D Defense Logistics Agency

As the nation's combat logistics support agency, the Defense Logistics Agency manages the global supply chain - from raw materials to end user to disposition - for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, 10 combatant commands, other federal agencies, and partner and allied nations. DLA also supplies 86 percent of the military's spare parts and nearly 100 percent of fuel and troop support consumables, manages the reutilization of military equipment, provides catalogs and other logistics information products, and offers document automation and production services to a host of military and federal agencies. Headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, DLA is a global enterprise - wherever the United States has a significant military presence, DLA is there to support. DLA Quick Facts:-DLA provides more than $35 billion in goods and services annually.-Employs about 25,000 civilians and military. -Supports more than 2,300 weapon systems. -Manages nine supply chains and about 5 million items. -Administers the storage and disposal of strategic and critical materials to support national defense.-Operates in most states and 28 countries.-Operates a global network of distribution centers. DLA's warehousing strategy is driven by the commitment to better serve warfighters, co-locating with the armed forces while placing supplies where they are most needed. By positioning material closer to its customers, DLA is able to decrease wait time, reduce cost and improve military readiness. -Leads DoD's efforts to supply the military services with alternative fuel and renewable energy solutions. -Supports disaster response and humanitarian relief efforts at home and abroad.-Supports other federal agencies, state and local governments with items such as uniforms, food and fuel. Customers include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of the Interior, Health and Human Services, Forestry Service, and the Department of Agriculture School Lunch Program.