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Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) receive pallets of food stores during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo ship USNS William McClean (T-AKE 12), April 1, 2021.

April 3, 2021

USS Roosevelt Conducts Replenishment-at-Sea

ATLANTIC OCEAN — DLA-provided subsistence was among the supplies loaded onto the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo ship USNS William McClean (T-AKE 12), April 1.

Personnel receiving vaccine

April 2, 2021

Defense Supply Center Columbus provides COVID-19 vaccine to workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After weeks of coordination, Defense Supply Center Columbus has begun COVID-19 vaccinations for DSCC personnel. First doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines were administered March 30. Partnerships between the Defense Logistics Agency, Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Ohio Army National Guard resulted in the activation of the local vaccination site.

Hocking Hills view

April 2, 2021

Chief of Staff’s Travel Log: Hocking Hills

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Visited Hocking Hills this past weekend. Thanks to some great recommendations. Located about one hour from Defense Supply Center Columbus, Hocking Hills offers a variety of services for outdoor activity. While we only hiked, the full list of available activities is really impressive.

DLA Distribution San Diego’s McVey retires after 55 years

April 2, 2021

DLA Distribution San Diego’s McVey retires after 55 years

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — James McVey, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, Industrial Support division supervisor, retired Feb. 26 after 55 years of government service.

Refurbishing program helps Air Force save money on critical aircraft parts

April 2, 2021

Refurbishing program helps Air Force save money on critical aircraft parts

Richmond, Va — Looking to pump the brakes on some of the expenses and waste associated with aircraft repair, the Air Force Commodity Council asked Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, to find a partner that could help refurbish and reuse carbon heat stacks.

White man in dress uniform with medals and ribbons sits in front of US and DLA flags.

April 1, 2021

New DLA chaplain to focus on community connections

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's new chaplain, Army Col. Christopher Archer, was called to preach when he was just 5 and has nurtured troops' souls through two simultaneous wars.

A DLA worker stands with a shipment of religious palms.

March 31, 2021

DLA Troop Support works to get Passover, Easter items to warfighters around the world

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is making sure warfighters all over the world have the special religious items and food they need to mark the Passover and Easter holidays.

Photo of man underlining the phrase, "Know Your Ethics Rules" with DLA logo in the background.

March 31, 2021

Employee investments could be a conflict of interest

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA General Counsel reminds employees that they may be limited on what stock they can own if their duties involve interacting with certain companies.

a SERE instructor demonstrates the “front drag” position while students stand on the stern observing the technique.

March 30, 2021

Excess watercraft to serve below the waves

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — While the Air Force is well known for its aircraft, people in the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area of Florida will soon know more about one of its watercraft as the excess vessel becomes a new addition to an artificial reef.

Mission essential employees at DLA Distribution receive COVID-19 vaccine By Dawn Bonsell, DLA Distribution Public Affairs

March 30, 2021

Mission essential employees at DLA Distribution receive COVID-19 vaccine

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Over 1,000 mission essential employees who’ve remained on site at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna to provide pandemic support received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by March 26.