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Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, greets U.S. Army Materiel Command Chief of Operations Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, center, and Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Lt. Gen. Heidi Hoyle, right, during the Army/DLA Service Integration Day

Army/DLA Service Integration Day discuss future changes, just-enough’ logistical posture

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Jun. 10, 2025
Senior logisticians from the Army and the Defense Logistics Agency discussed transformational change, cost savings, data interoperability and more during the Army/DLA Service...
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DLA modernizes distribution network for contested warfare

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Jun. 09, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency is modernizing its distribution network to ensure the military can sustain operations in increasingly complex and contested environments.
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The Defense Logistics Agency logo with text saying "DLA Protecting the Warfighter, A U.S. Army Officer's Story from Iraq" in front.

Video: DLA employee shares how agency saved his life while in the Army

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Jun. 05, 2025
Derrin Williams is a real-life example of the Defense Logistics Agency’s ability to sustain warfighters. He shares this story in the new video “DLA Protecting the Warfighter,...
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Joint Staff Vice Director for Operations Rear Adm. Paul C. Spedero Jr. speaks to Defense Logistics Agency employees

Navy admiral to logisticians: Operational environment presents new challenges and opportunities

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Jun. 04, 2025
The Department of Defense stands at a pivotal moment in history in which the global strategic environment is shaped by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the Joint...
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DLA Aviation News

Things to do in Richmond – once you’ve escaped the parking deck

Things to do in Richmond – once you’ve escaped the parking deck

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Jun. 04, 2025
Your flight has been booked, and your bags are packed. In just a few days you’ll be arriving here to attend the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and...
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Thirsty for insights? Check out the DLA Knowledge Bar

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Jun. 03, 2025
Get ready to tap into a wealth of expertise at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition, coming to the Greater Richmond Convention Center on...
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Aviation at OKC amplifies readiness with Organic Manufacturing

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Jun. 03, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City is proactively strengthening its supply chain resilience and bolstering warfighter readiness through strategic investments...
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DSCR Visitors Center welcomes customers with a whole new look.

DSCR's renovated visitor control center prioritizes service, security

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Jun. 02, 2025
The DSCR Visitor Center upgrades provide a new experience for customers and employees.
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DLA Disposition Services News

Krissie Davis, a civilian DLA employee, volunteered for service in Afghanistan and was killed at age 54 by an enemy rocket in June 2015.

Remembering Krissie K. Davis

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Jun. 06, 2025
The property disposal specialist from Alabama was killed by rocket fire in Afghanistan while deployed for DLA in June 2015.
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A former military truck now painted red with a large tank on the bed of the truck sprays water from the nose of the truck.

DLA and U.S. Forest Service support rural fire departments

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Jun. 03, 2025
The Defense Department provides collaborative support to firefighters nationwide through a partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the U.S. Forest...
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Chaplain Visits Battle Creek to Connect, Counsel, Support DLA Mission

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May. 28, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Command Chaplain U.S. Army Col. Thomas Brooks visited the workforce located at the Hart–Dole–Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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PACE pushes careers forward

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May. 22, 2025
Veteran Sabrina Young credits Pathways to Career Excellence with helping her develop the tools to succeed.
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DLA Distribution News

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DLA Distribution Europe hosts customers, highlights support capabilities

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Jun. 11, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe hosted logisticians from U.S. Army Europe and Africa, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 405th Army Field Support Brigade and the...
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A U.S. Navy change of command ceremony

Hand at the helm changes at DLA Distribution Norfolk

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Jun. 11, 2025
Navy Capt. Peter Braendeholm relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, to Navy Capt. Eric Lockett during a change of command ceremony...
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After year of transformation, York relinquishes command of DLA Distribution

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Jun. 10, 2025
Navy Rear Adm. Michael York relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution to Perry Knight, deputy commander, DLA Distribution, during a ceremony held June 9...
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DLA modernizes distribution network for contested warfare

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Jun. 09, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency is modernizing its distribution network to ensure the military can sustain operations in increasingly complex and contested environments.
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DLA Energy News

Recognizing the need for change, a dedicated team from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Europe & Africa (E&A) partnered with continuous process improvement (CPI) experts from the DLA Energy headquarters. These mentors and coaches provided guidance to drive change. As a result, Courtney Butcher DLA Energy E&A customer account specialist (CAS) and Andreea Antonesei of DLA Energy E&A international agreements, achieved their Green Belt certifications.

