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Sept. 25, 2025

DLA Intelligence and Security celebrates 15th anniversary

The DLA Intelligence and Security office marked its 15th anniversary with a ceremony in the Kabeiseman Conference Center Sept. 23.

Sept. 24, 2025

Using economic attributes for strategic supply chain management

In response to the evolving challenges in military logistics, new strategies are being pioneered to enhance supply chain management, as described in the white paper, “Finding Advantage in the Economic Attributes of Supply Chain Management."

Sept. 22, 2025

Casarez becomes agency senior enlisted leader as Dyer exits

The new senior enlisted leader at the Defense Logistics Agency started her tenure not with a whisper, but with a roar. Promising to start things off in a different and unorthodox way, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez gave an energetic yell as she addressed the DLA workforce for the first time during a change of responsibility ceremony at the agency’s headquarters Sept. 18.

Sept. 18, 2025

Senior enlisted leader looks back on time at DLA before departing

Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer is retiring after a 30-year career with the service.

Sept. 11, 2025

Communication is key in thwarting insider threats, expert says

The saying “communication is key” may be a cliche, but simply reaching out to a co-worker may help save someone from making a life-altering bad decision, a security expert said.

Sept. 9, 2025

New DLA podcast series offers venue for contested logistics discussions

There’s a new source for contested logistics conversations with the launch of the “DLA Dialogues: From Factory to Foxhole” monthly podcast series. In the debut episode, Peter Battaglia, DLA’s deputy director of Mission Assurance, explores the supply chain risk management implications of the September 2024 Hezbollah pager attacks.

Sept. 8, 2025

Machine learning has potential to revolutionize agency’s planning processes

In response to the increasing complexity and technological demands of modern warfare, the Defense Logistics Agency is pioneering new strategies to enhance military logistics.

Sept. 5, 2025

DLA highlights National Preparedness Month with events

The Defense Logistics Agency is embracing September’s National Preparedness Month theme of “Preparedness Starts at Home” by offering activities throughout the month to help the workforce prepare for emergencies at home and in the office.

Aug. 25, 2025

Excess military materials critical to answering contested logistics challenges

In an era where global conflicts are increasingly defined by technological advancements and strategic complexities, the Defense Logistics Agency is turning its focus to a critical aspect of military logistics: material disposition.

Aug. 22, 2025

DLA employees graduate from leadership enhancement program

Fourteen Defense Logistics Agency employees returned to work with enhanced leadership skills as graduates of the 2025 Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program Aug. 7.

Aug. 20, 2025

Internet of Behavior has implications for DLA supply chain security

A Defense Logistics Agency paper warns that while the "Internet of Behavior" offers potential for supply chain security, its use must be exercised with intention.

Aug. 19, 2025

DLA revolutionizes performance award processing

DLA HR Awards Tool transforms performance award processing, replacing a spreadsheet-driven manual process, and cutting the average processing time from 100 days to 45 days.

Aug. 14, 2025

DLA to showcase business partnerships and successes at Industry Collider Day

Industry will get a chance to connect with program managers, learn about contracting opportunities and share innovative practices at the Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development’s sixth annual Industry Collider Day Sept. 3.

Aug. 13, 2025

Assistant secretary of defense visits DLA to discuss current challenges, future collaboration opportunities

Transforming future capabilities rely on understanding the role of a combat support agency and its expertise in supply chain management, the Defense Logistics Agency director said while meeting with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment July 30.

Aug. 12, 2025

Commentary: DLA’s F-16 support began before fielding, continues today

Those who know the Defense Logistics Agency won’t be surprised to learn it provides parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. What may be surprising is that DLA has been supporting the lightweight fighter for half a century.