DLA Headquarters News

Dec. 2, 2021

DLA Energy Commander honored at Philippine Consulate

NEW YORK CITY, New York — Honoring Filipino-Americans in uniform both past and present, DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas was recognized at a Veterans Day event at the Philippine Consulate in New York City, Nov. 11. 

Dec. 1, 2021

Chaplain resources help military members practice their faith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Christopher Archer has served in many challenging assignments in various locations during his more than 20-year career as a chaplain, but he chose his current assignment at DLA in December 2020. Working with his Religious Affairs NCO and DLA Troop Support counterparts, he ensures customers get the religious supplies they need in a timely manner.

Nov. 30, 2021

New Acquisition Modernization Program to help DLA face future challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is building a masterplan for meeting new challenges posed by the shifting global logistics environment through its new Acquisition Modernization Program. 

Nov. 29, 2021

Tribute to heroes display honors DLA employees lost, injured in war on terror

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Tribute to DLA Heroes display honors one current and three former employees who were injured or killed in the war on terror.

Nov. 23, 2021

DLA Distribution's Shipman rescues woman from drowning

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — While on temporary duty in Copenhagen, Denmark, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Shipman, rescued a woman from drowning in the Inderhavnsbroen canal Oct. 25.

Nov. 22, 2021

DLA Troop Support has key ingredients to get Thanksgiving meals to troops

PHILADELPHIA — For more than 50 years, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided traditional Thanksgiving dishes to field kitchens, dining facilities and galleys in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and other locations around the world.

Nov. 19, 2021

DLA unifies, polishes its reputation in the 2010s

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the final in a series of seven articles “Celebrating 60 years” and highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 19, 2021

DLA Distribution increases Veterans Affairs support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is expanding support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, increasing the original three-year $24.5 million VA agreement to a five-year $180 million agreement.

Nov. 18, 2021

Disposition Services Command Support Office thrives in 2021

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Command Support Office faced challenges in 2021 that required some out of the box thinking by programs and employees.

Nov. 18, 2021

DLA CFC off to strong start in the national capital area

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA employees in the national capital area are almost 35% toward reaching their 2021 Combined Federal Campaign goal of $300,000.

Nov. 16, 2021

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates the 246th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On the eve of Veterans Day, members of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime workforce paused to commemorate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 246th Birthday in a hybrid event at the Operations Center Nov. 10.

Nov. 15, 2021

DLA Distribution team wins DLA Director's Strategic Goals Award in two categories

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The DLA Vaccine Operations Team won the Trusted Mission Partner, Warfighter Always award and the DLA Distribution Norfolk CEP-156 Medical Mission Team was recognized in the Warfighter Always, Support to the Nation award.

Nov. 15, 2021

DLA 60th Anniversary: In their own words

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Webber, Jr., DLA Distribution, talks about his history with the agency for DLA's 60th Anniversary.

Nov. 12, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA balances reform, provision after 9/11

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the sixth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 10, 2021

DLA Energy fuel handlers inducted into the Fraternal Order of the SPR

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Recognized for their safety, professionalism and reliability in the petroleum field, Mike Holgate, Doug Collins, and Rick Vanschoor were inducted into the “Order of the SPR” at the National Petroleum Management Association PETRO 21 Conference in Alexandria, Virginia, Nov. 3.