DLA News Archive

Jan. 6, 2020

Sailors Utilize Every Inch of Space Aboard Key West

SANTA RITA, Guam — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet website — Sailors from the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) prepared for their next mission by transferring supplies on the pier at Naval Base Guam, January 3.

Jan. 6, 2020

Employee thanked for helping homeless vets

WARNER ROBBINS, Georgia — A Defense Logistics Agency employee at a Georgia site was honored recently by the Veterans Affairs for his effort assisting their staff in getting useable items to homeless veterans who can really use them.

Jan. 6, 2020

Army Medical Logistics and FDA Discuss 3D Printing

FORT DETRICK, Maryland — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Medical Logistics Command website — AMLC hosted a workshop with U.S. Food and Drug Administration leaders Dec. 9, to foster discussions around current policies, concept regulations and potential stumbling blocks with advanced manufacturing (e.g., 3D-printing) of medical device repair parts.

Jan. 6, 2020

Committing to health: Tips for workplace wellness

PHILADELPHIA — Megan Ward, a purchasing agent in Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Industrial Hardware supply chain, provided her expertise as a certified holistic health consultant, health coach, yoga instructor and personal trainer to talk about why and how a holistic approach to wellness can benefit employees.

Jan. 6, 2020

San Joaquin’s Voluntary Protection Program Hazard Prevention and Control Team receives top honor

TRACY, Calif. — Team was awarded the Employee Safety/Voluntary Protection Program team award at the Defense Logistics Agency 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony

Jan. 5, 2020

Exercise Tests Army Medical Logistics Ability to Support Wartime Mission

NORTHEAST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency participated in the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade medical exercise organized by the Eighth Army, which was completed Nov. 23, 2019.

Jan. 3, 2020

San Joaquin’s Laskowski Receives DLA’s Employee of the Quarter Recognition

TRACY, Calif. — Distribution San Joaquin distribution process worker recognized for outstanding performance

Jan. 2, 2020

These heroes have four legs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — They come in all breeds, shapes and sizes, padding quietly at their handler’s side. Indispensable working partners and companions, these four-legged heroes help the disabled lead a more independent life. More than 28 service dog charities are part of the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign. Seven are affiliated with military and veterans support group organizations.

Jan. 1, 2020

New equipment can help fitness center users meet the new year

Battle Creek, Michigan — Some new arrivals at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center may make it easier for employees that are considering fitness goals for their 2020 New Year’s resolutions.

Jan. 1, 2020

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