Two DLA Energy Europe & Africa staffers become Green Belts

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May. 12, 2025
Recognizing the need for change, a dedicated team from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Europe & Africa (E&A) partnered with continuous process improvement (CPI)...
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Mission success starts with protecting the people behind it

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May. 09, 2025
DLA Energy Middle East conducted a personal protective equipment (PPE) fitting at Naval Support Activity Bahrain on April 24, bolstering force protection for its deployed...
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DLA director engages Energy leaders during mid-year AOP review

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May. 08, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly for the DLA Energy mid-year Annual Operating Plan at McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort...
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PLUTO platform enables DLA Energy’s proactive approach to fuel management

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Apr. 23, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Energy Business Process Support Directorate Supervisory Business Process Analyst Toka Trau-Massey navigates the Petroleum Logistics Utilization Tool...
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DLA Land and Maritime News

Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor

Navy leader tapped to helm DSCC, DLA Land and Maritime

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Jun. 11, 2025
Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor will assume command of Defense Supply Center Columbus and Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime in a ceremony slated for July 28.
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PACER Spotlight: Kaitlynne Freitas

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Jun. 06, 2025
Kaitlynne Freitas is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PACE journey in 2023 and will...
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Four leaders credited with monumental contributions to warfighter support were officially inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Hall of Fame May 28 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. The Class of 2025 honorees are Mark Brown, Linda Kelly, Debbie Miller and Oscar Mitchell.

Four inducted into DLA Land and Maritime Hall of Fame

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Jun. 04, 2025
Four leaders credited with monumental contributions to warfighter support were officially inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Hall of Fame May 28 at...
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DLA fuels maritime superiority with $5 billion contract

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May. 29, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active...
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DLA Troop Support News

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Clothing and Textiles trains to be mission-ready during disruptions

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Jun. 10, 2025
An email and Microsoft Teams notification to report to an alternative work location with a Government Travel Card was sent to nearly 50 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support...
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DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brigadier General Landis Maddox stands with Abigail Gillette, Army Captain Shannon Duley and Bryana Duley. Duley was promoted to Captain on June 6, 2025, during a ceremony in Philadelphia. Photo by Edward Maldonado

DLA Troop Support aide-de-camp promoted to US Army captain

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Jun. 06, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Aide-de-Camp 1st Lieutenant Shannon Duley was promoted to captain during a ceremony on June 6
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DLA delivers nearly 15,000 new uniforms to Papua New Guinea Defense Force

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Jun. 05, 2025
After 28 months of planning across multiple time zones, production by eight vendors and 4,000 manhours amongst 14 employees at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s...
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The Defense Logistics Agency logo with text saying "DLA Protecting the Warfighter, A U.S. Army Officer's Story from Iraq" in front.

Video: DLA employee shares how agency saved his life while in the Army

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Jun. 05, 2025
Derrin Williams is a real-life example of the Defense Logistics Agency’s ability to sustain warfighters. He shares this story in the new video “DLA Protecting the Warfighter,...
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Logistics in Action News

Participants point to game pieces on a board game designed to simulate air combat scenarios.

AFIMSC uses gaming to ready I&MS teams for combat ops

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Nov. 13, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is using a board game and...
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Service members from the U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australian Army, renders a salute to the national anthems of each country at the opening ceremony for Yama Sakkura 85 in Camp Asaka, Saitama, Japan, Dec. 4, 2023.

Enhancing Interoperability, Readiness at Yama Sakura 87

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Nov. 12, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — In early fall, servicemembers from Japan, the United States, and Australia gathered...
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senior navy leaders, DLA civilians and Army Lieutenant General Mark Simerly gather for a group photo October 23, 2024 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Navy/DLA Service Integration Day address logistics challenges, share insights towards streamlined support

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Oct. 25, 2024
Today's Navy leadership face the daunting task of delivering readiness and setting the global posture to support naval combat power in a contested logistics environment. To...
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Fox Company takes a group photo at the conclusion of Operation Reload.

Operation Reload 24: Foxtrot Company Ensures Army Readiness Through Dynamic Logistics Training

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Oct. 21, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Official U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Foxtrot Company of the 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion carried out a...
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