DLA News Archive

Tag: pandemic

Sept. 30, 2020

Commentary: 2020 events emphasize gravity of National Preparedness Month theme

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The coronavirus and numerous natural disasters highlighted the need for national vigilance. As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, DLA Security and Emergency Services Director Bruce Thomas encourages employees to remain aware and resilient.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Aug. 24, 2020) -- U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Sharon Day delivered three field hospitals, purchased by U.S. Southern Command, to the Costa Rican government during an official donation ceremony Aug. 24, 2020. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has procured 24 mobile hospitals for SOUTHCOM to donate to 11 countries throughout the region. (Photos courtesy U.S. Embassy Costa Rica)

Sept. 9, 2020

DLA provides mobile hospitals to SOUTHCOM nations for COVID-19 response

PHILADELPHIA — : Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is providing 24 mobile hospitals to the U.S. Southern Command for distribution to 11 countries in its region in support of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Official photo of a man in front of the U.S. and DLA flags

June 15, 2020

DLA operations leader describes supply chain resilience for COVID-19

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Multiple customers rushing to buy finite supplies was one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s biggest challenges in its COVID-19 response, the agency’s executive director of operations said during a June 11 virtual panel discussion on supply chain resilience.