DLA Headquarters News

Two women and a man stand in front of a sign that says "SAMMS STOP BUTTON" in front of a historical photo of a group of employees about to hit the "SAMMS GO BUTTON."

Aug. 31, 2020

Former IT system integrated logistics functions, improved DLA's project management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA launched the Standard Automated Materiel Management System in 1971 to integrate common logistics functions across multiple supply chains. Though it was replaced in the 2000s, SAMMS increased effectiveness and forced DLA to improve its project management.

Aug. 31, 2020

DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii has earned the Team Performance of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has earned the DLA Distribution Team Performance of the Year Award for their efforts in accountability, cost savings and team improvements.

Aug. 28, 2020

Distribution Red River foam machines save time, more efficient

RED RIVER, Texas — “It’s helped us out tremendously since we’ve started using it,” said Distribution Process Worker Supervisor Annie Fields.

Two people lay hoses across dry landscape with fires and smoke in the distance.

Aug. 27, 2020

Call center agents, warehouse workers rush equipment orders for firefighters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Call center agents and warehouse workers at the Defense Logistics Agency are working 24/7 to connect firefighters with emergency supplies needed to put out wildfires sprawling across millions of acres in California, Arizona, Colorado, Montana and other states.

DOD logistics agency to ship 1.5M N95 masks to nursing homes with dwindling supplies

Aug. 27, 2020

DOD logistics agency to ship 1.5M N95 respirator masks to nursing homes with dwindling supplies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Department’s lead agency for logistics is receiving, processing and shipping 1.5 million N95 respirator masks for the Department of Health and Human Services as it assists nationwide nursing homes facing mask shortages for healthcare staff.

Aug. 27, 2020

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas is awarded the Patricia A. Kuntz Distribution Center of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Maintaining a warfighter first mentality and implementing initiatives that position the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution for success, DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, has been awarded the Patricia A. Kuntz Distribution Center of the Year Award, for small distribution centers.

female Navy Vice Admiral stands in front of screen at DLA town hall.

Aug. 26, 2020

DLA town hall highlights agency, employee success amid the pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In her first town hall, new DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic encouraged employees to take pride in the agency's accomplishments and share their success stories.

Aug. 26, 2020

San Joaquin’s Louie recognized as the DLA Distribution High Performing Leader of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Supervisory General Supply Specialist Cynthia Louie of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, was selected as the DLA Distribution High Performing Leader of the Year. Additionally, Louie serves as the accountable officer and chief of the Inventory Action Team.

Aug. 25, 2020

Cassandra Glos is awarded the Jerri L Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Cassandra Glos, office manager for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Office of Strategic Plans, consistently sought out ways to learn and take on new duties, in addition to her normal position description, and implemented changes that would enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of DLA Distribution.

Woman in blue scrubs and white face mask talks with a man in black scrubs and blue face mask in a room with medical equipment.

Aug. 24, 2020

JCASO winds down operational contract support mission with mobile training

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Operational contract support planners from the Defense Logistics Agency who’ve helped combatant commands and their service components consolidate purchases of commercial supplies and services needed during contingencies will provide a final OCS training session in September.

Aug. 24, 2020

DLA Distribution Anniston’s McMillon is the Vehicle/material Handling Equipment Management Civilian Manager of the Year

ANNISTON, Ala. — Supervisor Supply Management Specialist Darryl McMillon earned the award for his outstanding work performance.

Aug. 21, 2020

Maurice Hammond, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, is awarded Vehicle/MHE Management Civilian Leader of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Serving as a motor vehicle operator leader for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Norfolk, at the largest U.S. naval base, Maurice Hammond has consistently demonstrated professionalism, a willingness to instruct and has earned the admiration of his peers. As a result, Hammond has been named the DLA Distribution Vehicle/HME Management Civilian Leader of the Year.

Aug. 20, 2020

New video showcases deployable DLA Distribution teams

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Defense Logistics Agency video showcases DLA Distribution’s deployable teams that reduce customer wait time and increase military readiness.

Cartoon man with glasses holds a CAC card in front of a laptop computer. Reads: Phishing hazards

Aug. 20, 2020

DLA cybersecurity team reminds employees to be vigilant against phishing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency's cybersecurity experts are asking employees to help thwart hackers directly attacking DLA’s information technology networks through phishing and other tactics.

Aug. 20, 2020

DLA Distribution hosts DLA’s first virtual business process audit walk through

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the agency’s first virtual business process overview audit during the COVID-19 crisis.