DLA Headquarters News

fuel system pipes before and after repairs

Nov. 3, 2020

Agency realignment improves worldwide fuel facilities management

A realignment plan for the global DLA capitalized fuel facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization Program Management is improving processes and providing “one voice” to customers.

Nov. 3, 2020

DLA Distribution packs, ships COVID-19 rapid test kits for nursing homes, troops

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is packing and distributing 6 million COVID-19 rapid test kits on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services.

One woman wearing orange protective gloves stretches her arms toward another woman wearing a white personal protective gown outdoors.

Nov. 2, 2020

DLA ensures textiles-based PPE is American-made per Berry Amendment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Despite worldwide shortages of medical supplies for COVID-19, DLA is helping the Department of Health and Human Services provide items like masks and gloves that are made here in America when possible.

U.S. Navy, Indian Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force P-8 Poseidons staged at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Oct. 29, 2020

U.S. aircraft inaugural refueling in India

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, India — In a historical event, a U.S. Navy aircraft refueled for the first time at India’s strategic base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands late September under a fuel agreement between DLA Energy and the Indian Ministry of Defense.

Oct. 29, 2020

From sand lot to diamond of Camp Carroll DLA Distribution Korea warehouse on track for February completion

NEW CUMBERBLAND, Pa. — The new Defense Logistics Agency Distribution warehouse under construction at the U.S. Army Storage Facility on Camp Carroll, South Korea, is over 90% complete and on track for completion in February 2021.

Graphic with a clock that says Daylight Saving Time: Fall Backward 1 Hour this Sunday November 1 at 2 am

Oct. 29, 2020

Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Daylight saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. when most Americans rewind their clocks. It's also a good time to change batteries in smoke detectors and other home safety devices.

Oct. 29, 2020

DLA leaders brief DOD comptroller on financial successes, challenges during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic and other agency leaders provided a financial overview to Acting Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller Hon. Thomas Harker at DLA Headquarters Oct. 23.

A man removes a tree branch to clear a path to work on power lines.

Oct. 28, 2020

DLA advances federal government’s category management efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The federal government’s push to share contracts for common items to achieve widespread savings and efficiencies through an effort called category management is advancing as DLA expands supply and acquisition support outside the Defense Department.

Command director speaks in front of large screens.

Oct. 27, 2020

Leadership sync perseveres through pandemic

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Annual leaders meet up continues online in an upended 2020.

Graphic of a computer monitor and keyboard with a chain link "x" over it plus a bottle of sanitizer with the words: Cyber hygiene - Protecting DLA's cyberspace assets.

Oct. 27, 2020

Cyber hygiene involves many people, tasks

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Information Operations’ Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Team works with technical experts and partners throughout the agency to improve, track and maintain the cyber hygiene for DLA’s 19 mission critical systems.

Dr. Hemant Pendse holds a small sample of wood chips and resulting synthetic crude oil.

Oct. 27, 2020

University of Maine continues renewable fuel research

To meet the increasing need for sustainable and efficient fuel resources, DLA Energy is teaming with the University of Maine to transform forest residues, sawmill residues, municipal solid waste, and construction wood wastes into a hydrocarbon fuel oil.

Historical items are laid out on tables for inventory.

Oct. 23, 2020

DLA to help Army make excess historic artifacts available

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A five-year project will make some of the 580,000 items in the Army Museum Enterprise available to qualifying organizations.

Person in protective gown, mask and gloves slides a nasal swab up the nose of another woman.

Oct. 22, 2020

DLA COVID-19 support guided by strong alliances with whole-of-government partnerships

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Strong alliances with other federal agencies and its role as the Defense Department’s lead agent for medical supplies made the Defense Logistics Agency an essential contributor to the nation’s coronavirus response.

Head and shoulders image showing a white woman with long brown hair with the words "Your voice is our future."

Oct. 22, 2020

New video series highlights employee views of DLA Culture Survey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new video series highlights employees’ views of changes resulting from the DLA Climate/Culture Survey.

Man and woman wearing face masks over their mouth and nose hold a blue sign that reads Defense Logistics Agency 2020 Combined Federal Campaign Goal $260,000.

Oct. 20, 2020

DLA kicks off 2020 CFC campaign with $260,000 goal

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Headquarters Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 20 with a goal of $260,000. The themes are Show Some Love and Be the Face of Change.