DLA Headquarters News

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March 6, 2025

DLA Distribution Richmond supports Ozone Depleting Substances mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Personnel at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Richmond, Virginia, completed an Ozone Depleting Substances material transportation project in support of DLA Aviation Feb. 27.

March 4, 2025

Procure-to-Pay Outbound MIPR team helps agency reach milestones

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Procure-to-Pay Outbound Military Interdepartmental Purchase Program reached a milestone 10 years in the making by increasing its timeliness rate in processing financial transactions with other partners and agencies within 10 days or less. The agency increased workflow timeliness from 72% in 2015 to 93%. The DLA goal is 95%.

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Feb. 27, 2025

DLA Distribution hiring event aims to recruit hundreds

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, held a hiring event during a career fair hosted by DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation at the Susquehanna Club in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26, 2025.

Feb. 27, 2025

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi employees recognized for efforts in reducing suspended stock

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas team were recognized Feb. 3 for their efforts last year in reducing suspended stock enabling readiness of the warfighter by ensuring a constant reserve of serviceable material is available.

The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past Defense Logistics Agency employee.

Feb. 26, 2025

Scholarships available for students of DLA employees

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military DLA employee.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, hosted a visit from Emily Vogeler, Executive Director, Logistics Policy and Programs, DLA Logistics Operations, February 19-20.

Feb. 24, 2025

DLA Distribution San Joaquin hosts DLA Logistics Policy and Programs Executive Director

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, hosted a visit from Emily Vogeler, Executive Director, Logistics Policy and Programs, DLA Logistics Operations, February 19-20.

Feb. 21, 2025

DLA Distribution Yokosuka adapts to meet critical blood supply mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, successfully navigated a U.S. Transportation Command policy change to ensure critical blood shipments make it to customers across Japan and the Philippines.

Employees participate in awards ceremony.

Feb. 21, 2025

DLA Distribution Bahrain focuses on employees during quarterly All Hands meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Bahrain, Southwest Asia, leadership recognized military, civilian, and Bahraini Grade employees for their outstanding performance and dedication during an all hands meeting at the site Jan. 23.

Photo shows two women standing behind table at a recruitment fair

Feb. 20, 2025

Maximize your opportunity: 5 Steps to prepare for DLA Distribution’s Hiring Event on Feb. 26

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution seeks to fill over 300 warehouse positions in Central Pennsylvania.

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Feb. 19, 2025

Legislative affairs team strengthens collaboration across agency

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Members of the DLA Legislative Affairs team renew their commitment to provide timely and thorough input for Congressional inquiries that often shape policies and influence how DLA supports warfighters.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly shared an overview of the agency, to include the strategic plan and solutions to overcoming contested logistics challenges during the National Defense Industrial Association’s 39th Annual Logistics Forum in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 11.

Feb. 18, 2025

DLA director describes partnerships, strategies to increase warfighter readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Great partnerships don't just happen. They take a strong commitment on both sides to establish an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation necessary for a productive engagement, the Defense Logistics Agency’s director said in his keynote address during the National Defense Industrial Association’s 39th Annual Logistics Forum in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 11.

A man sits on a green cart that is tethered to a large wooden crate in a warehouse.

Feb. 17, 2025

DLA Distribution Barstow acquisition enhances capabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Barstow, California, procured and began training on a new “crawler” system to enhance operations and increase support to customer requirements at the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base, California, Feb. 12.

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Feb. 14, 2025

DLA director, DLA Distribution commander engage with workforce at Guam town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, visited DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, for a tour of the center Jan. 27-28.

Feb. 11, 2025

New report details DLA’s fiscal, warfighter support achievements

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report details how employees worked with joint logisticians at DOD and the combatant commands to achieve enough obligations and revenue to place the agency within the top 350 companies in the Fortune 500 rankings.

Feb. 10, 2025

What’s in a name? The accuracy and uses of DLA’s title

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The apparent clarity of DLA's name belies the messiness that created it.