WEBVTT 00:04.643 --> 00:07.393 (dramatic music) 00:14.760 --> 00:16.810 - [Narrator] The Defense Logistics Agency 00:16.810 --> 00:18.721 is a complex network of people, 00:18.721 --> 00:21.723 processes, and organizations. 00:21.777 --> 00:25.600 At DLA, we focus not just on our mission 00:25.820 --> 00:30.033 or how we do it, but we also understand the why. 00:30.300 --> 00:33.653 It's all about serving the warfighter and the nation. 00:34.003 --> 00:37.200 Logistics is about managing and controlling 00:37.200 --> 00:41.093 the flow of goods, energy, and other resources. 00:41.450 --> 00:44.993 It's also about rapid response and big data. 00:45.440 --> 00:47.993 We push ourselves to meet challenges, 00:48.150 --> 00:51.083 be innovative, and think strategically. 00:51.840 --> 00:53.814 At the Defense Logistics Agency, 00:53.814 --> 00:58.803 logistics is our profession, our mission, our passion. 00:59.350 --> 01:04.203 DLA is The Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency. 01:06.910 --> 01:10.846 In 1961, the defense supply agency was established 01:10.846 --> 01:14.293 to order common parts for the military's services. 01:14.700 --> 01:19.700 In 1977, DSA became Defense Logistics Agency 01:20.420 --> 01:22.240 and began performing a mission 01:22.640 --> 01:25.723 that was more than just ordering parts. 01:27.320 --> 01:31.810 Headquartered at Fort Belvoir, DLA is a global enterprise 01:31.810 --> 01:34.669 postured to meet warfighter, whole of government, 01:34.669 --> 01:36.820 and partner and allied nation's 01:36.820 --> 01:39.523 logistics requirements around the world. 01:39.790 --> 01:42.520 For us, logistics means leveraging 01:42.520 --> 01:45.120 our world wide network and expertise 01:45.240 --> 01:47.383 to sustain warfighter readiness, 01:47.383 --> 01:50.863 and increase effectiveness to our government partners. 01:51.120 --> 01:54.450 It also means our dedicated teams, located in our 01:54.450 --> 01:58.372 regional and major subordinate commands, or MSE's, 01:58.372 --> 02:01.501 work tirelessly to acquire and provide the supplies 02:01.501 --> 02:05.093 and services you need to accomplish your mission. 02:05.320 --> 02:09.290 When you think of DLA, our expertise is procurement. 02:09.290 --> 02:12.150 Think of an end to end supply chain provider. 02:12.150 --> 02:16.170 We achieve this by working with more than 12,000 suppliers 02:16.170 --> 02:20.793 to manage nine supply chains, provide about 5,000,000 items, 02:20.870 --> 02:23.420 and more than $34,000,000,000 02:23.420 --> 02:25.623 in goods and services annually. 02:25.790 --> 02:29.554 DLA supports more than 2,300 weapon systems, 02:29.554 --> 02:33.453 and nearly 100% of fuel for the military services. 02:33.690 --> 02:35.573 We offer energy solutions, 02:35.700 --> 02:38.654 manage the reutilization of military equipment, 02:38.654 --> 02:40.958 administer the storage and disposal 02:40.958 --> 02:43.447 of strategic and critical materials, 02:43.447 --> 02:45.543 offer document services, 02:45.670 --> 02:48.174 manage distribution centers world wide, 02:48.174 --> 02:50.481 and provide logistics information products 02:50.481 --> 02:54.043 that leverage data with cutting edge technology. 02:54.315 --> 02:57.858 DLA also supports 110 nations, 02:57.858 --> 03:01.643 with $2,000,000,000 in foreign military sales. 03:02.410 --> 03:05.483 As The Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency, 03:05.850 --> 03:09.720 our number one priority is to strengthen service readiness 03:09.720 --> 03:12.523 and lethality for our combatant commands. 03:12.941 --> 03:17.156 We exist to provide warfighters with what they need, 03:17.156 --> 03:20.083 where they need it, when they need it. 03:21.740 --> 03:24.743 Our dedication to support our nation runs deep. 03:25.160 --> 03:27.450 And our global network and expertise in 03:27.450 --> 03:31.233 supply chain management, not only supports the warfighter, 03:31.378 --> 03:34.580 but we are also able to improve efficiency 03:34.910 --> 03:36.680 and increase effectiveness of our 03:36.680 --> 03:38.473 whole of government partners, 03:38.710 --> 03:42.123 especially in domestic and international operations. 03:43.247 --> 03:48.247 At DLA, we understand logistics is not just about supplies. 03:48.630 --> 03:50.253 It is about collaboration, 03:50.530 --> 03:54.423 building strong relationships, and being cost conscious. 03:54.800 --> 03:57.480 We work hard to align our strategic plan 03:57.480 --> 04:00.320 and our efforts to enable DOD and the nation 04:00.670 --> 04:04.623 to address immediate needs and long term challenges. 04:05.655 --> 04:08.405 (dramatic music) 04:09.140 --> 04:14.140 Speed, robust partnerships, resilient networks, 04:15.760 --> 04:18.543 the ability to deploy at a moment's notice, 04:18.726 --> 04:22.603 global posture, cutting edge technologies, 04:22.990 --> 04:27.453 this is logistics, this is DLA, 04:27.506 --> 04:31.177 The Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency.