DLA News Archive

Aug. 14, 2023

Documentary on DLA’s COVID-19 support to air Aug. 15 in HQC conference room

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new documentary that portrays how DLA became a leading character in the nation’s COVID-19 response will premiere in the HQC Kabeiseman Conference Room Aug. 15.

March 10, 2022

New application helps DLA track COVID-19 test kits for White House mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency has developed a new dashboard application to provide real-time metrics as it packs and distributes millions of free COVID-19 at-home tests to American households as part of the White House test kit mission.

Aug. 24, 2021

Communication across DLA ensures mission success as COVID-19 surge test site support hits the one-year mark

PHILADELPHIA — On August 5, 2020, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support delivered on its first request for personal protective equipment to supply Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 surge testing sites. A little more than a year and over 13 million lifesaving items later, the mission is as important as ever.

April 27, 2021

DLA supports White House effort to supply COVID-19 tests nationwide

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is working with the Department of Health and Human Services and Defense Department to provide over 8 million over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests nationwide.

Dec. 14, 2020

DLA supports whole of government, military services during difficult year

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Along with the rest of the world, the Defense Logistics Agency was affected by the coronavirus this year, but Headquarters and Major Subordinate Command employees overcame challenges to meet an unprecedented mission.

Oct. 13, 2020

Pentagon’s logistics agency plays key role in procuring, distributing limited pandemic supplies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department’s leading logistics agency is playing a key role in the national coronavirus response as it purchases and distributes desperately needed medical supplies for DOD and federal agencies.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA helps federal partners replenish national stockpile of personal protective equipment

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services to replenish the nearly depleted Strategic National Stockpile with personal protective equipment as the nation continues responding to COVID-19.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA liaison officer earns NORTHCOM trust, kudos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Defense Logistics Agency Liaison Officer Ralph Laurie has spent most of his DLA career at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado. During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, he helped NORTHCOM return thousands of passengers stranded on cruise ships arriving from overseas.

April 22, 2020

DLA leverages partnerships with FEMA, HHS to support pandemic

Through its strong partnership with FEMA and HHS, DLA is providing whole-of-government support to more than 40 federal agencies in the fight against a global pandemic.

May 12, 2017

A promise to Mom: Researcher, physician talks about preventing, detecting, treating cancer

A renowned oncologist shared his personal experiences, cancer-prevention advice and an overview of the latest treatments May 10, in recognition of Asian/Pacific Heritage Month.