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A man stands on the gangway leading up to a ship. He is in civilian cloths.

Jan. 8, 2026

Contract oversight visit brings former sailor back aboard

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Erik Rundquist, a contracting officer with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, recently traveled to Japan to coordinate the award of a regional hazardous materials removal contract. The trip provided Rundquist a chance to put his military service into perspective, as he once served as a U.S. Navy sailor for three years aboard USS Warrior (MCM-10) and had the opportunity to go back aboard the ship in Sasebo. Erik shared some of his personal thoughts on the visit.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Deputy Commander Christopher Mosher discusses the future of military logistics with Director of Business Process Support Kelvin Picorelli and Deputy Director of Operations and Plans Patrick “Spike” Owens

Jan. 8, 2026

DLA Troop Support charts modernization course, pitching AI and digital workforce solutions to drive Warfighter readiness

PHILADELPHIA — After three days of intensive brainstorming focused on the future of military logistics, leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support presented Deputy Commander Christopher Mosher with a series of bold, innovative proposals designed to forge a new path forward and create a blueprint for transforming agency operations to enhance its core mission: to deliver optimal, global supply chain solutions to enable ready, lethal Warfighters and our other valued partners.

With 47 years of federal service, Alphonso Tracy Banks retires from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support as the group’s longest-serving member. He brought a decorated military background from his time as a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year to his vital role in the Clothing and Textiles supply chain and celebrates this milestone with his significant other, Robin Lyles.

Jan. 7, 2026

The pillars of readiness: retiring DLA Troop Support class leaves enduring legacy for a transforming agency

PHILADELPHIA — In a ceremony celebrating deep-rooted dedication, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored the careers of eight civilian employees, who’s collective 324 years of federal service provided the bedrock for an agency now transforming to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and contested global environment.

Graphic for the DLA 2025 Annual Report

Jan. 7, 2026

Annual Report highlights agency’s transformation, warfighter support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the agency’s global operations, financial milestones, and strategic efforts to modernize in support of the military services, combatant commands, and whole-of-government partners.

Uniforms with a text overlay saying Uniform Design Standardization by Andrew Strohmetz

Jan. 6, 2026

Uniform design standardization offers potential supply chain solutions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Campaign of Learning white paper, “Uniform Design Standardization,” authored by Andrew Strohmetz of DLA Troop Support, examines how streamlining uniform designs across all military services can reinforce the U.S. defense supply chain.

A group of people pose for a photo.

Jan. 5, 2026

3rd Annual Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum: Commitment to partnership, developing relationships

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Indo-Pacific hosted its 3rd Annual Fuel Exchange Agreements (FEA) Forum from November 3-6, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This gathering brought together defense fuel and finance professionals from across the region.

Walter Morales is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He began his PaCE journey in February 2024 and will graduate February 2026 as a post-award contract specialist.

Jan. 2, 2026

PaCER Spotlight: Walter Morales

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Walter Morales is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. He began his PaCE journey in February 2024 and will graduate February 2026 as a post-award contract specialist.

A small quad type vehicle sits on top of a ridge line with forest land in the distance background. The near ground looks as if a fire may have just taken place with a hint of smoke in the air.

Dec. 31, 2025

DLA helps Ohio DNR equip volunteer fire departments

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A longstanding partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the U.S. Forest Service, and state agencies is supplying Ohio’s rural volunteer fire departments with excess military equipment, helping them stretch tight budgets and improve their ability to respond to wildfires.

Air Force personnel pose in front of a crate containing WMD response equipment.

Dec. 23, 2025

Farewell to 2025

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel, reverse logistics in the year 2025 was in many ways reflective of DLA’s standard, unwavering commitment to warfighter support. But in other ways, it will likely be remembered as a year of change.

Space Force trainees march in their uniforms

Dec. 23, 2025

Guardians wear new Space Force dress uniforms for first-time at basic training graduation ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Space Force’s newest Guardians were the first trainees to wear the new service dress uniform for a basic military training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain.