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March 19, 2026

Monster Transformation: Leadership reflections on culture, systems, execution 

Large organizations today are no longer debating whether transformation is necessary. The more difficult and more consequential question is whether transformation is achievable under real-world constraints. This challenge is especially familiar to leaders operating inside large, mission-driven public institutions, where transformation must occur while sustaining ongoing operations, complying with statutory and fiscal requirements, and managing real workforce impacts. 

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hunter Shrieves, center, an infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, center, instructs Naval Academy Midshipmen 3rd class Carter Breen, left, and Midshipmen 2nd Class Daniel Reedy, on Marine Corps operating procedures during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2025.

March 19, 2026

Tech Acumen: A cornerstone of modern leadership in the digital era 

For over six decades, the Defense Logistics Agency has sustained U.S. military operations, ensuring warfighters receive critical support and supplies whenever and wherever required. Traditional manufacturing, communications, and transportation methods worked well to meet and deliver warfighter requirements for decades.  

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March 19, 2026

Building a Culture of Ingenuity: Space Force and the DLA Advantage

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The nation’s newest military branch, the U.S. Space Force, is building its identity and culture, and its basic military training leaders are turning to a familiar partner to stretch resources and sharpen readiness: Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

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March 17, 2026

DLA and III MEF Bridge "Valley of Death" with Prototype Warfare for Airfield Repair

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has partnered with III Marine Expeditionary Force engineers to accelerate the development of next-generation airfield damage repair materials in a strategic effort to enhance operational readiness.

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March 17, 2026

Employee Spotlight | Tara West

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) and other DLA employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Weapons Support Public Affairs.

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March 16, 2026

Building a strong industrial base for enduring readiness focus of symposium

COLUMBUS, Ohio — American ingenuity and small business innovation will take center stage at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 2-3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

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March 13, 2026

Strategic Integration: The Role of DLA Energy's Joint Petroleum Seminar

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy hosted its annual Joint Petroleum Seminar, during Joint Petroleum Week, held Feb. 23–27, 2026, at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

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March 11, 2026

Custom tool reshapes contract management

RICHMOND, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden employee recently developed a custom set of digital tools, converting a once-confusing process into a streamlined, data-driven operation, revolutionizing how post-award administrators handle contracts.

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March 11, 2026

Start spreading the news about DSR

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services provided an educational briefing on property disposal to service members from the 177th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, based at the Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek February 27.

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March 10, 2026

Warehouse Management System implemented at DLA Distribution Warner-Robins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution officially implemented the Warehouse Management System at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, Feb. 17, marking a significant milestone in their modernization efforts.