DLA News Archive

May 3, 2024

Deployment exposes DLA employee to warfighters’ needs, agency capabilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A DLA Logistics Operations employee recently got to witness the fruits of her hard work during a deployment to Wiesbaden, Germany, where she supported warfighters throughout U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

April 21, 2023

Overseas deployment opportunities available

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees looking for a unique way to support the warfighter can apply for a deployment opportunity with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Support Team or Liaison Team. Jobs are available for 2023 and 2024. The selected employees will remain in their current position and duty station until they are scheduled to deploy.

Feb. 14, 2022

Deployer spotlight: Anthony Barlow

TAMPA, Fla. — Blending industrial and tactical safety principles into operations is paramount to success in military operations, and a DLA Support Team-Middle East safety and occupational health specialist is helping to do just that. 

Nov. 29, 2021

Tribute to heroes display honors DLA employees lost, injured in war on terror

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Tribute to DLA Heroes display honors one current and three former employees who were injured or killed in the war on terror.

April 8, 2021

Support team deputy commander gains experience, kudos during deployment

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — DLA Support Team-Kuwait Deputy Commander Gee Hyun McNease supervises nine employees who monitor DLA’s supply chains across the U.S. Central Command area of operation proactively meeting customer needs during the pandemic. 

July 17, 2020

Deployable civilians needed for deputy commander, operations officer positions on DLA rapid deployment teams

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Civilian volunteers are needed to fulfil deputy commander and operations officer roles for three Defense Logistics Agency Rapid Deployment Teams that will deploy on short notice to assist military and federal agencies during international emergencies and contingencies in 2021.

Aug. 22, 2019

2019 a busy year for Hill’s 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — The year is just halfway over and, according to Mark Dylla, the operations manager for the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, the squadron has had its busiest year since 9/11.

April 23, 2019

Commentary: Deployment leads to valuable experience for employee while supporting warfighter

Richmond,VA — I had seen the emails asking for volunteers for years and always had it in the back of my mind as something I would like to do. I was in Army from 1984 - 87, but never deployed. One of the most important things I value in a job is being able to do something important

April 9, 2019

Volunteers needed for 6-month deployments to Djibouti, Poland

The Defense Logistics Agency Mission Support Branch needs volunteers for six-month deployments with a DLA Support Team in Djibouti and a DLA Liaison Team in Poland.

Nov. 19, 2018

Deployments, community service, other accomplishments recognized at Quarterly Awards

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 100 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were honored for their achievements during a quarterly awards ceremony Nov. 14. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support commander, hosted the ceremony and expressed his gratitude to the workforce for their contributions to the agency’s mission success.