DLA News Archive

Dec. 15, 2020

DLA ready to ship COVID-19 vaccine to overseas locations, Navy fleet

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — With the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine in the arms of some healthcare workers, the Defense Logistics Agency is ready to ship doses for Defense Department employees outside the continental U.S. and the deployed U.S. Navy Fleet.

Dec. 15, 2020

Despite pandemic, DLA finds safe way to give to children in need through Angel Tree program

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, responded in great magnitude to this year’s Angel Tree program during the annual gift drop-off at DLA Installation Management Richmond’s Fire Department Dec. 9.

Dec. 15, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Paolo Pappalardo is recognized and awarded as one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s top ten employees

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In recognition for his efforts through the past year the Defense Logistics Agency recognizes Paolo Pappalardo as one of the Ten Outstanding DLA Personnel of the Year as part of the DLA 53rd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Program.

Dec. 14, 2020

HDIFC employees continue holiday tradition of helping neighbors

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center employees once again played Santa to benefit families in Battle Creek, Michigan, area in December through the Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family program.

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.

Dec. 14, 2020

What the holidays mean to me: Deborah Winston

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. 14, 2020

Harnessing technology among 2020 Business Support highlights

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Supporting the diverse business needs of the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services sites is a challenge in a normal year, but dealing with a pandemic while also implementing new tools made 2020 anything but normal.

Dec. 13, 2020

Logistics Center in Japan Completes Successful Year of HAZMAT Operations

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Navy website — Nearing the end of 2020, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka is on track to complete a successful year in the proper disposal, storage and inspection of hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

Dec. 11, 2020

Resource management director reflects on year

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The pandemic’s trampling of well-laid plans meant lots of on-the-fly changes in 2020.

Dec. 11, 2020

Fire prevention more important than ever during 2020 holiday season

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With more people staying home during this holiday season due to the current pandemic, the potential for fires has increased.