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Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia. DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Kishayra J. Lambert accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

May 11, 2023

DLA Troop Support wins inaugural Excellence in Government award

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support was honored with the inaugural Federal Executive Board Member Spotlight Award at the FEB Excellence in Government Awards ceremony held May 4 in Philadelphia.

A man speaks at a podium. A row of military flags is behind him.

May 11, 2023

Small businesses are heartbeat of US economy, says DOD leader

RICHMOND, Va. — Recent data from the Defense Logistics Agency shows small business losses in the defense industrial base, there is positive news about the nation’s small businesses. Over the last two years, 10.5 million Americans applied to start small businesses and created 3.5 million jobs, which are record highs, said Farooq Mitha, director of the Defense Department’s Office of Small Business Programs.

A portrait of Alma Charles on a DLA emblem background

May 11, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Alma Charles

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Alma Charles, the former division chief of DLA Aviation’s Aviation Commodities Division, is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

men around a table in discussion

May 10, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force director explores where reservists fit in global logistics environment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Maj. Gen. Tripp Bowles, Defense Logistics Agency director of the Joint Reserve Force, visited DLA Distribution to gain insight into the overall DLA Distribution mission and learn where reservists fit into the scope of that mission.

A group of people pose for a photo outside of a building. Someone is holding a sign that says DLA Enterprise COOP Site.

May 9, 2023

Second continuity of operations exercise strengthens employee readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency held a Continuity of Operations Plan exercise April 17-21 at an undisclosed location. This was the second exercise the agency conducted this year.

A man stands at a podium while giving a speech

May 8, 2023

Industrial base strength is necessary for future DOD success, says former deputy defense secretary

RICHMOND, Va. — The defense industrial base is facing serious challenges, and now is the time to help those businesses before it is too late, a former deputy secretary of defense said May 3 at the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition in Richmond, Virginia.

Large group of people gathered in a warehouse to attend a Health and Safety Fair

May 8, 2023

Health, Safety and Wellness Fair returns to DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted its Health, Safety and Wellness Fair, April 17.

A marine has his new rank pinned on his collar by his wife.

May 4, 2023

Marine promotion recognizes leadership value at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Marine Corps Maj. John Jarvis was promoted to Lt. Col. John Jarvis in a small ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution May 1.

Components of a Survivor Daily Ration set with a Defense Logistics Agency flag backdrop

May 4, 2023

DLA Troop Support creates Survivor Daily Rations for FEMA

PHILADELPHIA — Feeding disaster survivors is one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s core response capabilities and is one of the first initiatives requested at the onset of most disasters.

Photo shows many different people, some in military uniform participating in a parade with young children

May 3, 2023

DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna celebrates Month of the Military Child

The Month of the Military Child recognizes and celebrates the sacrifices military children make for their families.