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June 23, 2023

DLA helps with digital scanning of century-old glass pathology slides

The Joint Pathology Center possesses the nation’s oldest pathology tissue repository and one of the largest in the world with over 55 million glass slides and 30 million tissue blocks. For more than a century, its specialists have collected diseased tissue samples, preserving them for medical researchers of the future.

Feb. 16, 2023

DLA named Agency of the Year for supporting nation’s small businesses

Recognition of the DLA's success partnering with American small businesses reached new heights Feb. 15 when it was named Agency of the Year at the sold-out National Small Business Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jan. 29, 2023

Pendleton partnership has battery disposal down pat

Camp Pendleton relies on DLA’s hazardous waste removal expertise to avoid disposal costs and rid the sprawling base of hundreds of thousands of pounds in lead acid batteries each year.

Jan. 25, 2023

Red River property disposal team sets standard with massive HMMWV divestiture

Army Material Command recently turned in 2,870 High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicles to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team at Red River Army Depot in East Texas.

Dec. 7, 2022

DLA surplus helping lower vet homelessness rates

Veteran homelessness has been around a long time in the U.S. But rates are falling dramatically in the past two decades, and veterans stand downs offering free former military clothing and gear for attendees have been a vital part of that positive trajectory.

Dec. 1, 2022

Stand down screeners cast a wide net

A cohort of about 200 used and excess military property requisitioners - mostly social workers - regularly visit DLA's online inventory for items that will help their local homeless and at-risk veteran populations.

Nov. 22, 2022

DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California hosts the Naval Postgraduate School

DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California hosts the Naval Postgraduate School in hopes of establishing a working relationship.

Oct. 31, 2022

DLA set to exceed small business goals for 10th year, advances equity in procurement with outreach

DLA is set to exceed its DOD-assigned target in small business contracting for the 10th consecutive year despite a shrinking defense industrial base.

Oct. 26, 2022

DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California successfully ships F-35 parts to Denmark

DDJC successfully sent a test shipment of F-35 parts to Denmark as agreed upon between the U.S. and Danish government.

Oct. 25, 2022

DLA Distribution hosts Hellenic Army finance and sustainment directors

The positive partnership between the Hellenic Army and Air Force and DLA Distribution is long-standing – since 2013.