DLA News Archive

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA liaison officer earns NORTHCOM trust, kudos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Defense Logistics Agency Liaison Officer Ralph Laurie has spent most of his DLA career at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado. During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, he helped NORTHCOM return thousands of passengers stranded on cruise ships arriving from overseas.

Sept. 2, 2020

DLA stores, distributes PPE for VA facilities ahead of potential virus spread in fall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A Defense Logistics Agency and Veterans Health Administration partnership is ensuring over 1,200 Department of Veterans Affairs’ health care facilities nationwide have 120 days of personal protective equipment to face a potential fall outbreak of COVID-19.

Aug. 27, 2020

DLA Troop Support buys antigen test kits for nation’s nursing homes

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support has purchased over 3 million antigen tests for distribution to nursing homes across the country to support the nation’s COVID-19 response.

Aug. 27, 2020

DOD logistics agency to ship 1.5M N95 respirator masks to nursing homes with dwindling supplies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Department’s lead agency for logistics is receiving, processing and shipping 1.5 million N95 respirator masks for the Department of Health and Human Services as it assists nationwide nursing homes facing mask shortages for healthcare staff.

Aug. 17, 2020

DLA Energy awards fiscal 2020 fuel contracts during COVID-19

New streamlined processes and strong partnerships with industry enabled DLA Energy to complete one of its two largest bulk fuel purchase programs on time in July despite COVID-19 challenges.

Aug. 13, 2020

Flag makers use technology, social distance to continue mission during pandemic

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly eight years ago at a print shop in Philadelphia, a graphic designer taught himself machine embroidery and went from designing custom shoes for Lebron James to helping create the first U.S. Space Force flag.

Aug. 13, 2020

DLA disposal team in Guam assists aircraft carrier during extended stay

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Property disposal specialists worked with sailors to help get USS Theodore Roosevelt back to sea as soon as possible.

Aug. 10, 2020

DLA’s occupational health manager helps employees navigate the pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's occupational health program manager helps agency leaders and employees adjust to workplace changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug. 6, 2020

Millions of personal protective equipment arriving at DLA Distribution Susquehanna for FEMA’s COVID-19 response efforts

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Defense Department’s lead agency for logistics is processing, storing and shipping personal protective equipment for the Federal Emergency Management Agency as it assists hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 infections across the country.

Aug. 3, 2020

ASOC, COVID-19 Task Force integrate DLA’s pandemic support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department’s leading logistics agency had its eye on COVID-19 before the U.S. reported its first person-to-person transmission on Jan. 30.