Defense Logistics Agency News

DLA Connects Workforce to Warfighter with Hands-On Commodity Training

Stefanie Hauck — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:15:00 GMT

The saying, “knowledge is power,” is a critical reality for acquisition professionals at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus). For these subject matter experts, a deep understanding of every part they procure – far beyond its technical specifications – is vital to the nation’s defense, as a warfighter’s life can depend on it.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosts its annual Joint Petroleum Week

Stephanie P. Abdullah — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:15:00 GMT

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosted the annual Joint Petroleum Week from Feb. 23-27, 2026, at the DLA McNamara Headquarters Complex, bringing together hundreds of military fuel experts from across the Department of War. The week began with two days of classified briefings, followed by the Joint Petroleum Seminar, and concluded with two classified governance meetings.

DLA Distribution Anniston partners with local university to cultivate future talent

Dorie Heyer — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:00 GMT

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, and Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, Alabama, have launched a series of collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness and creating a future talent pipeline.

Vice Director visits Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center

Rob Wieland — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn and Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez visited the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Feb. 27.

DSCR pre-school redesign paves path for children in learning

by Pamela Smith — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:28:00 GMT

A redesign to the CDC on DSCR boosts its STEM-focused curriculum through more engaging learning spaces and technology, earning praise by both parents and staff.

DLA Dialogues: From Factory to Foxhole Episode 5 with Joe Brooks and Colin Williams

DLA Public Affairs — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The most recent episode of the Defense Logistics Agency podcast series spotlights the Regional Sustainment Framework and how forward-positioned logistics and maintenance can strengthen readiness in contested environments.

Alignment among the Services, DLA and industry critical to readiness

Stefanie Hauck — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:43:00 GMT

Addressing military and industry partners in Pittsburgh on Feb. 25, Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus), said it is “absolutely vital that we evolve in parallel with the ever-changing landscape.”

Scholarships available for students of DLA employees

DLA Public Affairs — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:27:00 GMT

The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military DLA employee. The scholarship application window opened Feb. 23 and will close April 6 at 11:59 p.m. Award announcements will take place in June.

Taking the leap toward readiness: DLA Distribution Susquehanna riggers reclaim critical airborne skills

Dorie Heyer — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:06:24 GMT

Army parachute riggers assigned to Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hit a major milestone in restoring their organic airborne capabilities by executing a jump training evolution Feb. 24 at Fort Indiantown Gap.

Feeding the force: How DLA delivers quality, safe, nutritious meals to America’s warfighters

Janeen T. Hayes — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:30:00 GMT

When it comes to the nutritional quality of military meals, one thing remains constant: feeding America’s military is not just a logistics function — it’s a readiness mission.

PACER Spotlight: Jade Denny

Paul Turner — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Jade Denny is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Group 50, which began in 2025. For her second year in the PaCE Program, she will continue at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Headquarters at Battle Creek, Mich.

Nuclear enterprise supported in agency’s newest cross-service collaboration

Christopher Goulait — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

A new forum with the military services and combatant commands addressed shared nuclear enterprise sustainment challenges during the first Nuclear Enterprise Integration Day at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters Feb. 19.

DLA launches new tool to connect with job seekers

DLA Human Resources Targeted Recruitment — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A key feature of the platform is its ability to support career fairs and similar engagements. Additionally, a DLA Job Board gives candidates another way to express interest in DLA careers.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps asks DLA ‘What if?’

Nancy Benecki — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:33:00 GMT

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz was the latest speaker at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Warfighter Talk series Feb. 18 at the agency’s headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

DLA Weapons Support hosts Senior Executive Service sync with key Navy partners

Navy CDR Michael Rigoni — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:19:29 GMT

Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Maritime Customer Operations Directorate hosted a Senior Executive Service synchronization event at Defense Supply Center Columbus Feb. 5 with key stakeholders from Naval Sea Systems Command and Naval Supply Systems Command.

Property disposition director highlights reutilization analytics with FNN

Jake Joy — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Federal News Network recently interviewed DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon about his organization’s data-driven efforts to prioritize property military units want to reuse.

DLA CIO discusses logistics, where AI potential meets reality

Matthew Mahoney — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:24:42 GMT

The Defense Logistics Agency’s chief information officer cautioned that successfully integrating artificial intelligence requires more than just finding a use case and deploying a new tool. It demands a significant investment in the workforce and a shift in organizational culture.

Integral from Day One: The DLA Energy Intern Experience

Ebony Gay — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:03:00 GMT

Three college interns are taking on a mission-critical role at the Defense Logistics Agency. Their work includes providing critical data analysis, helping to enhance the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and working to decrease the agency’s unliquidated obligations. One intern has contributed directly to mission readiness by assisting with the research and cleansing of dormant Unliquidated Obligations, ULOs.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi recognizes top performers

Dorie Heyer — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:17:45 GMT

Army Lt. Col. Joshua Meador, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, addressed the DLA Distribution Corpus Christi workforce and recognized several members of the team for their accomplishments during a town hall Feb. 5.

DLA leadership emphasizes AI, partnerships as critical to warfighter readiness

Matthew Mahoney — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:01:00 GMT

Speaking at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual logistics forum Feb. 17, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly underscored the critical, transformative role he said artificial intelligence will play in defense operations.