Defense Logistics Agency

Entering its second year, DLA expanded its PaCE orientation, offering more than 25 contracting specialists and technical professionals the chance to connect with senior leaders, engage with peers, and explore career development opportunities. Current and recent PaCERs, like Courtney Minor and Annalise Henzler, shared how the orientation helped them build connections and see the full scope of DLA’s mission to support the warfighter. “The orientation helped me see the full picture of what ‘Warfighter First, Warfighter Always,’ means because everyone’s job is vital to helping the warfighter, and there are so many different teams putting in all of this effort to make sure things work,” said Annalise Henzler, a contracting specialist. Learn more about how DLA is investing in its future leaders: https://lnkd.in/e3KqWXDE #PaCE #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WarfighterSupport #DLALogistics #AcquisitionExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment

“Our mission is not just logistics; it’s about helping people,” said Army Lt. Col. Kimberly Ellenburg, DDXX team commander. After #HurricaneHelene made landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast, the DLA Distribution Expeditionary (DDXX) team quickly mobilized to provide essential logistical support. In partnership with FEMA and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) at Fort Campbell, the team has already processed 64 semi-trailers of critical supplies like food, water, and generators—with another 145 trucks expected in the coming days. Learn more about DLA’s role in supporting USNORTHCOM and FEMA’s efforts during Hurricane Helene relief: https://lnkd.in/ebGRSRpx #DisasterRelief #Helene #DisasterResponse #disasterreliefefforts #flooding #FortCampbell #emergencysupplies #Disastersupplies #Florida

Happy #ManufacturingDay! Without our dedicated partners – large and small businesses, government agencies, and the 9 manufacturing innovation institutes – #DLA couldn’t move 5 million line items annually to support our warfighters, including: 🔹Aviation equipment 🔹Building and construction materials 🔹Hardware 🔹MREs 🔹Metal casting and forging 🔹Uniforms 🔹Semiconductor chips 🛠️ What type of manufacturing do you work closely with? Drop an emoji or comment below to show your connection to the world of manufacturing! #MFGDay #Aviation #MissionReady #MilitarySupport #GlobalLogistics #SmallBusinesses | Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program | America Makes | MxD | LIFT | AIM Photonics | NextFlex | Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) | Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA | ARM Institute | BioMADE

During a Global Town Hall, the DLA Director outlined how DLA transforms with cutting-edge logistics, partnerships, and innovations to keep warfighters mission-ready! “DLA was built to last. It was also built to change, and that’s really important as we think about the changing character of war,” Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly said. Vice Director Brad Bunn emphasized the importance of agility, transparency, and collaboration in DLA’s operations, while Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sergeant Alvin Dyer reinforced DLA’s core values of respect, trust, and service, reminding us all to look out for one another. In a rapidly changing world, Team DLA is transforming how we think, act, and operate to stay ahead in a contested logistics environment. For more insights, check out the full article and town hall recording here: https://lnkd.in/eyScPzmu #Agility #AgileLogistics #MissionReady #TownHall #Logistics #DefenseLogistics #ContestedLogistics

Senior military leaders from the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq visited DLA Headquarters to learn about our warehousing, distribution, and property disposal processes. 🚛📦 The discussions focused on DLA’s best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to managing logistics across the U.S. military. “Today’s engagement with DLA leadership provided MoPA with access to the best logistics thinkers in the country, their best practices, lessons learned, innovative approaches, and tools for how they execute the mission,” said Army Maj. Frederick Tarantino, a representative from the Office of Security Cooperation – Iraq who helped facilitate the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs visit. These engagements are key to building a sustainable logistics enterprise in Kurdistan, supporting front-line brigades in the Iraqi-led defeat of ISIS. 🔗 Learn more about their visit and the collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gbfj9bqP #ForeignVisit #IraqiMilitary #Iraq #MilitaryCollaboration #Logistics

#DLAResearchandDevelopment’s Technology Accelerator Team is empowering senior employees to think, act, and operate differently to tackle evolving logistics challenges. The recent Innovation Navigators course – the last of fiscal year 2024 and fifth since November 2022 – brought nearly 30 participants together to break down silos, solve shared problems, and strengthen teamwork across the agency. Through hands-on exercises, employees explored ways to overcome disruptions in logistics operations, with a focus on contested logistics. Hattie Felder, a management analyst with the DLA Business Management Office, emphasized the value of connection: “A key to this course for me was building those critical relationships and making those connections,” she said. “It’s all about sharing knowledge so we can better solve our common problems together.” Interested in joining the next Innovation Navigators course? Stay tuned for more offerings in fiscal 2025! #Teamwork #Logistics #Leadership #LearningOpportunity #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #StrategicThinking #ProfessionalGrowth

When suicide hits home, the heartache of losing a loved one goes on. For Angela Phillips, a #DLAAviation team member at Oklahoma City, National Suicide Prevention Month holds a deeper meaning. After losing her husband, Terry Phillips, to suicide in 2023, Angela now advocates for mental health awareness and support, particularly for those in leadership roles. "Even those who seem strong can be hiding battles we can’t see," Angela shared. Her story is a reminder to prioritize mental health, check in on loved ones, and create open conversations about seeking help. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line are available 24/7. ➡️ Read Angela's powerful story and learn how you can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/e_SjAAv7 #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #TakeAction #YouAreNotAlone #SuicideAwareness #VeteransCrisisLine

DLA recently hosted its Senior Leader Orientation Course, welcoming 52 senior military and civilian leaders from around the world! 🌍 This three-day course provided a high-level overview of DLA's mission, priorities, and the critical support we provide to the warfighter. DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly encouraged these new leaders to see themselves, their teams, and the mission within the broader strategy while introducing the agency’s new strategic plan. Join us in welcoming these new leaders in the comments below! Discover more insights from the DLA director and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer here: https://lnkd.in/ehBjXt4w #Leadership #DefenseLogistics #GlobalDefense #WarfighterSupport

#DLADispositionServices is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace for employees across the globe! 🌍 Recently, the EEO and SARC teams traveled to Germany and Italy to provide in-person EEO refresher training and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program sessions. "By providing training that reinforces the boundaries of acceptable behavior and empowers employees to take action, we can prevent incidents before they occur and create a culture of respect and accountability," said SARC Krista Nawrocki. Learn more about how DLA Disposition Services is creating a culture of respect and accountability: https://lnkd.in/ehcxwsvP  #WorkplaceSafety #SexualAssaultPrevention #Prevention 

The #DLADistribution Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) team recently launched an interactive workshop to help leaders and managers streamline operations, reduce waste, and drive excellence. Leaders from DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia, and Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, took part in the hands-on workshop, gaining new tools and skills to improve operational capabilities. "Improving processes to create efficiencies benefits the employees, saves time and money, but ultimately gets material to the warfighter all the time and on time," said Army Lt. Col. Allen Luna, commander of DLA Distribution Tobyhanna. Curious to learn more about this workshop? Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gPQBwXyf #Workshop #ProblemSolving #ChangeManagement #InteractiveWorkshop