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News | May 25, 2016

‘DLA R&D’: May/June issue of Loglines available

By DLA Public Affairs

The May/June edition of Loglines magazine, “Research and Development,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at applied research the agency is developing or considering.

  • “Power to the Warfighters” reports on new battery technologies.
  • “Rations: Better Seal, Longer Shelf Life” discusses two DLA projects that aim to improve battlefield meals.
  • “Parts on Demand” explores the brave new world of 3-D printing, also known as additive manufacturing.


This issue also includes a question-and-answer column with Director of Logistics Operations Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith and a look at product test centers. In addition, a history piece looks at the development of the Meal, Ready to Eat, over the decades. 

Printed copies of Loglines are available throughout DLA’s locations and can be printed from the online PDF. To subscribe to Loglines, email
loglines@dla.mil.