DLA Headquarters News

Feb. 24, 2023

Active shooter exercise on DSCR puts training to the test

RICHMOND, Va. — On an unseasonably warm February day in the Richmond, Virginia area, Kenya Blount, a resolution specialist within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Directorate’s Inventory Management Division, was going about her daily routine when things became very hectic.

Feb. 24, 2023

DLA Land & Maritime commander visits DLA Distribution Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA senior enlisted leader, visited DLA Distribution Europe Jan. 22.

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on transformational year

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — DLA Europe & Africa commander reflects on employees' dedication to adapting to the U.S. European Command’s “new-normal” in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine allied territory and the corresponding U.S. government response.

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA vice director gets energy, fuel briefing

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, spent the day with the DLA Energy team for a “Deep Dive” conversation about fuel and other energy commodities that support the warfighter at the Kunkel Conference Room, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Feb. 21.

Feb. 23, 2023

DLA at Oklahoma City employee-led safety council aims to reduce injuries

RICHMOND, Va. — Apple Incorporated Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook once offered this golden nugget of advice when it comes to making wise career choices. “Work takes on new meaning when you feel you are pointed in the right direction. Otherwise, it’s just a job, and life is too short for that.”

Feb. 22, 2023

ServiceNow brings DLA financial agreement functions together

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new capability in ServiceNow will help streamline agreement processes and reporting requirements for interagency financial transactions at the Defense Logistics Agency.

Feb. 22, 2023

DLA, Parker Aerospace cut ribbon for cost saving partnership

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The ceremony on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, marks the third Defense Logistics Agency public private partnership between DLA and Parker Aerospace.

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA Energy employee is a Latin dance champion

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Dedicated to everything he does, Eamonn Knights is a 56-year-old International Latin DanceSport champion and 32-year DLA Energy employee. He and his dance partner are currently ranked first in the United States by the World DanceSport Federation in the 35 and older age division.

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA named Agency of the Year for supporting nation’s small businesses

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognition of the DLA's success partnering with American small businesses reached new heights Feb. 15 when it was named Agency of the Year at the sold-out National Small Business Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA, TRANSCOM leaders outline logistics modernization efforts at defense industry forum

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Modernization and supply chain management were some of the topics discussed during a panel focusing on the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Transportation Command at the National Defense Industrial Association’s 37th Annual Logistics Forum held Feb. 8-9 in Orlando, Florida.

Feb. 15, 2023

DLA leaders outline agency’s role in DOD additive manufacturing capabilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is working to develop common technology, standards and processes for additive manufacturing that will enable the military services to share data and increase readiness while saving money.

Feb. 15, 2023

DLA awards ceremony recognizes Joint Reserve Force members

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency recognized members of the Joint Reserve Force during the 55th Annual Employee Awards Ceremony Jan. 26 at its Fort Belvoir, Virginia, headquarters.

Feb. 13, 2023

Dyer named next DLA senior enlisted leader

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer will be the Defense Logistics Agency’s next senior enlisted leader.

Feb. 13, 2023

DLA Installation Management San Joaquin’s Rosengarten Receives the Superior Civilian Service Award

TRACY, Calif. — Marcelo Rosengarten, security assistant, of the Pass and Identification office at Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award at a morning ceremony at the Public Safety Center Jan. 26.

Feb. 10, 2023

Logistics operations director focuses on Warehouse Management System, shipyard operations during West Coast trip

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's director of logistics operations toured DLA warehouses and met with agency and Navy leaders in Washington and California Feb. 6-9 during a trip to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington, and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.