DLA Headquarters News

June 24, 2020

Fast, easy-to-prepare meals are vital part of DLA Troop Support’s COVID-19 response

DLA Troop Support — Quickly providing easy-to-prepare meals has been a major part of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s response to COVID-19.

June 23, 2020

Service members, civilians bound by DOD rules during election campaigns

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's latest ethics message lays out the importance of political activity rules that Defense Department civilian employees and service members must follow. 

June 22, 2020

States receive $4.5 million in excess medical supplies

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — From syringes to snowblowers, U.S. states have long relied on DLA’s excess military property for everything from rural firefighting vehicles and education technology to pandemic response equipment.

June 18, 2020

JCASO helps ARNORTH contracting team provide commercial support to medical units assisting U.S. hospitals

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Military medical teams that augmented U.S. hospital staffs providing COVID-19 care had commercial lodging, food, laundry support and more with help from the Defense Logistics Agency mid-March through May.

June 18, 2020

DLA Troop Support helps keep lunchtime going during COVID-19

DLA Troop Support — At the height of schools closing around the country due to COVID-19 in mid-March, the Defense Logistics Agency’s Subsistence supply chain added 200 schools from Illinois to a program that would help them get fresh fruits and vegetables into lunches for students and eventually the community.

June 16, 2020

DLA director describes return-to-work plan in virtual town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency leaders are finalizing a return-to-work plan that balances employee safety with the agency’s warfighter support mission, DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams said during a live Town Hall via Facebook.

June 16, 2020

Agency leaders host virtual DLA Indo-Pacific command ceremony via video

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — During DLA Indo-Pacific's June 12 change of command ceremony, Navy Capt. Kristin Acquavella used video to incorporate personal messages of appreciation for the DLA Indo-Pacific team from herself and other agency leaders.

June 15, 2020

DLA operations leader describes supply chain resilience for COVID-19

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Multiple customers rushing to buy finite supplies was one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s biggest challenges in its COVID-19 response, the agency’s executive director of operations said during a June 11 virtual panel discussion on supply chain resilience. 

June 12, 2020

From clerk typist to SES, Gonzales retires from DLA Distribution with 40 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Over 40 years ago, while still in college, Twila Coleen Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, embarked on a remarkable journey. The journey began in her native state, California, with her first federal position as a GS-01 clerk typist at the former Sharpe Army Depot — now part of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California. Gonzales rose through the ranks from clerk typist, concluding her 40 year federal career at the SES level as deputy commander of DLA Distribution.

June 10, 2020

DLA ready to support new hurricane season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s Whole of Government Division supports federal and state agencies during natural disasters and provides items like medical supplies, firefighting equipment, construction materials and fuel during crisis situations.

June 10, 2020

Then and Now: A 2020 look into LESO

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Law Enforcement Support Office, more commonly referred to as the 1033 program, has provided various kinds of excess Department of Defense property to law enforcement agencies across the country. Throughout its history, numerous questions have been asked: where did the program originate, what is the purpose, who is eligible to participate and how does it work?

June 9, 2020

DLA, service reps project supply demands for rest of FY 2020

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics and financial planners from the Defense Logistics Agency and military services refined supply forecasts for the last four months of fiscal 2020 during separate service-specific sessions June 1-5 via teleconference.

June 9, 2020

DLA Foundation scholarships awarded

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation awarded 19 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employees. Scholarships are awarded annually based on merit and financial need.

June 8, 2020

Army transportation officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout EUCOM, AFRICOM and CENTCOM changed hands June 5 as Army Lt. Col. Tracy Yates assumed command of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa.

June 8, 2020

DLA Aviation adjusts to COVID-19 changes, ensures military readiness

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Department’s aviation supply chain manager prepared to support coronavirus relief efforts as news of the virus became known early this year.