DLA Headquarters News

June 25, 2021

DOD reinforces guidelines for releasing unclassified, classified documents

According to DLA information security officials, security breaches and phishing attempts are on the rise. DLA employees must be vigilant in protecting all information that may put operational security at risk.

June 24, 2021

DLA Distribution Industry Day goes virtual

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted a virtual Industry Day June 9 with over 180 industry representatives from 33 states participating. The event’s focus was to help industry partners do business with DLA Distribution and to encourage an open dialogue and exchange of information and ideas.

June 24, 2021

Employees wanted for rapid deployment team positions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Rapid Deployment Teams need volunteers who have a broad knowledge of DLA to fill several team positions and train to deploy on short notice for a one-year period.

June 23, 2021

New video features 2020 DLA Hall of Fame recipients 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Contributions of DLA Hall of Fame recipients for 2020 are celebrated in a new video that includes appearances of inductees and senior leaders who nominated them.

June 22, 2021

DLA Distribution Korea opens new warehouse

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea held a soft opening ceremony for their new warehouse June 4 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, and the Ministry of National Defense - Defense Installations Agency in attendance as honored guests.

June 22, 2021

Former information director earns spot in DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Susan L. Van Meter saw many technology transformations in her 41 years of federal service. Her accomplishments, visions and skills in the field earned her a position in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

June 21, 2021

DLA Europe and Africa welcomes new commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Departing DLA Europe & Africa commander Army Col. Krista Hoffman relinquished command to Army Col. Faith Chamberlain in a virtual ceremony June 14.

FORT BELVOIR, Va. June 21, 2021

Former ethics lawyer earns spot in DLA Hall of Fame

Walter Thomas Jr.’s 36 years of accomplishments in employment law, ethics and contract law earned him a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

June 18, 2021

Agency, department financial work earn former CFO place in DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Chief Financial Officer Tony Poleo’s fiscal legacy with the agency and beyond earn him a place in the DLA Hall of Fame.

June 17, 2021

Olmstead departs DLA Distribution Red River and Huertas takes command

NEW CUMEBRLAND, Pa. — Puerto Rican native Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead in a change of command ceremony June 18.

June 17, 2021

Founder of DLA Land and Maritime supplier alliances to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former DLA Land and Maritime Acquisition Executive Milton Lewis is one of nine inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame. 

June 16, 2021

Agency representatives ready for 2021 hurricane season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has provided hurricane response since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and is ready to support organizations like FEMA and NORTHCOM during the 2021 season.

June 16, 2021

Human capital program champion earns acceptance to DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Advancements in hiring, training and recognizing employees have earned former Human Resources Staff Director Sandra Miller a place in the 2020 Defense Logistics Agency Hall of Fame.

June 15, 2021

Former DLA Troop Support commander garners Hall of Fame induction

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason's cost-saving accomplishments as former commander of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia have earned him a place in the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.

June 14, 2021

DLA provides masks to St. Croix residents

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency delivered over 42,000 face masks to the U.S. Virgin Islands April 23 through May 20 on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services and in support of the U.S. government’s effort to support the global pandemic response.