DLA News Archive

July 28, 2023

USAMMDA logisticians, Army Reserve Soldiers, Army logistics support capstone hospital conversion effort in Northern California’s high desert

SIERRA ARMY DEPOT, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Reserve website — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, partnering with the Army Reserve’s 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), reached a milestone in its yearslong efforts to support U.S. Army Reserve medical commands last week, starting the final Hospital Conversion at Sierra Army Depot, California.

March 28, 2023

Robins Medical Logistics: Getting supplies here, there, everywhere

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Robins Air Force Base website — When Senior Airmen Sabrina Ocampo and Kyle Rogers walk into the 78th Medical Group clinic at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia clinic, the excitement of their customer’s is almost comparable to kids seeing Santa Claus.

July 19, 2021

OMB: DLA Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program – ‘Best in Class’

PHILADELPHIA — “Best in Class,” a designation by the Office of Management and Budget, represents a preferred government-wide solution and provides a unique opportunity to leverage the government's buying power. And the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical team just earned it, again.

Nov. 3, 2020

DLA provides four months of PPE for DOD ahead of second COVID-19 wave

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has replenished on-hand stock for military services and geographic combatant commands to give them four months of personal protective equipment to see troops and families through the second wave of COVID-19.

Oct. 13, 2020

Pentagon’s logistics agency plays key role in procuring, distributing limited pandemic supplies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department’s leading logistics agency is playing a key role in the national coronavirus response as it purchases and distributes desperately needed medical supplies for DOD and federal agencies.

Aug. 17, 2020

1st Theater Sustainment Command responds to crisis in Beirut

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 1st Theater Sustainment Command website — In the aftermath of a catastrophic explosion at the Port of Beirut on Aug. 4, the 1st Theater Sustainment Command immediately jumped into action to support relief efforts – and underscored the U.S. Central Command’s commitment to help a regional partner in need.

April 13, 2020

DOD Transports Vital COVID-19 Medical Supplies to Points of Need

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — U.S. Transportation Command is moving people and supplies around the world in support of the whole-of-government effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Dec. 25, 2019

Rescue Group medical technician stands up clinic, partners with 332 EMDG

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing website — When she arrived, she knew patient care was critical, but without a fully functioning clinic, the challenge became a matter of how and when.

Nov. 12, 2019

Army Emphasizes Speed, Reliability of Medical Logistics

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Medical Logistics Command website — Gen. Gus Perna, commanding general of the Army Materiel Command, provided guidance to Army Medical Logistics Command leaders during a quarterly update briefing Nov. 6, 2019, held at Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) at Aberdeen Proving Ground in northeast Maryland.