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Nov. 19, 2021
DLA unifies, polishes its reputation in the 2010s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — This is the final in a series of seven articles “Celebrating 60 years” and highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
DLA Distribution increases Veterans Affairs support
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is expanding support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, increasing the original three-year $24.5 million VA agreement to a five-year $180 million agreement.
Nov. 5, 2021
As military COVID-19 vaccine mandate looms, DLA Distribution ships vaccines to overseas troops
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — To protect the force and defend the American people, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum directing full COVID-19 vaccinations for all U.S. Armed Forces Aug. 23. Since this mandate, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution has been working tirelessly to ship vaccines for unvaccinated deployed troops.
Oct. 27, 2021
DLA ready to ship vaccines for DOD children overseas
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA is ready to receive, pack and ship Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for Defense Department children ages 5 to 11 upon final approval by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected early next week.
Oct. 4, 2021
DLA Support Team Middle East welcomes new commander
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait — During a Sept. 29 change of command ceremony, Army Lt. Col. Daniel Howser took on the role of DLA Support Team Middle East commander from Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Wilken, who served as the newly renamed team’s first commander in April.
Sept. 29, 2021
Defense Logistics Agency team supports White House initiative with up to $2.78B in testing supplies
PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical employees worked through the Labor Day onward without breaking to expedite six contracts with a combined maximum value of just over $2.78 billion for up to 150 million over-the-counter and 400 million point-of-care COVID-19 test kits and in support of White House initiatives.
Aug. 24, 2021
Communication across DLA ensures mission success as COVID-19 surge test site support hits the one-year mark
PHILADELPHIA — On August 5, 2020, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support delivered on its first request for personal protective equipment to supply Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 surge testing sites. A little more than a year and over 13 million lifesaving items later, the mission is as important as ever.
July 12, 2021
DLA Troop Support legal staff plays key role in acquisitions for COVID-19 supplies
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Legal experts have played a key part in DLA's efforts to provide COVID-19 supplies for military units, federal agencies and the Strategic National Stockpile since March 2020.
June 28, 2021
Commander returns after tour with White House COVID-19 Task Force, sets sights on future warfighter support
RICHMOND, Va — When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping through the United States in March 2020, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford was called upon to help this nation get through one of the worst health crises in history.
June 14, 2021
DLA Troop Support provides masks to Philadelphia community centers
PHILADELPHIA — As part of President Joe Biden’s strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided over 400,000 adult and youth face masks in May to 16 Philadelphia community centers.