DLA News Archive

Jan. 24, 2021

Longstanding partnership reduces part wait time, cost

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command website — A U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command partnership with an arm of the Defense Logistics Agency will significantly reduce delivery time on necessary parts while simultaneously saving millions of dollars.

Jan. 9, 2021

NAS Sigonella Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet website — Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella received the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 8 as part of the Department of Defense’s effort to protect its personnel against the virus.

Jan. 9, 2021

NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, industry partners overcome logistics challenges to support USS Mount Whitney

Gaeta, Italy — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet website — In mid-December, the U.S. military, civilian, and Italian national team members of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (NAVSUP FLCSI) provided continuous logistics support and postal services during a month-long regular overhaul (ROH) to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship was berthed at the San Giorgio del Porto in Genoa, Italy.

Jan. 6, 2021

Old equipment finds new home with DLA Disposition Services

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, provides sustainment to multiple weapons systems in various stages of their lifecycle.

Jan. 5, 2021

Army Distributes COVID-19 Vaccine to Troops in Korea

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — Teams at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea (USAMMC-K), working in collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency, began receiving, storing and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 25.

Dec. 21, 2020

AEDC Base Civil Engineering Branch vital to mission success at Arnold AFB

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Arnold Air Force Base website — From mowing grass to operating test utility systems, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Civil Engineering Branch, or TSDC, ensures the readiness of the grounds, facilities and utility systems at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of AEDC.

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. 10, 2020

Fueling freedom

TYNDALL AIR FORCE, Fla. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Tyndall Air Force Base website — Every specialty in the Air Force has an important role in achieving air dominance and superiority. The 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Tyndall is no different, providing clean and efficient fuel for flying missions.

Dec. 8, 2020

435th LOC keeps cargo moving

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa website — Service Airmen within the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing take their jobs seriously to sustain troops in austere locations in Africa where local food sources are scarce and the 435th Logistics Operations Cell ensure they get the job done.

Dec. 2, 2020

Logistics Center in Yokosuka Completes Three-Year Pipeline Project

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka joined with Gilbane Building Company to complete a pipeline repair project at Defense Fuel Service Point (DFSP) Hakozaki.