DLA News Archive

June 15, 2026

DLA Energy Middle East welcomes new commander, honors outgoing commander’s leadership

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Lt. Col. Juan G. Martinez assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East from Army Lt. Col. Eunseok "Sam" Yoo during a change of command ceremony at the KMC Onstage Theatre on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany on June 8.

June 15, 2026

Army’s past, future celebrated during birthday ceremony

Defense Logistics Agency — Current soldiers, retirees and the workforce at the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Army’s 251st birthday during a ceremony June 11.

June 8, 2026

Eisenhower School students trade classrooms for cargo ports during industry study

While classroom study provides a foundation for understanding logistics, fully grasping the depth and volatility of global supply chains benefits from firsthand, real-world exposure.

June 4, 2026

DLA, industry partners convene to enhance readiness, strengthen supply chains

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Delivering readiness, building capabilities, and enhancing logistics deterrence were the guiding themes of the first day of the 2026 Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 2. More than 1,300 representatives from industry and government entities attended the two-day event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, which was hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with DLA.

June 3, 2026

New video series highlights DLA’s human-AI advantage

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new four-part video series delves into how the Defense Logistics Agency’s workforce is using artificial intelligence.

May 28, 2026

DLA hosts orientation course to strengthen nuclear mission readiness

The Defense Logistics Agency’s nuclear mission has no margin for error, and it is a mission the agency supports every day. To ensure DLA personnel understand their role in that mission, the DLA Nuclear and Space Enterprise Office hosted the Nuclear Enterprise Orientation Course May 19-20 and 21-22. The two-day classified course provided an executive-level overview of the Air Force nuclear enterprise.

May 22, 2026

DLA leaders celebrate successes, roadmap the future during town hall

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Artificial intelligence will continue to be a key factor in the future of the Defense Logistics Agency, but its people will remain in the driver’s seat, the agency’s leadership said during a town hall at the agency’s headquarters May 20.

May 18, 2026

Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee unites military branches in fuel logistics

FORT Lee, Va. — The Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee serves as the War Department’s central hub for fuel logistics operations. Established through a 2022 agreement between Defense Logistics Agency Energy and the Petroleum and Water Executive Development program, the course highlights ongoing collaboration among the Army, Navy and Marine Corps to ensure energy lethality.

May 14, 2026

From Analytics to Action: Improving aircraft readiness through industry partnerships

RICHMOND, Va. — One employee from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Ogden recently earned top-level recognition for his role in helping to ensure America’s warfighters have the parts they need, when they need them.

May 8, 2026

The “Oppenheim Effect”: Lee B. Oppenheim inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — After more than four decades supporting the fuel needs of the warfighter at Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Lee B. Oppenheim was inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on May 7.