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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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LTG Mark Simerly stands in front of American and military service flags, with a note in the bottom left corner labeled "LTG Mark Simerly, Director, Defense Logistics Agency" with the DLA emblem

DLA director announces transformation updates

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Apr. 10, 2026
The Defense Logistics Agency is focused on enhancing operational effectiveness by improving how the agency aligns with customers, streamlining processes and presenting a...
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DLA leaders call for transformation, empowered workforce at management course

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Apr. 08, 2026
The era of uncontested logistics is over and the Defense Logistics Agency must rapidly transform how it thinks, acts, operates and leverages technology to support the...
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Logistics summit builds momentum for integrating global sustainment efforts across the Joint Force

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Apr. 07, 2026
Senior leaders and action officers from across the War Department gathered for a week-long decision-making conference to enhance alignment among their operational concepts and...
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DLA Disposition Services News

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Million dollars saved & readiness improved

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Apr. 29, 2026
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services recently strengthened its response capabilities and saved taxpayer money by obtaining a command and communications...
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Staff from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services talk with fellow trade professionals at their booth during the Recycled Materials Association Convention on April 14, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Disposition Services participates in ReMA ‘26

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Apr. 24, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel joined more than 6,000 suppliers, recyclers, and service providers at the Recycled Materials Association convention in...
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Cedric Omar is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence (PACE) Group 50, which began in 2025. For his second year in the PaCE Program, he will be assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as a Property Disposal Specialist with environmental duties.

PACER Spotlight: Piotr “Cedric” A. Omar

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Apr. 21, 2026
Cedric Omar is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence (PACE) Group 50, which began in 2025. For his second year in the PACE Program, he will be assigned to Eglin...
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The Perth Amboy Police department used a snow melter obtained through DLA’s Law Enforcement Support Office, administered by DLA Disposition Services LESO program, to clear streets after a snowstorm that left about 12 inches of snow on the city.

Perth Amboy Police use DLA excess

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Apr. 14, 2026
New Jersey police get an edge on winter with excess property from the Defense Logistics Agency.
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DLA Distribution News

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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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John Race, left, receives a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate of Achievement from his supervisor, Keith R. Smoly, Defense Logistics Agency information Operations regional director, in Sigonella, Italy, April 30, 2026. Race led a continuous process improvement project for DLA Distribution that successfully streamlined a recurring weekly task. The initiative utilized long-distance coaching from DLA Troop Support to create a standardized, efficient workflow that can be adopted across the enterprise.

Coaching across continents: How DLA Troop Support mentorship conquered a six-hour time difference

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Apr. 30, 2026
A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building...
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DLA Distribution hosts DLA director for Annual Operating Plan review

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Apr. 20, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leadership hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, for an update on the 2026 DLA Distribution Annual Operating Plan progress...
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DLA Distribution Europe makes headway on MRE transport challenges

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Apr. 03, 2026
Army Lt. Col. Michael Zdrojesky, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe, attended the joint meeting of the RID/ADR/ADN Committee of Experts and the Working...
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DLA Energy News

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New DLA Energy pipeline fortifies fuel readiness at MacDill

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May. 01, 2026
After 13 years of navigating complex environmental studies, multi-layered partnerships and intricate engineering challenges, a state-of-the-art fuel pipeline is being...
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Strategic energy for global advantage: 2026 DLA Energy Worldwide event kicks off

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Apr. 22, 2026
More than 2,000 energy leaders are gathering at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City for the 2026 Defense Logistics Agency Energy Worldwide event to address critical challenges in...
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DLA senior leaders review DLA Energy’s strategic progress, innovation

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Apr. 13, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency senior leadership conducted a mid-year review of the annual operating plan at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on April 10.DLA Director Army Lt. Gen...
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DLA Energy Commander Recognizes Operational Excellence and Provides Update on Recent Climate Survey

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Apr. 07, 2026
In a packed town hall meeting Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, DLA Energy commander, and George Atwood, DLA Energy deputy commander, addressed data-driven victories, employee...
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DLA Troop Support News

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz examines a nearly completed Presidential flag during a visit to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia on April 27. His visit included a tour of the flag room.

Top Marine enlisted leader visits DLA Troop Support

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Apr. 30, 2026
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support welcomed Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz to Philadelphia on April 27.
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John Race, left, receives a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate of Achievement from his supervisor, Keith R. Smoly, Defense Logistics Agency information Operations regional director, in Sigonella, Italy, April 30, 2026. Race led a continuous process improvement project for DLA Distribution that successfully streamlined a recurring weekly task. The initiative utilized long-distance coaching from DLA Troop Support to create a standardized, efficient workflow that can be adopted across the enterprise.

Coaching across continents: How DLA Troop Support mentorship conquered a six-hour time difference

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Apr. 30, 2026
A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building...
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The Defense Logistics Agency graduated more than 80 employees from its Pathways to Career Excellence Program in a ceremony in Philadelphia on April 22.

Forging the future: DLA celebrates the latest graduates from the Pathways to Career Excellence Program

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Apr. 27, 2026
The Defense Logistics Agency graduated more than 80 employees from its Pathways to Career Excellence Program in a ceremony in Philadelphia on April 22.
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Shaping the future of military logistics, DLA Director Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and DLA Troop Support Commander Brig. Gen. Sean Kelly met with senior leaders from across DLA Troop Support's four supply chains. Their strategic conversation centered on modernization and integrating artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of DLA's support to the Warfighter.

DLA Troop Support begins journey to predictive data with AI integration

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Apr. 14, 2026
Stressing the urgency of a new strategic pivot for military logistics, the director of the Defense Logistics Agency returned to his former command in Philadelphia for a...
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DLA Weapons Support News

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PaCER Spotlight: Megan Palovchik

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May. 01, 2026
Megan Palovchik is a current member of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Columbus) Pathways to Career Excellence program. She began her PaCE journey in February...
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Top performers honored at annual awards ceremony

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Apr. 30, 2026
The team at Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) recognized the achievements of its top performers during the 6th annual awards ceremony April 28 in the Frank...
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DLA Weapons Support solves critical sustainment gap with proactive acquisition initiative

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Apr. 24, 2026
Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support has developed an innovative contracting solution, the Rapid Sustainment Initiative, to fix a critical problem in the military...
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Joint review marks milestone in DLA supply chain transformation

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Apr. 23, 2026
In a significant demonstration of cross-locational collaboration, leaders and subject matter experts from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, and...
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