Defense Logistics Agency News

DLA Distribution Sigonella bridges the gap with strategic staff ride

Navy Cmdr. Aaron Smith and Dorie Heyer — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:45:48 GMT

In military logistics, connecting the supply chain directly to the warfighter's mission is critical for operational success. To bridge this gap, the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military and civilian team recently conducted an immersive staff ride with the Air Force's 7th Reconnaissance Squadron.

DLA Distribution Europe welcomes new commander, honors outgoing leader's legacy

Dorie Heyer — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:18:30 GMT

Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe officially changed hands from Army Lt. Col. Michael Zdrojesky to Army Lt. Col. Joseph Bower in a ceremony presided over by Army Col. Tracy Yates, commander, DLA Europe and Africa, June 8.

From desk to deck: DLA team sees mission impact aboard USS Nimitz

Dominique Shelton — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:12:28 GMT

Members of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville team toured the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), June 22 as part of the fourth installment of the "Meet the Warfighter: Waterfront" series intended to bridge the gap between support personnel who manage the logistics pipeline and the Sailors who depend on it.

USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader shares elements for success

Nancy Benecki — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The senior enlisted leader at U.S. Strategic Command has three elements critical for warfighter success during a recent Warfighter Talk at the Defense Logistic Agency's headquarters.

Modernizing uniform support through digital transformation, synchronization, collaboration

Mikia Muhammad — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:26:00 GMT

A personalized “welcome” in a digital item management portal invites users to the new way the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain is doing business.

DLA Aviation set to case colors ahead of Weapons Support activation

DLA Weapons Support Public Affairs — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:35:05 GMT

On July 23, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Aviation, based on Defense Supply Center Richmond. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, the day after, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.

DLA Small Business executive director earns Vanguard Revolutionary Leader Award

Christopher Goulait — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:11:00 GMT

DLA Office of Small Business Programs Executive Director Daniele Kurze earned the Revolutionary Leadership Award from the DOW’s Small Business Vanguard Awards Program during the department’s Small Business Training Week in New Orleans.

Fueling the mission with jerry cans

Abraham Essenmacher — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services often serves as the end-of-line process for handling excess materials, but they can also provide a vital mission lifeline—enhancing warfighter readiness by redistributing useable military equipment back to the services through the Reutilization, Transfer, and Donation program.

Closing a historic chapter: DLA Land and Maritime prepares to officially case its unit colors

Cindy Pray — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:23:00 GMT

On July 24, the Defense Logistics Agency will close a historic chapter and forge a unified future as it officially deactivates DLA Land and Maritime, based at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. This deactivation, held in conjunction with the deactivation of DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, the day prior, marks the formal stand-up of DLA Weapons Support – a new, integrated major subordinate command headquartered in Columbus.

PaCER Spotlight: Hollie Freeman-Walder

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:14 GMT

Hollie Freeman-Walder is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She started her PaCE journey in September 2024 and will graduate in September 2026 as an inventory management specialist.

Mark Brewer Retires from DLA Energy After 37-Year Legacy

Ebony Gay — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:47:00 GMT

After 37 years of federal service, Mark Brewer retired as the chief of the Joint Integration Management Division at Defense Logistics Agency Energy.

Richmond course offers a new perspective on the people behind wholesale logistics

Natalie Skelton, DLA Weapons Support Public Affairs Office — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:12:00 GMT

Most aviation supply professionals know how to request an aircraft part. Fewer understand the network of people and organizations working behind the scenes after that request leaves their unit.

DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to deactivate, DLA Weapons Support to stand up

Pentagon News — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:43:00 GMT

The Defense Logistics Agency will host ceremonies on July 23 and 24 to mark the formal deactivation of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime and the activation of the new DLA Weapons Support major subordinate command.

Logistics before DLA: How agency missions explain America’s Revolutionary War success

Dr. Colin J. Williams — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

When America declared independence 250 years ago, it had been fighting the British for more than a year. Victory came to the new nation for several reasons. The most unrecognized today was logistics.

DLA saves Army millions with Italy in-country MRAP demilitarization

Jake Joy — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Agency personnel in Italy are helping the 405th Army Field Support Battalion clear out dozens of mine resistant ambush-protected vehicles that had been stored at Leghorn Army Depot near Livorno for well over a decade.

‘No More Walls’: Enhanced support to warfighters, industry central to integration

Stefanie Hauck — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:43:00 GMT

Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support leaders emphasized that enhancing support to warfighters and industry partners is the goal as the major subordinate command continues to integrate its land, maritime and aviation supply chains.

Army Col. John Short Assumed Command of DLA Energy Americas

DLA Energy Public Affairs — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:36:00 GMT

Army Col. John Short took command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Americas from Army Col. Alphonso Simmons Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston on June 26.

‘DLA Reimagined’ is the theme of final video in AI series

Kathryn Pegram — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The final episode of the Defense Logistics Agency’s video series about artificial intelligence explains how the agency incorporates AI into the workplace to react to current problems and solve future challenges.

Troop Supports honors June retiree with over 35 years of service.

Pentagon News — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After 39 years of dedicated service to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, senior leaders gathered to honor Clothing & Textile Supervisor Tom Zassick on June 29, 2026.

Leadership changes hands at DLA Distribution Susquehanna

Dorie Heyer — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:29:12 GMT

Leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, officially changed hands from Navy Capt. Andy Henwood to Army Col. Christopher Urynowicz in a ceremony presided over by Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, DLA Distribution, June 25 at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.