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Components of a Survivor Daily Ration set with a Defense Logistics Agency flag backdrop

May 4, 2023

DLA Troop Support creates Survivor Daily Rations for FEMA

PHILADELPHIA — Feeding disaster survivors is one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s core response capabilities and is one of the first initiatives requested at the onset of most disasters.

Six people seated at a conference table engaged in conversation.

May 1, 2023

DLA Distribution modernization driven by data and warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adarryl Roberts, Defense Logistics Agency acting deputy chief information officer, met with DLA Distribution leadership April 6 to brainstorm ways the agency can use technology and information tools to enhance modernization efforts in support of the warfighter.

DLA Distribution Expeditionary reservists hammer spikes that secure flooring for an Alaskan Shelter during the DLA Distribution Expeditionary Academy on April 19, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin. Photo by Julian Temblador

April 25, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts the DDXX Academy

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California hosted the Distribution Expeditionary Academy for DLA reservists for the first time in over three years on April 17, at DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. During the academy, DLA reservists undergo training that prepares them to conduct distribution activities on a deployment in support of the warfighter or natural disaster response.

Second annual Aviation Leadership Academy, building leadership through teamwork

April 25, 2023

Second annual Aviation Leadership Academy, building leadership through teamwork

Richmond, Va. — April 18 - 20 marks the second annual Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Academy, held at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The academy is a training course designed for employees in non-supervisory paygrades GS 11-13 aspiring to move into leadership positions.

Two male students stand looking at the camera, one holds a sax the other holds a tuba.

April 24, 2023

Texas band director creates music and musicians with military excess

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Used professional-level musical instruments are turned in to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services from all the Armed Forces musical bands each year. Most of them need some repair but are still a valuable asset to teach the next generation of musicians.

two people on a pier with snow offloading supplies from a ship

April 19, 2023

Expanding maritime refueling capability in the High North

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Europe & Africa is leading efforts to build a resilient redundant bulk fuel supply chain in the High North region. Within the last year, DLA Energy spearheaded a series of site-surveys and discussions with its NATO allies to extend logistics capabilities.

A graphic promoting the Defense Logistics Agency's biannual supplier survey that features the agency's logo on a green background.

April 18, 2023

Inflation, supply chain disruptions yield lower supplier survey ratings

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Inflation and supply chain disruptions in a post-COVID-19 environment are frustrating suppliers who do business with the Defense Logistics Agency, according to the recent DLA Supplier Survey.

Text over an image of the DLA HQ building and the DLA logo

April 11, 2023

Fiscal 2022 history report details agency’s latest efforts

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Rapid response and technology transformation are among themes of DLA's fiscal 2022 historical report published early this month.

This year, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support ‘s Subsistence supply chain delivered $353,447 in kosher for Passover meals—or 17,304 special Meals, Ready-to-Eat—to warfighters across the globe in time for Passover, April 5-13.

April 5, 2023

$363k in Passover kosher Meals, Ready-to-Eat delivered to warfighters globally

PHILADELPHIA — This year, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support ‘s Subsistence supply chain delivered $363,447 in kosher for Passover meals—or 17,304 special meals, ready to eat—to warfighters across the globe in time for Passover, April 5-13. 

The DLA Troop Support Customer Pharmacy Operations Center Team worked with industry to create a software platform that helps secure the supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients. (photo by Ed Maldonado)

March 28, 2023

A prescription for success: Medical helps safeguard pharmaceutical support to warfighters

PHILADELPHIA — To ensure the military medical community has the best products and services they need to tackle daily emergencies worldwide, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support medical supply chain worked with industry to create an active pharmaceutical ingredient quality assurance platform.