DLA Headquarters News

May 30, 2023

New award recognizes dedication of DLA’s frontline workers during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new lapel pin and certificate will soon be awarded to Defense Logistics Agency employees who regularly worked on-site or contributed to essential missions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 25, 2023

EMS Week spotlight: Sue Potashnik

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sue Potashnik shares details about her job as a firefighter/paramedic for DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.

May 24, 2023

Logistics operations director engages with UK partners at Ministry of Defence conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations represented the agency at SupportNet 23, a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence event focused on delivering greater supply chain resilience May 18-19.

May 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

May 23, 2023

Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.

May 23, 2023

EMS Week spotlight: Richard Aldrich

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Richard Aldrich shares details about his job as a firefighter/EMT/hazardous materials technician for DLA Land and Maritime during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.

May 22, 2023

Energy Week builds bonds among DLA Energy leaders

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Strategic planning and contingency preparation were themes of DLA Energy’s “Energy Week” at the McNamara Headquarters Complex May 15-19.

May 22, 2023

Soldiers receive logistics pre-deployment training 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army logisticians and maintenance teams recently learned about DLA’s self-help tools and services through the Logistics Operations Applications Course to help them prepare for unit mobilization.

May 19, 2023

DLA celebrates Hall of Fame 2023 members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Six former Defense Logistics Agency employees became new members of DLA’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at its headquarters May 18.

May 19, 2023

National Police Week spotlight: Travis McCarthy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Travis McCarthy shares details about his job as a DLA Police officer at Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio.

May 18, 2023

National Police Week spotlight: Dennis Lopez

RICHMOND, Va. — Dennis Lopez shares details about his job as a DLA police officer police officer in Richmond, Virginia.

May 18, 2023

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Col. Allen J. Luna took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Robert West during a change of command ceremony May 18. DLA Distribution Commander, Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, Jr., officiated the ceremony.

May 18, 2023

Ohio RTCH reuse saves over $1 million

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team in Columbus, Ohio, knew they could put a Rough Terrain Container Handler to good use, but with a price tag of over $1 million for a new one, it was just out of reach.

May 17, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: John Kurtz

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A finance leader known for instilling greater efficiency and higher standards of service throughout DLA Distribution is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 17, 2023

Standout Alaska-based disposal specialist aims to inspire others

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When some longtime customers recently visited DLA’s property disposal site in Anchorage, they started looking around for ‘the big guy’ and asking where he was. They didn’t realize they were talking directly to him.