DLA News Archive

Oct. 27, 2017

Power Restoration Remains Top Concern In Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Power restoration remains the priority in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Defense Department is responding with about 11,400 active duty and National Guard service members, a DoD spokesman said.

Oct. 25, 2017

DLA Energy and FEMA's partnership continues

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — As it has in the past, Defense Logistics Agency Energy supports hurricane relief efforts for recovery across the nation. So far, this year has been a challenging hurricane season and although it’s a coordinated effort to get the job done, one of the most dedicated team members is Contracting Officer Georgia Dotson.

Oct. 10, 2017

Puerto Rico Response Continues With More Than 13,000 Personnel

WASHINGTON — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — The Defense Department continues to respond to deadly hurricane damage in Puerto Rico, with 13,229 personnel now on the island and medical support operations ongoing aboard the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort.