DLA Headquarters News

Oct. 6, 2022

DLA Energy Task Force Americas supports Hurricane Ian relief efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In preparation for Hurricane Ian, DLA Task Force Americas advance team arrived in Warner Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia, to execute its Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations and assist Federal Emergency Management Agency fuel requirements on Sept. 26.

DLA Distribution celebrates 25th Anniversary

Oct. 5, 2022

DLA Distribution Commander celebrates 25th anniversary of the agency

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, a major subordinate command of DLA. Originally named Defense Distribution Center, DDC was officially stood up on October 1, 1997, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania after a lengthy study of potential locations for the consolidated Defense Distribution Center headquarters.

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Oct. 4, 2022

DHRS Senior Leaders Gather in Columbus for Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 60 senior leaders from across the various organizations that comprise the Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources Services gathered in Columbus Sept. 20-22 for a leadership summit to network and strategize for the future.

Oct. 4, 2022

DLA acquisition professionals complete Insights into Industry program at UVA

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency recently sent 27 members from the acquisition workforce to its Insight into Industry program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

People in a room sit at computers and learn.

Oct. 4, 2022

Editorial: Partnership helps hazardous materials office achieve IT accessibility

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Collaboration between the agency’s hazardous materials experts and its Office of the Chief Engineer drove recent DLA accessibility boosts to a key online application.

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Oct. 3, 2022

DLA Energy hosts 17th annual international Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Representatives from 13 countries met in person to talk fuel infrastructure, future operations, future initiatives, challenges, and increased partnership opportunities during the 17th annual DLA Energy Fuels Exchange Agreement Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Sept. 20-22.

Sept. 28, 2022

Historical commentary: DLA responds to procurement challenges with innovation, modernizes acquisition arm

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's ability to procure large quantities of scarce items at reasonable prices developed over time through repeated responses to unprecedented situations.

Sept. 28, 2022

DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington’s Everett site director retires after 40 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Rufino “Raffy” Delacruz, also known as “Mr. D” is retiring Sept. 30.

Sept. 26, 2022

Commentary: DLA Disposition Services from a PaCER’s Perspective

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Commentary giving a perspective on the DLA Disposition Services PaCER program.

Sept. 22, 2022

DLA Distribution Bahrain commander promoted to captain

NEW CUMEBRLAND — In a Sept. 1 ceremony, Navy Supply Corps officer Jeretta R. Dillon, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain commander, was promoted to the rank of captain by Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Joseph D. Noble, the director of DLA Logistics Operations.

Sept. 21, 2022

DLA Distribution Headquarters golf team claims Susquehanna Cup

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The event was hosted at the Riverview Golf Course at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sept. 20, 2022

McNamara Headquarters Complex employees mark Air Force’s 75th birthday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees at the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 75th birthday during a ceremony in the auditorium Sept. 16.

Screenshot of Barry Humphrey, top left, Peter Battaglia, bottom right, Sherwin Prior, top right, and Jack Crumbly, bottom left, speaking on virtual Industry Collider Day panel.

Sept. 19, 2022

DLA seeks global supply chain solutions at R&D Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development team brought together experts from government, industry and academia for the third annual Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.

Brad Bunn, DLA vice director, and Roxanne Banks, DLA deputy director of acquisition, hold large check representing the $1 million in contracts granted to eight small businesses on Industry Collider Day.

Sept. 19, 2022

Small businesses receive over $1 million in contracts at DLA’s Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Eight small businesses were awarded nine separate contracts worth over $1 million for innovative national security solutions during the Defense Logistics Agency’s Industry Collider Day Sept. 8.

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna Site Director Robert Montefour in front of the service flags.

Sept. 15, 2022

DLA Distribution Installation Management recognizes employee efforts throughout the pandemic

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna team came together to acknowledge the individually recognized efforts of their employees Aug. 23 and Sept. 1.