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July 30, 2025

Contracting Officer Mentorship Program: Evolving Challenges and Emerging Technologies

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Office hosted a mentoring session at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This event was one in a series of the Contracting Officer Mentoring Program emphasizing the importance of emerging technologies and strategic acquisition practices for contracting officers.

July 30, 2025

DSCC, DLA Land and Maritime welcomes new commander

Navy Rear Adm. Julie Treanor assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime during a ceremony July 28 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, taking over from acting commander Kenneth Watson, who will continue in his role as deputy commander.

July 30, 2025

Employee Spotlight | Dawn Griffis

Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit the names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs.

July 30, 2025

Senior logisticians discuss Navy’s Combat Surge Ready initiative, supply chain

Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Navy senior logisticians are working together to provide seamless logistical support by prioritizing requirements, overcoming supply chain challenges, and driving transformational change.

July 29, 2025

Diplomat to logisticians: Diplomacy and logistics makes victories happen

Diplomacy and military logistics may seem like distant cousins, but the nation was founded on this partnership, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Global Operations told Defense Logistics Agency employees July 17.

July 28, 2025

DLA Aviation hosts flash mentoring session to connect leaders with emerging professionals

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation held a Flash Mentoring Session July 22, marking a return to in-person professional development programming after a hiatus since 2019. The event connected 16 mentees with 14 volunteer mentors in a dynamic “speed dating” format designed to foster career guidance and leadership development.

July 28, 2025

Troop Support expands buying power through economies of scale

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain maximizes government purchasing power through economies of scale, a central pillar of the #EfficiencyThruAwareness campaign they’ve been showcasing over the past year, which promotes the efficient and effective acquisition processes of their programs.

July 25, 2025

Troop Support two-year training program graduates celebrate accomplishments, bright futures

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the Pathways to Career Excellence program’s newest graduating class with a ceremony July 24. A total of 79 employees graduated from the two-year training program designed for entry-level personnel to gain advancement in professional, administrative and technological careers within Troop Support.

July 25, 2025

Surplus equipment deployed in Texas flood response

Hard-hit communities conduct highwater rescues with MRAPs received through the agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office.

July 25, 2025

DLA Director’s Learning Campaign Reading List: Promotes Self-reflection, Enhanced Leadership

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy’s Acquisition Workforce Development Division hosted a book review session for Pathways Interns and Pathways to Career Excellence Program participants with Acquisition Executive Gabriella Earhardt in the Kunkel Conference Room at the McNamara Headquarters.