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March 30, 2020

146th Airlift Wing assists in federal medical station setup for COVID-19 response in Los Angeles

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 146th Airlift Wing website — Airmen with the 146th Airlift Wing assisted in the setup of durable medical equipment and temporary hospital beds for a federal medical station at the Los Angeles Convention Center to aid in COVID-19 response on March 29, 2020 in Los Angeles.

March 30, 2020

Military hospital ships refuel to relieve area hospitals

Preparing for a different kind of war, military hospital ships loaded up on fuel in preparation for the Defense Department’s support to civil authorities responding to the spreading COVID-19 pandemic.

March 30, 2020

Natural gas brings environmentally friendly heat to DSCR

Benjamin Franklin once said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Those words of wisdom hold especially true in the world of environmental protection.

March 29, 2020

DLA Joint Reserve Force Director visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin

The Defense Logistics Agency Director of the Joint Reserve Force, Navy Reserve Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, visited DLA Distribution Expeditionary San Joaquin March 8 at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.

March 27, 2020

Commentary: Employee Assistance Program is here to help

These are strange times we find ourselves in. As the world grapples with coronavirus, it’s an especially stressful time for all and many are asking questions about what’s next.

March 27, 2020

San Joaquin’s Ybarra named South San Joaquin County Firefighter of the Year

Firefighter Capt. Gilbert Ybarra from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California received the top honor at a community recognition dinner Feb. 29.

March 26, 2020

Process improvement pilot program helps keep employees on their feet

A Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Continuous Process Improvement pilot program resulted in 700 employees receiving sit-to-stand desks at lower costs and faster delivery.

March 26, 2020

Ideas exchanged at DLA Disposition Services Mid-America Leadership Summit

DLA Disposition Services Area Manager Barbara Roberts delivers remarks on the Fort Hood site during the March Mid-America Leadership Summit held at Red River Army Depot, Texas.Each area within Mid-America had a leader review how they were performing and plans they had for the future. Issues discussed during the review ranged from safety to

March 25, 2020

DOD Establishes Task Force to Meet U.S. Medical Equipment Needs

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — The Defense Department has established a task force to deal with daily requests it is receiving for medical and personal protective equipment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security, and others.

March 25, 2020

DSCR Visitor Center moves to appointment only for CAC, retiree, dependent ID cards

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and guidance regarding social distancing, the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Visitor Center will begin issuing common access cards, retiree and military dependent identification cards by appointment only effective March 26.