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DLA director outlines data, legacy practices as transformation priorities

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May. 19, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly focused on DLA’s transformation efforts and future to ensure the agency keeps pace with the joint force, during an...
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USSTRATCOM: Sustaining the force is top imperative

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May. 18, 2026
Sustaining the force is a top operational imperative for U.S. Strategic Command, and the Defense Logistics Agency is an indispensable partner in achieving it, said Air Force...
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DLA inducts five new members into the Hall of Fame

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May. 11, 2026
DLA welcomed five new inductees into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters May 7. This year’s inductees are Anthony D’Ambrosio, Lillian Gardner,...
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Wallace H. Robinson Jr.

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May. 07, 2026
A military leader known for his executive competence, focus on military readiness and driving efficiency during a period of significant personnel reductions is a 2026 DLA Hall...
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DLA Disposition Services News

Liz Kidd Spotlight

Leadership Spotlight: A Q&A with Elizabeth Kidd

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May. 19, 2026
Hi! I’m Elizabeth Kidd; most people call me Liz. I’ve been with the Defense Logistics Agency for a little more than a year and a half, working in Human Resources and Resource...
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PACE Spotlight

PACER DLA Today Spotlight – Ashley Jordan

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May. 15, 2026
Ashley Jordan is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence (PACE) Group 50, which began in 2025. For her second year in the PACE Program, she will transition to Fort...
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Appalachian law enforcement team grateful for DLA excess property support

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May. 13, 2026
A rural county in the North Carolina hills recently singled out the work of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services field personnel and the utility of the agency’s Law...
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36 states attend LESO seminar in Battle Creek

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May. 07, 2026
The agency’s 25th annual Law Enforcement Support Office National Seminar brought in partners from as far away as the U.S. Virgin Islands to learn about recent 1033 Program...
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DLA Distribution News

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DLA Distribution personnel earn national recognition for logistics excellence

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May. 19, 2026
Two employees and one Defense Logistics Agency Distribution team received 2026 awards from the National Institute of Packaging, Handling, and Logistics Engineers for their...
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DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s Unitized Group Rations keep warfighters fed

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May. 18, 2026
Since 1985, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin’s UGR mission has been assembling, packing and shipping various types of rations kits. Known originally as...
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DLA Distribution leadership discusses organizational health, transformation

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May. 04, 2026
Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, discussed the results from the command’s 2025...
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Operational Synergy: DLA Distribution Commander’s Annual Site Visit to San Diego

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May. 01, 2026
Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, and Joe Faris, acting deputy commander, DLA Distribution, recently visited the team at...
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DLA Energy News

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Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee unites military branches in fuel logistics

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May. 18, 2026
The Joint Petroleum Course at Fort Lee serves as the War Department’s central hub for fuel logistics operations. Established through a 2022 agreement between Defense Logistics...
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DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate Convenes for Annual Managers’ Workshop

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May. 12, 2026
Quality managers from across Defense Logistics Agency Energy regions gathered recently for a weeklong workshop, focusing on face-to-face collaboration, resolving operational...
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The “Oppenheim Effect”: Lee B. Oppenheim inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame

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May. 08, 2026
After more than four decades supporting the fuel needs of the warfighter at Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Lee B. Oppenheim was inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame at the...
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lee Oppenheim

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May. 06, 2026
A technical expert recognized for his expertise in fuel quality assurance and resolving complex supply chain challenges is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
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DLA Troop Support News

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Mission ready: How workplace morale strengthens mental health and warfighter support

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May. 15, 2026
A group of employees at the DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain work together to boost morale and improve mental health within the workforce. Working in tandem on two...
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Leadership and subject matter experts from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and the Travis Association for the Blind stand together during a facility walkthrough in Austin, Texas, April 30, 2026. The collaborative visit brought together key personnel from both organizations to align logistics strategies with the strict requirements of an upcoming financial review and reinforce their shared commitment to accountability.

Breaking the audit cycle with proactive frontline readiness

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May. 07, 2026
DLA Troop Support is aggressively pursuing a clean financial audit by taking its accountability mission directly to the supply chain’s front lines.
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lillian Gardner

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May. 04, 2026
An acquisition professional known as a contracting role model and mentor to hundreds of acquisitions professionals is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.
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2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Anthony D’Ambrosio

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May. 01, 2026
A leader in logistics supply known for managing major tailored vendor programs and spearheading contingency support during historic humanitarian events is a 2026 DLA Hall of...
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DLA Weapons Support News

DLA Weapons Support marks leadership transition at Cherry Point

DLA Weapons Support marks leadership transition at Cherry Point

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May. 19, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support held a Relinquishment of Charge ceremony April 30 at Millers Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
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Partnerships drive cost savings on critical aircraft component

Partnerships drive cost savings on critical aircraft component

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May. 18, 2026
Coordination between Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support, service program offices and industry partners ensured fair pricing for a critical aircraft component,...
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EMS Week spotlight: Joseph Dougher

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May. 18, 2026
May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. In honor of this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” Joseph Dougher shares details about his job as a...
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Honoring the badge: DSCC hosts interagency ceremony for National Police Week

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May. 14, 2026
Local and federal law enforcement partners gathered at the Defense Supply Center Columbus May 11 to observe the start of National Police Week. The ceremony served as a tribute...
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