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Former logistics officer warns against readiness atrophy during ‘off-season’

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Jan. 21, 2026
A former Air Force logistics officer warned Defense Logistics Agency employees that sustainment capabilities can quietly erode during periods of relative peace, stressing that...
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Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day addresses readiness, logistics challenges

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Jan. 13, 2026
Marine Corps and Defense Logistics Agency leaders met to discuss aligned transformation and operational readiness during the Marine Corps-DLA Service Integration Day...
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DLA, Norway discuss common concerns, supply chain resilience

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Jan. 12, 2026
While both Norway and the United States are NATO allies, they’re very different nations. With Norway’s size closer to that of New Mexico or Montana and the U.S. population...
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Former Sergeant Major of the Army recounts combat stories, leadership lessons

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Jan. 09, 2026
During Michael “Tony” Grinston’s first few days in combat in Iraq as a first sergeant, he was sleeping in a gym, didn’t have any radios, his vehicle was attacked and one of...
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DLA Disposition Services News

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Ohio Air National Guard unit saves millions with DLA Disposition Services

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Jan. 21, 2026
The 178th Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard recently acquired excess equipment and supplies originally worth millions from the Defense Logistics Agency at no cost,...
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DLA helping Army ERDS speedily offload property

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Jan. 16, 2026
From the sunny beaches of Oahu to the snowy foothills of the Adirondacks, the agency is helping the service clean house and prepare for future battles.
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Contract oversight visit brings former sailor back aboard

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Jan. 08, 2026
Erik Rundquist, a contracting officer with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, recently traveled to Japan to coordinate the award of a regional hazardous materials...
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DLA helps Ohio DNR equip volunteer fire departments

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Dec. 31, 2025
A longstanding partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the U.S. Forest Service, and state agencies is supplying Ohio’s rural volunteer fire...
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DLA Distribution News

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DLA Distribution Sigonella unveils new solar array, battery storage system

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Jan. 21, 2026
In a significant step towards energy independence and operational resilience, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, unveiled its new solar array and Battery...
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DLA showcases tech to modernize military logistics

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Jan. 21, 2026
Warehouse Utilization program managers from the Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations directorate hosted a technology demonstration at DLA Distribution Susquehanna,...
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‘One team, one mission’: DLA Distribution commanding general charts course for modernization, readiness during t...

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Dec. 22, 2025
Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, held a town hall at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Dec. 9.
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WMS goes live at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, enhancing Warfighter support

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Dec. 19, 2025
After months of training, coordination, exercises and support from across the Defense Logistics Agency enterprise, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania operations went...
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DLA Energy News

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DLA Energy Team Overcomes Arctic Challenge with Fuel System Innovation

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Jan. 12, 2026
A team from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Business Process Support Directorate has deployed an innovative solution to a critical issue impacting military fueling...
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3rd Annual Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum: Commitment to partnership, developing relationships

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Jan. 05, 2026
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...
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Kathryn's Leap of Learning and Leadership

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Dec. 16, 2025
For Kathryn Pegram, a professed life-long learner and auditor at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the decision to embark on an...
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Members of the 2025 graduating class of DLA Energy's Pathways to Career Excellence Program pose for a group photo after their graduation ceremony with Mr. George Atwood (center left) and other agency leaders at Fort Belvoir, Va., on October 22, 2025.

DLA Energy celebrates newest class of PaCE graduates, connecting early development with long-term success

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Dec. 10, 2025
After two years of rigorous training and professional development, Defense Logistics Agency Energy recognized 18 graduates of its Pathways to Career Excellence Program during...
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DLA Troop Support News

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

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

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Jan. 08, 2026
After three days of intensive brainstorming focused on the future of military logistics, leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support presented Deputy Commander...
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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.

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

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Jan. 07, 2026
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...
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Guardians wear new Space Force dress uniforms for first-time at basic training graduation ceremony

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Dec. 23, 2025
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...
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Infantry Division (1 ID) enjoy food and gifts during a Christmas party at Boleslawiec, Poland, Dec. 25, 2022. Defense Logistics Agency Subsistence supply chain helps to keep morale high by giving servicemembers around the globe the smells and tastes of the December holidays. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Kevin T. Brown Jr.)

DLA Troop Support Subsistence keeps morale alive with December holiday meals

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Dec. 18, 2025
While Santa Claus prepares his Christmas Eve deliveries, the Defense Logistics Agency has already delivered holiday cheer in the form of meals to U.S. service members...
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DLA Weapons Support News

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Where to go for DSCC winter weather info

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Jan. 16, 2026
As winter weather continues to impact Central Ohio, learn where to find the latest information on Defense Supply Center Columbus’ operating status. For official announcements...
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DLA, FRCSE partnership clears 278 H-60 backorders

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Jan. 15, 2026
A partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support at Jacksonville and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast resolved 268 fleetwide backorders for H-60 helicopter...
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Employee Spotlight | Gary Odle

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Jan. 12, 2026
Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support and other DLA employees at Defense...
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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.

PaCER Spotlight: Walter Morales

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Jan. 02, 2026
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...
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Logistics in Action News

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AFIMSC uses gaming to ready I&MS teams for combat ops

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Nov. 13, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is using a board game and...
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Service members from the U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australian Army, renders a salute to the national anthems of each country at the opening ceremony for Yama Sakkura 85 in Camp Asaka, Saitama, Japan, Dec. 4, 2023.

Enhancing Interoperability, Readiness at Yama Sakura 87

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Nov. 12, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — In early fall, servicemembers from Japan, the United States, and Australia gathered...
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senior navy leaders, DLA civilians and Army Lieutenant General Mark Simerly gather for a group photo October 23, 2024 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Navy/DLA Service Integration Day address logistics challenges, share insights towards streamlined support

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Oct. 25, 2024
Today's Navy leadership face the daunting task of delivering readiness and setting the global posture to support naval combat power in a contested logistics environment. To...
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Operation Reload 24: Foxtrot Company Ensures Army Readiness Through Dynamic Logistics Training

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Oct. 21, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Official U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Foxtrot Company of the 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion carried out a...
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