DLA Pacific News

April 8, 2026

DLA leaders call for transformation, empowered workforce at management course

The era of uncontested logistics is over and the Defense Logistics Agency must rapidly transform how it thinks, acts, operates and leverages technology to support the warfighter in future conflicts, the agency’s director told acquisition professionals during a recent Industry Partnership Management Course.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. April 8, 2026

Simerly encourages readiness and transformation in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA director reiterated agency focus areas during an annual operating plan review in Michigan April 2.

April 7, 2026

Logistics summit builds momentum for integrating global sustainment efforts across the Joint Force

Senior leaders and action officers from across the War Department gathered for a week-long decision-making conference to enhance alignment among their operational concepts and sustainment plans at the at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Headquarters March 23.

April 6, 2026

DLA Energy’s supply chain fuels NASA's historic Artemis II mission

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on April 1, its success relied on a complex and mission-critical supply chain managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy.

April 6, 2026

DLA Dialogues: Understanding DLA's role in nuclear, space deterrence

The Defense Logistics Agency’s role in supporting the nation’s nuclear and space enterprises is a foundational component of strategic deterrence, says Air Force Col. Matthew York in a recent episode of the “DLA Dialogues: Factory to Foxhole” podcast. As the executive director of the Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office, York joins host Jake Boyer to discuss how DLA ensures warfighter readiness.

March 31, 2026

Korea disposal pro recognized for 5-17 ACS deactivation support

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — DLA Disposal Service Representative Kevin Higdon was singled out for his role in providing sustained direct support throughout the lengthy unit drawdown.

March 30, 2026

DLA's whole of government support bolsters national security, reduces costs

The Defense Logistics Agency’s support extends beyond the traditional warfighter, says Jake Swantkowski, chief of DLA’s Whole of Government Support Division. DLA provides a strategic advantage to the nation by supporting a wide array of federal agencies.

March 26, 2026

DLA Virtual Career Fair offers new way to connect talent with mission

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The event offers job seekers a new way to explore civilian careers that support the nation's military.

March 26, 2026

DLA hosts 4D symposium to help secure the future of combat logistics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency will host Department of War, industry and academia partners at its second annual 4D Symposium April 1-2 in Alexandria.

March 24, 2026

DLA focuses on reclaiming critical, strategic materials for national security

The Defense Logistics Agency is increasing its efforts to recover critical and strategic materials from military assets, transforming potential waste into valuable resources that bolster national security and warfighter readiness, say two DLA employees on a recent episode of the “DLA Dialogues: Factory to Foxhole” podcast.