DLA Headquarters News

Dec. 10, 2021

DLA, Army leaders discuss demand planning, service performance priorities

ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA and Army leaders met to assess supply chain issues, demand planning and mutual readiness objectives during an Army/DLA Day event at the Pentagon Dec. 7.

Dec. 9, 2021

San Joaquin’s Ruiz selected as DLA Top Ten Employee

SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. — Jennifer Ruiz, Base Supply process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was named a DLA Top Ten Employee.

Dec. 9, 2021

DLA Distribution Bahrain Staff Sgt. Morales promoted in brief ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Edward Morales was promoted during a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain Oct. 31. Morales was promoted from Sgt. to Staff Sgt.

Dec. 9, 2021

HR leader retraces DLA’s automation journey before retiring with 45 years

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Kathy Roberts, DLA Human Resources' Information Systems director, describes changes in HR throughout her 35-year career with DLA.

Dec. 6, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego employee retires after 42 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Accountable Officer, Vincent Grace, retired from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California Sep. 7 following 42 years of federal service.

Dec. 6, 2021

Defense Secretary announces DLA Distribution commander promotion

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced Dec. 2 that the President has nominated Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commanding general, for the appointment to the two-star rank of major general. 

Dec. 3, 2021

DLA-IP employees receive USFK Civilian of the Year award

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea — Three Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific employees receive U.S. Forces Korea Civilian of the Year award.

Dec. 2, 2021

DLA participates in U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka Safety Fair

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Members from Defense Logistics Agency Indo-Pacific and DLA Distribution Yokosuka participated in the U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka Safety Fair Nov. 15 at Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan. The public event was sponsored by various commands and the local Japanese police department.

Dec. 1, 2021

Chaplain resources help military members practice their faith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Christopher Archer has served in many challenging assignments in various locations during his more than 20-year career as a chaplain, but he chose his current assignment at DLA in December 2020. Working with his Religious Affairs NCO and DLA Troop Support counterparts, he ensures customers get the religious supplies they need in a timely manner.

Nov. 30, 2021

New Acquisition Modernization Program to help DLA face future challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is building a masterplan for meeting new challenges posed by the shifting global logistics environment through its new Acquisition Modernization Program. 

Nov. 29, 2021

Tribute to heroes display honors DLA employees lost, injured in war on terror

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Tribute to DLA Heroes display honors one current and three former employees who were injured or killed in the war on terror.

Nov. 23, 2021

DLA Distribution's Shipman rescues woman from drowning

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — While on temporary duty in Copenhagen, Denmark, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Shipman, rescued a woman from drowning in the Inderhavnsbroen canal Oct. 25.

Nov. 19, 2021

DLA unifies, polishes its reputation in the 2010s

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the final in a series of seven articles “Celebrating 60 years” and highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 19, 2021

In Their Own Words David Olenick, DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — David Olenick, DLA Distribution, talks about his history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary

Nov. 19, 2021

DLA Distribution increases Veterans Affairs support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is expanding support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, increasing the original three-year $24.5 million VA agreement to a five-year $180 million agreement.