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The U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman and industry partner Bechtel recently broke ground on the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile launch silo prototype in Promontory, Utah. This prototype is critical for validating the modular, cost-effective construction approach for 450 future silos that will support the modernization of the land-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad. The data gathered will inform the final design and reduce risks before full-rate production. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

June 15, 2026

Out of time: DLA Disposition Services to help retire Minuteman III

DLA Disposition Services is helping to retire the Minuteman III missile silos to make way for a new weapons system. An new silos come online in the coming years, legacy facilities will need demilitarization — a War Department requirement overseen by DLA.

Two men sit in chairs on a stage. Military flags are in the background.

June 15, 2026

Supply chain symposium brings together industry partners, government leaders to discuss strengthening the industrial base

The 2026 Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition focused on discussing prominent topics from both the military and the industrial base: delivering readiness, building capabilities and enhancing logistics deterrence.

An Army soldier inspects a backpack on another soldier.

June 15, 2026

Forging a unified front: DLA Distribution riggers join joint airborne operation

Army parachute riggers assigned to DLA Distribution in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, reached a readiness milestone: Putting their work to the test by executing a static line jump alongside airmen from the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron to showcase the rapid mobility and joint interoperability essential to Western Hemisphere and homeland defense missions.

A group of people stand in front of an aircraft carrier.

June 15, 2026

A conversation with DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez

In this interview, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez discusses her military career, how she supports her fellow noncommissioned officers and the agency’s civilian employees, and the energy she projects every day to keep the workforce motivated.

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms serve a hot meal to a fellow soldier from a field kitchen food line.

June 15, 2026

Honoring excellence: Why the PAC program matters more than ever

Every year, culinary specialists and food service teams across the U.S. Army take on a unique but crucial challenge: proving themselves in the Philip A. Connelly Program. More than a contest, the PAC Program is a transformative force in Army food service standards, ensuring excellence even in the most austere and demanding field environments.

A Marine in tactical gear reaches toward a drone flying above a forest setting during the day.

June 15, 2026

From the services to stadiums: DLA Troop Support’s drone corridor delivers critical tech at lightning speed

As the demand for unmanned aerial systems and cutting-edge counter-drone defenses surges across military and domestic operations, the logistical challenge of procuring this rapidly evolving technology has never been more urgent.

A sailor in a blue uniform and glasses is in the engine room of a ship, turning one of many large, yellow-handled valves.

June 15, 2026

Relieving pressure: Forging a resilient maritime fleet one valve at a time

Strengthening supply chains to enhance maritime security and fleet readiness is a tall order for Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support that starts with a small-but-critical component: valves.

A line of large, gray military transport aircraft is parked on an airfield tarmac. Green, rolling hills are visible in the background under a clear sky.

June 15, 2026

Fueling the military’s objectives: DLA Energy’s agile contracting powers missions in the Western Hemisphere

Thanks to strategy and advanced planning, DLA Energy served as a silent engine behind operations Absolute Resolve and Southern Spear. A strategic placement of energy assets and defense fuel support points allowed DLA Energy to make sure the joint forces maintained the operational reach and endurance necessary to achieve their objectives.

A four-star Air Force general holds a microphone and speaks to a crowd from a podium.

June 15, 2026

Four Star Q&A: A discussion with the USNORTHCOM and NORAD commander

Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot is the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. In this interview, he discusses protecting the Western Hemisphere and speaks on his commands’ relationship with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Sign at the entrance to North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

June 15, 2026

New command: Establishing a new DLA team to support USNORTHCOM

To meet the expanding and increasingly complex logistics demands across the Western Hemisphere, the Defense Logistics Agency established a new DLA U.S. Northern Command support command.