LTG Simerly sat down with America Makes’ Kimberly Gibson at MILAM 2026 to discuss how DLA is harnessing the power of advanced manufacturing to support defense logistics and supply chain operations.
As the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), LTG Simerly is responsible for managing the end-to-end global defense supply chain for the U.S. military and allied nations, overseeing more than $45 billion in annual goods and services. He leads over 25,000 employees supporting all five military services, 40+ federal agencies, and partner nations.