DLA Headquarters News

DLA employees and teams were recently honored for their achievements in helping the agency achieve its strategic goals.

April 22, 2016

Strategic Goals Award winners announced for first quarter, fiscal 2016

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch has announced the DLA Strategic Goals Award winners for the first quarter of fiscal 2016. This quarterly award recognizes measurable contributions by teams or individuals to achieving the goals set forth in the DLA Strategic Plan.

DLA Director U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch announced the retirement of Rear Adm. John King commander of DLA Land and Maritime.

April 22, 2016

DLA Land & Maritime commander retires

DLA Director U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch announced the retirement of Rear Adm. John King from DLA Land and Maritime, effective April 21, 2016. King served as the Commander of DLA Land and Maritime since August 2014.

Navy Rear Admiral John King passes the organization’s flag to Navy Capt. Justin Debord, chief of staff, as he relinquishes command of DLA Land and Maritime to James McClaugherty (right). McClaugherty will serve as acting commander until the newly-identified Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Skubic arrives on station.

April 21, 2016

King’s ship sets sail after more than 30 years in the Navy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After more than 30 years serving as a naval officer, outgoing Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Admiral John King King officially retired and is transitioning to the next chapter in his life. “It’s just been unbelievable how fast my time here at Land and Maritime has flown by and I have to tell you I’ve been extremely fortunate to work with such an inspired group of professionals,” said King.

Sailors and family members participate in the Passover Seder meal aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson April 15, 2015. Jewish military members around the world can have a traditional Seder meal and observe Kosher during Passover, thanks to DLA Troop Support.

April 21, 2016

DLA Troop Support helps Jewish service members celebrate Passover

PHILADELPHIA — Jewish military members around the world can have a traditional Seder and keep kosher during Passover, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency.

DLA works with industry to obtain fabrics that meet various requirements for uniforms and other items.

April 21, 2016

DLA director notes value of partnerships for clothing, textiles

Washington, D.C. — The director of the Defense Logistics Agency delivered a keynote presentation to about 150 government and industry partners, including leaders from DLA Troop Support, at the National Council of Textile Organizations 13th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., April 12.

Army Staff Sgt. Thalamus Lewis poses for a photo with a portion of the Advanced Combat Helmet that saved his life on Oct. 4, 2012, when a bullet slammed into his helmet and knocked him out. The helmet is one example of the many types of protective equipment DLA Troop Support buys for soldiers.

April 21, 2016

Soldier who survived gunshot is presented lifesaving helmet

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Troop Support supplies America's warfighters protective gear such as the Army Combat Helmet, one of which helped a soldier escape serious injury while searching for explosives in Afghanistan.

Army Sgt. Daniel Hoffman, a fire support noncommissioned officer with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Inf. Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Division, looks through a battery-powered long-distance laser rangefinder to get measurments for an upcoming artillery shoot south of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

April 20, 2016

Power to the Warfighters

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s research into new battery technologies aims to cut costs, enhance manufacturing and advance technology for DLA’s battery supply chain.

New technologies such as this automated forklift could soon be available to DLA employees.

April 20, 2016

DLA Research and Development: A Strategic Activity That Lives in an Operational Environment

Fort Belvoir, VIRGINIA — DLA’s current Research and Development program focuses on end-to-end supply chain for traditional programs, but also looks at strategic priorities.

Joe Moore, a DLA Land & Maritime weapon system support manager, is featured in the latest video on DLA acquisition professionals.

April 20, 2016

Land & Maritime employee featured in new video

A new acquisition professionals video focusing on a DLA Land & Maritime employee was released on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook sites April 20.

Ardra Farally, a chemist and shade evaluator at the DLA Product Test Center in Philadelphia, discusses the shade evaluation process for military uniforms to Army Sgt. Maj. Rodger Mansker of the Army’s operations and logistics readiness directorate.

April 20, 2016

On Spec

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A new initiative consolidates data to help DLA better define technical standards for clothing and other textile items.

Autonomous guided vehicles can be small and used for maneuvering in tight spaces.

April 20, 2016

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A variety of new technologies may someday help DLA employees work with less fatigue, greater efficiency and improved safety.

Airman 1st Class James Witter, Airman 1st Class Katie Welsh, Senior Airman Matti Schake, and Tech. Sgt. Rusty Zortman, members of the 155th Sustainment Services Flight, prepare Unit Group Rations to serve lunch to the 155th Small Air Terminal, who traveled to the Transportation Proficiency Center at Dobbins ARB, Ga., July 11-14, 2014. Services sent three Airmen in upgrade training to learn how to serve a large group away from home station.

April 20, 2016

Rations: Better Seal, Longer Shelf Life

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — By improving the seals on food packaging, two DLA projects aim to prevent spoilage of battlefield meals, as well as increase variety and improve taste.

A large hammer forge at SIFCO Industries in Cleveland uses tons of pressure to form metal into high-strength military parts.

April 20, 2016

New Technology, Ancient Industry

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Casting and forging are among the oldest manufacturing methods but are still used to make some very high-tech parts needed by the military.

Army researchers use cutting edge 3D printers
Inside a massive 3D printer a delicate head moves at lightning speed to precisely deposit heated plastic layer-by-layer to create a hardened part.

April 20, 2016

Parts on Demand

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, will someday enable DLA to make hard-to-obtain parts quickly and economically, starting with seven aircraft parts.

April 20, 2016

DLA’s Process Problem Solvers

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s Weapon System Sustainment R&D Program helps make sure customers have the parts they need, addressing process problems as they occur.