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July 5, 2023

General supply analyst works into the night to ensure WMS success

Big changes can come with some hiccups. An unexpected issue in rolling out the new Warehouse Management System at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, could have disrupted customer orders if not for a dedicated Defense Logistics Agency employee.

June 29, 2023

New deployable volunteer group to expand DLA’s readiness

A new volunteer opportunity is available for Defense Logistics Agency employees who think working in the field with warfighers sounds more exciting than a cubicle job with a predictable schedule. DLA is assembling a crew of 400 volunteers to deploy as situations arise around the world. Members will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to supplement DLA employees already on the ground.

June 27, 2023

DLA to undergo DOD quadrennial review

A DOD-led review will assess whether DLA meets its chartered mission efficiently and effectively. Possible focus areas include contingency demand planning, depot-level reparables and warehouse utilization.

June 21, 2023

Commentary: First agency director sketches, foretells growth in commodity management

Before his tour as first director of the Defense Supply Agency ended, Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara shared his ideas for improving military logistics with Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara.

June 20, 2023

DLA Joint Reserve Force Leaders collaborate to elevate joint logistics

Over 60 Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force leaders gathered to discuss the importance of collaboration during their Annual Leadership Review.

June 15, 2023

Army celebrates 248th birthday

A classic Army campaign is back for the service’s 248th birthday.

June 14, 2023

Human resources helps employees affected by retirement payment mistakes

More than 23,000 Defense Department employees, including 2,100 from the Defense Logistics Agency, over- or under-paid into their retirement funds.

June 12, 2023

Call open for nominations for annual awards program

Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 11 for DLA's 56th Annual Employee Recognition Program.

June 9, 2023

Fallen DLA Land and Maritime logistician honored with Army memorialization

Future Defense Department civilian deployers will now receive vital equipment — including boots and protective gear — inside a new facility at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, dedicated to fallen Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime logistician Stephen Byus.

June 7, 2023

DLA supports military standards, specifications documents

“MIL-STD” and “MIL-SPEC” are “mil-speak” for military standards and military specifications that define thousands of products and processes across the Defense Department.

June 5, 2023

DLA Energy Industry Summit brings together agency, industry partners

Reconnecting in person with industry partners to advance efforts on climate challenges and clean energy was the focus of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Industry Summit, May 24-25 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia.

June 2, 2023

Farmers Market returns June 7

Farmers markets return to the McNamara Headquarters Complex June 7.

June 1, 2023

Digital-Business Transformation focuses on modernizing technology, processes through lifespan

Gone are the days when DLA IT specialists linked logisticians to systems and then tinkered for workarounds or customizations when system and business processes clashed. Now, the agency is modernizing IT tools and reengineering business processes through D-BX.

May 30, 2023

New award recognizes dedication of DLA’s frontline workers during pandemic

A new lapel pin and certificate will soon be awarded to Defense Logistics Agency employees who regularly worked on-site or contributed to essential missions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 24, 2023

Logistics operations director engages with UK partners at Ministry of Defence conference

DLA's director of logistics operations represented the agency at SupportNet 23, a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence event focused on delivering greater supply chain resilience May 18-19.