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A woman stands outside holding a case of water bottles while a Soldier and man look on.

Oct. 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene: 21M meals, 285K gallons of fuel among DLA’s support to FEMA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Providing vital supplies to those crawling back from the devastating blows of Hurricane Helene remains a significant endeavor for DLA.

Two police officers have their guns out in an office setting with cubicles to look for an active shooter. There is a evaluator in an orange vest watching them. There is a victim in a military uniform lying on the floor.

Oct. 8, 2024

Full-scale exercise tests crisis response at Defense Supply Center Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus’ emergency response procedures were tested during a full-scale crisis response exercise Sept. 19.

Attendee of fuel forum pose for group photo.

Oct. 8, 2024

DLA Energy leaders focus on solutions to contested logistics problems in EUCOM, AFRICOM

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Energy senior leaders met with DLA Europe & Africa teams, U.S. military leaders and coalition partners from 18 countries during the 19th Fuel Exchange Agreements Forum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

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Oct. 7, 2024

PACE Spotlight: Jordan Whitaker

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Jordan Whitaker is a current member of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence Program Group 46, which began in 2023. For his second year in the PACE Program, Whitaker will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services Fort Mead, Maryland, site.

Trailers are parked outside in a parking lot with people walking around in reflective vests.

Oct. 7, 2024

DLA Distribution Expeditionary deploys in support of Hurricane Helene relief efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary team deployed in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency mission to establish a forward Incident Support Base at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, following Hurricane Helene to receive, track and ship lifesaving commodities to aid those impacted by the storm’s destruction.

A black soldier in camo stands over gas cans with a fuel hose.

Oct. 7, 2024

DLA supplies active-duty troops assisting Hurricane Helene response

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is working with U.S. Northern Command to ensure active-duty troops are equipped to help federal, state and local officials clear routes and transport supplies to remote areas in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

A group of people are seated on stage. They have papers in front of them and are all in business attire. There are two women and four men.

Oct. 7, 2024

Common dilemmas discussed at Leader-led Live Annual Ethics Training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Common ethical dilemmas were discussed at the annual Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Leader-led Live Annual Ethics Training Oct. 3 in the Operations Center Auditorium on Defense Supply Center Columbus.

individuals receive training in a classroom.

Oct. 5, 2024

DLA Energy Program Management Office: On the move

OKINAWA, Japan — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy Acquisition Support Division Program Management Office in collaboration with the Commander Action Group’s Defense Travel Services manager conducted an Indo-Pacific Staff Assistance Visit in Okinawa, Japan.

military vehicles and an overhead gantry crane

Oct. 4, 2024

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, executes high priority distribution mission supporting EUCOM

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, recently supported a high priority request for the loadout and rail shipping for hundreds of the International M1224- MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle to support operations in the United States European Command area of responsibility.

Members of the Old Town Run Club gather for a group photo at the Lincoln Memorial during the group’s inaugural “Pentagon to Ground Zero Run,”

Oct. 4, 2024

DLA Joint Reserve Force chief of staff leads inaugural charity run from Pentagon to ground zero

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — One night at a bar after having a drink with a fellow runner, Joint Reserve Force Chief of Staff Navy Capt. Onofrio Margioni pulled out a pencil and there on the back of a napkin, the two devised a plan for the 9/11 run.