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Oct. 10, 2024

DLA Distribution partners with DLA Troop Support to transport 21 million MREs in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the nation continues response efforts to the damage caused across the southeastern United States by Hurricane Helene, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues to play a key role in whole of government support.

A group of soldiers grab boxes of water in front of a church.

Oct. 10, 2024

Many teams making DLA’s hurricane support possible

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's hurricane support is like a symphony orchestra with the Agency Synchronization Operations Center merging operations into one masterful melody.

A woman stands outside holding a case of water bottles while a Soldier and man look on.

Oct. 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene: 21M meals, 285K gallons of fuel among DLA’s support to FEMA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Providing vital supplies to those crawling back from the devastating blows of Hurricane Helene remains a significant endeavor for DLA.

Trailers are parked outside in a parking lot with people walking around in reflective vests.

Oct. 7, 2024

DLA Distribution Expeditionary deploys in support of Hurricane Helene relief efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary team deployed in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency mission to establish a forward Incident Support Base at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, following Hurricane Helene to receive, track and ship lifesaving commodities to aid those impacted by the storm’s destruction.

An airman carries tree branches while walking near the woods.

Oct. 3, 2024

National Guard Provides Support to Hurricane Stricken States

Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Official U.S. Dept. of Defense website — Hurricane Helene, a category 4 storm that touched down in Florida late September 26, 2024, caused significant damage across the Deep South and then northwestward across the southern Appalachians. As a result, local, state, and national response efforts have launched with FEMA coordinating the Federal assistance throughout impacted areas. About 6,700 guardsmen from 16 states across the U.S. have been activated to provide assistance.

Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s 1-111th General Support Aviation Regiment worked alongside members of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 Search and Rescue Team to conduct emergency response operations after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida.

Oct. 3, 2024

National Guard Rescues Hundreds of People in Wake of Hurricane

Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the official U.S. National Guard website — In response to Hurricane Helene, The Virginia National Guard mobilized more than 50 Guardsmen to assist in rescue and recovery efforts. Hurricane Helen caused significant damage prompting, local, state, and national response efforts lead by FEMA. The Virginia National Guard are responsible for rescuing six people with their Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team. They also cleared roads of downed trees and other debris.

U.S. Army Cpt. Charles Smith, a logistics officer assigned to the Macon-based Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, coordinates response efforts with civilian agencies from Georgia and New Jersey, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Macon State Farmer’s Market in Macon, Georgia.

Oct. 3, 2024

Georgia Guard Supports Partner Agencies Responding to Helene

Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Official National Guard website — The Georgia Army National Guard, in response to Hurricane Helene, have mobilized to provide response and recovery support to Georgia state residents affected. Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage across the southeastern United States since its initial landfall. Since, FEMA has taken the lead in coordinating much needed Federal assistance for residents in significantly damaged areas and these weekend-warriors have been hard at work alongside civilian agencies across the United States, ensuring supplies get to where they are needed.

Steve Shea, a Defense Logistics Agency future operations planner, performs his work inside the mobile command center truck

July 18, 2024

Agency, federal partners prepare for U.S.- based contingency support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency and federal partners discussed potential disaster support within the U.S. and practiced that response during a virtual Hurricane and All-Hazards Academics session and tabletop training exercise in June.

Aug. 14, 2023

Documentary on DLA’s COVID-19 support to air Aug. 15 in HQC conference room

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new documentary that portrays how DLA became a leading character in the nation’s COVID-19 response will premiere in the HQC Kabeiseman Conference Room Aug. 15.

Aug. 2, 2023

DLA Distribution launches new command video

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is launching a new video, “DLA Distribution: Enabling Readiness,” August 2 at 12:00 p.m. on the DLA YouTube site. The video highlights the amazing DLA Distribution workforce, the true powerhouse driving storage and distribution excellence.

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