DLA Headquarters News

Nov. 7, 2018

DLA partnering with university students to tackle supply-chain information security

A team of five students from the University of Virginia is using a semester-long class to study and propose a solution for improving supply-chain security for DLA.

Nov. 6, 2018

Demand planning, cost transparency key topics at 11th Cost Summit

Discussions on demand planning and cost transparency topped the agenda during the Defense Logistics Agency’s 11th Cost Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Nov. 5.

Five members of the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team hold weapons at the ready to perform precision drill exercises to entertain the audience during the 2nd Annual DLA Ball.

Nov. 5, 2018

Second DLA ball promotes pomp, purpose, people

Springfield, Virginia — DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, who often uses the phrase "the secret sauce of warfighter support" as a description of DLA’s people, invited friends, family members, former DLA employees and dignitaries to enjoy an evening of entertainment, history, fanfare and military traditions during the second annual DLA Ball, Nov. 1. Special guests included guest speaker, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Robert McMahon and his wife, Hope, along with Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord, and her husband, Geoff.

Former Walmart CEO Chris Sultemeier uses a hand gesture to make a point to DLA leaders during his presentation at the HQC McNamara Complex.

Nov. 1, 2018

Former retail leader teaches lessons in supply chain management

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — During an Oct. 30 professional-development session on supply-chain management at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams hosted Chris Sultemeier, former president and CEO of Walmart Transportation and later, executive vice president of logistics for Walmart Stores. Sultemeier relayed stories and advice from his 30-year career spanning military service and the private sector to leaders of DLA headquarters organizations and major subordinate commands.

Nov. 1, 2018

HQC employees break a sweat in Monster Dash

About 100 McNamara Headquarters Complex employees earned the right to dip into the trick-or-treat bowl by burning extra calories during a 5K walk/run Oct. 31.

Donald Matre, motor vehicle operator for the Installation Management Division of DLA Installation Operations Richmond, Virginia, says the elk are extremely curious. In seasons past, Bellwood bulls have tangled their antlers in barbed wire and in one case gone toe-to-toe with a parked tractor; the tractor lost.

Oct. 26, 2018

The Elk of Defense Supply Center Richmond

For almost 80 years, Defense Supply Center Richmond has cared for a unique part of America’s natural heritage.

Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Subik, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Detachment 24, moves a fuel line toward a landing pad in order to start fueling a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a field test for an Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability system as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field

DLA Energy helps deployed Marines customize fuel to their needs while in the field.

Eric Deal of DLA Strategic Materials checks out a lens from Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. Germanium will be extracted from the lens and stockpiled until needed.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Strategic Materials Partners with Research and Development

DLA Strategic Materials partners with DLA Research and Development.

Operators use heavy equipment to load and transport millions of pounds of scrap material to heavy barges that will take it away for sorting and recycling in the city of Majuro in the Marshall Islands.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA Disposition Services helps the Army remove mounds of scrap from a remote Pacific island

DLA Disposition Services helps remove mounds of scrap metal from Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific.

A National Stock Number is the official label applied to an item of supply that is repeatedly procured, stocked, stored, issued and used throughout the Federal Supply System.

Oct. 26, 2018

DLA uses National Stock Numbers to manage supplies efficiently throughout their life cycles and drive competition.

Air Force Brig. Gen Linda Hurry, Commander, DLA Aviation

Oct. 26, 2018

A Conversation with ... Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry

The commander of DLA Aviation discusses the command’s recent achievements, her priorities for boosting warfighter support and the leadership lessons she’s gathered during her Air Force career.

DLA Troop Support and DLA Distribution employees work together to position packing kits for vehicle-mounted speakers for shipment from DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Oct. 26, 2018

Industrial Hardware team works with DLA Distribution to tackle suspended stock.

DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware team works with DLA Distribution to tackle suspended stock.

DLA Troop Support provides food, generators, other materials for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

Oct. 26, 2018

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Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were prepared for Hurricane Florence well in advance of it hitting the coast of the Carolinas Sept. 14

As the forward logistics specialist for DLA Troop Support in the Singapore area of responsibility, I provide contracting and acquisition logistics support to the military services, civilian agencies and other customers in the Indo-Pacific region.

Oct. 26, 2018

I am DLA

As the forward logistics specialist for DLA Troop Support in the Singapore area of responsibility, I provide contracting and acquisition logistics support to the military services, civilian agencies and other customers in the Indo-Pacific region.

Leaders from private industry pose with DLA leaders, including Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams.

Oct. 24, 2018

DLA continues strengthening industry ties

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams once again hosted several private-sector leaders at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Oct. 18 to discuss how DLA can enhance current relationships with industry associations.