DLA Pacific News

Category: Headquarters

What is the Defense Logistics Agency? A new video explains DLA on kid-friendly terms.

Nov. 9, 2016

Just what is the Defense Logistics Agency? What is logistics, anyway? A new video aimed at young people answers those very questions and more.

Terry Simpson, deputy executive director of the Nuclear Enterprise Support Office, describes the importance of DLA’s commitment to supporting the DoD’s nuclear mission during the Nuclear Management Executive Course offered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Nov. 8, 2016

DLA employees supporting nuclear enterprise receive Air Force training

About 30 employees from Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters and its field activities who are involved in supporting the Department of Defense nuclear mission attended the Nuclear Management Executive Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Nov. 1-2.

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander (right), greets Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, as he arrives for a visit to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Nov. 2

Nov. 7, 2016

USMC commandant sees DLA support of Marines during Philly visit

PHILADELPHIA — The Marine Corps’ highest-ranking officer visited DLA Troop Support Nov. 2 to learn more about the organization and how it supports America’s Marines.

Since the official kick-off for the Combined Federal Campaign on Oct. 3, the Defense Logistics Agency has reached more than 30 percent of its fundraising goal of $315,000.

Nov. 1, 2016

CFC fundraising drive off to strong start for DLA Headquarters, DLA Energy

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are outpacing the rest of the Defense Department in the annual Combined Federal Campaign.

Nov. 1, 2016

Magnificent Seven

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — In September, the DLA Hall of Fame inducted seven new members based on their achievements on behalf of the agency.

A B-52 Stratofortress is refueled in flight on April 2, 2014 over the Pacific Ocean near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Nov. 1, 2016

A Lofty Vintage

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The B-52, the B-1B and the MH-53 are decades old and kept aloft by DLA personnel.

Nov. 1, 2016

Ready for the Next Fight

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA, DoD and industry leaders explored ways to maximize readiness in the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Expo in Columbus, Ohio.

An Iraqi Army soldier exits and Infantry Fighting Vehicle during a training scenario at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Australian and New Zealand forces are assisting the Iraqi Army to enhance the ability of Iraqi soldiers to combat Daesh.

Nov. 1, 2016

Inherent Resourcefulness: Supporting the fight in Iraq and Syria

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — To meet unique support requirements in a war unlike any other, DLA personnel use creativity and hard work to support the fight to rid Iraq and Syria of terrorists.

Test coordinator Jeff Grady demonstrates the dimensional test capability of an optical comparator.

Nov. 1, 2016

Mission: Possible — Mitigating Misfit Materials

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — To make sure critical parts are authentic and meet specifications, a team at DLA Logistics Operations does detailed testing.

A mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle was used to extract people day and night from flooded areas in Florence County, North Carolina.

Nov. 1, 2016

Shedding Light

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — As required by law, DLA makes certain excess equipment available to law enforcement on request.