DLA Headquarters News

Archive: February, 2026

A graphic promoting a "DLA Dialogues" podcast episode titled "From Factory to Foxhole." The special guest is Linus Baker, Director of Cybersecurity at DLA Information Operations. The graphic features a microphone overlaying a globe.

Feb. 13, 2026

Agency podcast highlights DLA’s cyber resilience mindset for contested logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The latest episode of DLA's podcast series explores cybersecurity’s role in protecting supply chains, and why cyber resilience is essential when threats inevitably get through. Linus Baker discussed how adversaries target DLA systems, what the agency is doing to strengthen readiness, and how every employee plays a role in mission assurance.

A woman with short, dark hair and glasses is seated at a desk in a cubicle, smiling at the camera. On the desk in front of her are two computer monitors displaying presentation slides with graphs and images.

Feb. 11, 2026

DLA advances customer support capabilities at virtual summit

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A customer service management summit focused on advancing DLA’s customer support capabilities Jan, 27-29. The summit brought together 65 customer service agents from all three levels of case management to discuss new and upcoming tools designed to standardize processes and enhance customer experience.

Feb. 6, 2026

DLA digs out after Winter Storm Fern

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Winter Storm Fern dealt a blow of snow, sleet, ice and frigid temperatures from the Southwest to New England last month, nearly bringing life to a standstill for several days.

A soldier is walking away from the camera with cases of water on his back

Feb. 2, 2026

DLA support to USSOUTHCOM dates to the early 1960s, continues today

It may come as a surprise to learn DLA has a long history of supporting the warfighter in U.S. Southern Command. The agency doesn’t cover USSOUTHCOM with a regional command. Unlike Indo-Pacific or European commands, the area doesn’t host a peer competitor; unlike Central or Africa commands, it wasn’t a hot spot in the War on Terror. Nonetheless, military personnel have deployed to the theater throughout DLA’s 64 years.