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Masked soldier processes swabs.

March 31, 2020

Logisticians Make COVID-19 Fight Possible

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — Joint Staff logisticians are working around the clock to help civilian authorities deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

A Soldier from the 7th Mission Support Command works in the warehouse at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe in Germany in support of COVID-19 response efforts.

March 31, 2020

Army Medical Logistics Command shifts into overdrive to support worldwide fight against COVID-19

PIRMASENS, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — As the battle against COVID-19 across Europe continues to rage, Soldiers at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe (USAMMC-E) have been working in overdrive to achieve their medical support mission.

A photo of U.S. Air National Guard Mario Lopez-Casas putting sheets on a hospital bed inside the Los Angeles Convention Center.

March 30, 2020

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

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — 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.

Airplane parked at an airport gate.

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.

Street cleaners spray while wearing anti-virus suits.

March 25, 2020

Disposal specialist aids Italy’s pandemic fight

Battle Creek, Mich. — A longtime agency veteran is coordinating civil protection volunteers in Sicily.

Employee Assistance Program logo with "your place for information and assistance on coronavirus and its effects on DLA employees."

March 25, 2020

Agency provides wellness resources during pandemic

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — As the coronavirus disease spreads, many DLA employees are anxious and uncertain about the future. DLA's EAP staff provides resources for employees and their families to help manage stress.

Property Disposal Specialist Keneicsha Monroe examines some ventilators at the DLA Disposition Services site at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Monroe and other specialists at all DLA Disposition Services sites having been working to locate high demand medical supplies and equipment in the excess property inventory to have items ready for reutilization, transfer and donation requisitions in support of the COVID-19 response.

March 20, 2020

Agency answers call for medical equipment

Battle Creek, Michigan — The employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services locations have a long history of making excess military equipment available to help those dealing with emergencies and natural disasters, and the COVID-19 response is no exception.

A uniformed soldier wears a face mask while taking the temperature of another soldier.

March 17, 2020

DOD Poised to Provide Masks, Ventilators, Labs for Coronavirus Fight

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — The Defense Department has agreed to provide medical supplies and capabilities to the Department of Health and Human Services to help combat further coronavirus infections, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

DLA Aviation town hall highlights coming changes

March 5, 2020

DLA Aviation town hall highlights coming changes

Richmond, Va. — A special Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander’s Town Hall March 4 brought a full house to the Frank P. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford addressed several issues including supply chain realignment, the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Year of Accountability and a special award.