contributions to the agency.

Feb. 24, 2022

New Industry Engagement Plan maintains DLA’s focus on strong partnerships

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Enabling and supporting a secure defense industrial base remains a DLA priority according to an updated Industry Engagement Plan that outlines five focus areas expected to facilitate better acquisition outcomes.  

Feb. 22, 2022

DLA packs, ships COVID-19 tests for White House mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency has been working with the U.S. Postal Service since mid-January to pack and distribute 500 million free COVID-19 at-home tests to American households.

Feb. 14, 2022

Deployer spotlight: Anthony Barlow

TAMPA, Fla. — Blending industrial and tactical safety principles into operations is paramount to success in military operations, and a DLA Support Team-Middle East safety and occupational health specialist is helping to do just that. 

Feb. 10, 2022

COVID-19 Coordination Team leads DLA workforce through pandemic 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's COVID-19 Coordination Team has worked since its creation in March 2020 to anticipate the virus’ next move and establish DLA policies that protect employees while allowing the agency to continue its mission.

Feb. 9, 2022

DLA’s charter evolves over time, mirrors the Constitution

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Like the nation it serves, DLA is governed by a foundational document that assigns authorities, lists functions and defines relationships

Feb. 2, 2022

DLA Distribution Senior Chief Petty Officer named Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Ruputz, Joint Senior Enlisted Leader, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, has been named the DLA Senior Enlisted Reservist of the Year for 2021.

Jan. 31, 2022

New Back to Basics framework emphasizes career-long learning for acquisition staff 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The one-size-fits-all approach to training used by acquisition professionals throughout the DOD is shifting to a new framework that emphasizes basic knowledge and skills followed by job- or role-specific education.

Jan. 27, 2022

DLA Distribution Susquehanna's Special Commodities Branch wins DLA’s Team Performance of the Year Award-Medium Team

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Within this dedicated group of 42 employees, over 530 years of practical floor experience and high levels of technical expertise combine to drive and shape the day-to-day operation of cold chain management for DDSP. 

Jan. 25, 2022

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Child and Youth Program wins the 2021 DLA Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility Program Excellence Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna’s Child and Youth Program won the 2021 DLA Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility Program Excellence Award.

Jan. 20, 2022

Distribution Norfolk C-PART Team wins DLA Team Performance Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk’s COVID-19 Pandemic Action Response Team won the DLA Team Performance Award (Small Team) in the Agency’s 54th Annual Employee Recognition program.

Jan. 20, 2022

Joint Reserve Force empowers agency staffs to meet missions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Behind DLA's 26,000 employees are 667 reservists providing daily mission support that translates into warfighter readiness.

Jan. 18, 2022

DLA helps grounded C-17 fly

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s team worked with DLA Disposition Services and DLA Aviation to ensure a grounded C-17 at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, received a part needed to fly.

Jan. 14, 2022

DLA Distribution launches re-warehousing dashboard application

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution launched a re-warehousing dashboard application within the agency’s Qlik® software in October. The application provides visibility to re-warehousing stow performance and tools to identify storage efficiencies at the agency’s 24 global distribution centers.