OUR MISSION
A cutting-edge professional development association providing relevant, real and solution-oriented learning and collaboration opportunities to logistics and acquisition professionals across the Department of War, industry and academia.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
OUR MEMBERS SAY IT BEST
“Through LOA, I’ve built strong bonds with fellow logisticians. These connections have reshaped my approach, fostering collaborative solutions and turning challenges into shared successes.”
“Joining the Logistics Officer Association (LOA) has offered me many benefits, from professional development opportunities to reconnecting with friends and mentors. Whether you are new to the logistics career field or a seasoned veteran, this incredible organization has several possibilities. Join, learn, and expand your logistics family with LOA!”
“The Logistics Officer Association is an amazing organization that has helped me develop as a logistics leader, but more importantly, created a broad network of fellow professionals I can reach out to any time. I highly recommend all officers join LOA; it will provide huge returns on investment — all you have to do is join, participate, and have some fun.”
IN THE NEWS TODAY
Covering topics important to our members and the profession.
LOA Presidents Letter, Summer 2026
Greetings LOGNATION, As I write this letter, our community is in motion. LOA's four-part WISE Series symposiums — spanning 2025 and into 2026 — [...]
LOA Editors Letter, Summer 2026
Fellow Logisticians, This summer, our nation began a year-long celebration commemorating 250 years of Independence. Anniversaries naturally encourage reflection, but they also challenge us [...]
From Identity Cards to Fingerprints: Why Military Logistics Needs to Move From Proxy-Based to Item-Based Tracing
Eisenhower’s line gets quoted often enough that it can start to feel like a slogan. It isn’t. Move a brigade, sustain a carrier strike [...]