DLA News Archive

Dec. 25, 2020

New Mid-America region director reflects on the year that was

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — As the world closes the book on 2020, the DLA Disposition Services Mid-America team can look back and know they not only provided support for the warfighter as they do every day, but extended that support to the fight against the pandemic, wildfires and hurricanes.

Dec. 23, 2020

DLA acquisition supports Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccine distribution

PHILADELPHIA — In order to facilitate DLA’s role in the Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, the first 30,200 doses of the Moderna vaccine destined for OCONUS and deployed Navy Fleet requirements were ordered on Dec. 11 by the organization’s pharmaceutical support arm in anticipation of an Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.

Dec. 23, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Mary Reed

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled “What the holidays mean to me.” The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.

Dec. 23, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Margaret "Rose" Waller

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled “What the holidays mean to me.” The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.

Dec. 22, 2020

DLA Distribution shipping COVID-19 vaccines to overseas troops

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency has received the first Defense Department shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and is immediately packaging the vaccines for shipment today to overseas and Navy fleet locations.

Dec. 22, 2020

Land and Maritime small business leader bids farewell after 40 years of service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime will bid farewell to retiring Office of Small Business Programs Director Anita Luich in January. Luich took time this month to share insights from her 40 years of service to the nation.

Dec. 22, 2020

2020 in review: Year full of change, challenge and opportunity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As 2020 comes to a close, the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime looks back at the highlights of the past year supporting our nation’s warfighters.

Dec. 22, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Chicnee Brown

RICHMOND, VA — During the month of December, DLA Aviation Public Affairs will be running a special series of stories titled “What the holidays mean to me.” The purpose is to spotlight members of the DLA Aviation workforce during the holidays.

Dec. 22, 2020

DLA team solves mysteries to help identify Americans missing in action

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Logistics Operations employee Roger Klaren used drawings from old technical manuals to help identify a WWII plane.

Dec. 21, 2020

DLA, industry strengthen partnerships to support warfighters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic and other agency senior leaders hosted a Demand Forecast webinar Dec. 17 with private-sector leaders from 11 associations to help them best respond to DLA’s anticipated contract requirements and notify them of future business opportunities with DLA.