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March 26, 2020
Ideas exchanged at DLA Disposition Services Mid-America Leadership Summit
Red River Army Depot, Texas — DLA Disposition Services Area Manager Barbara Roberts delivers remarks on the Fort Hood site during the March Mid-America Leadership Summit held at Red River Army Depot, Texas.Each area within Mid-America had a leader review how they were performing and plans they had for the future. Issues discussed during the review ranged from safety to
March 25, 2020
DOD Establishes Task Force to Meet U.S. Medical Equipment Needs
Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — The Defense Department has established a task force to deal with daily requests it is receiving for medical and personal protective equipment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security, and others.
DSCR Visitor Center moves to appointment only for CAC, retiree, dependent ID cards
Richmond, Va. — Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and guidance regarding social distancing, the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Visitor Center will begin issuing common access cards, retiree and military dependent identification cards by appointment only effective March 26.
Disposal specialist aids Italy’s pandemic fight
Battle Creek, Mich. — A longtime agency veteran is coordinating civil protection volunteers in Sicily.
Agency provides wellness resources during pandemic
Fort Belvoir, Virginia — As the coronavirus disease spreads, many DLA employees are anxious and uncertain about the future. DLA's EAP staff provides resources for employees and their families to help manage stress.
March 24, 2020
MILTECHs keep 88th Readiness Division running
FORT McCOY, Wis. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Reserve website — The saying goes, “an Army marches on its stomach.” For the U.S. Army Reserve’s 88th Readiness Division, it could not function (or march) without the roles filled through the dual status military technician program.
Tornado Safety emphasized in March
Richmond, Va. — As spring approaches, so does changes in weather. One weather event you need to make a plan of action for is Tornados! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s National Climate Data Center, the Commonwealth of Virginia has an average of 18-20 tornado events per year. The season usually starts in April and ends in November.
Logistics across Norway for Cold Response
NORWAY — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Forces Europe and Africa website — Cold Response 20 is a Norwegian national defense exercise in conjunction with its NATO allies and partners taking place in an area stretching from the town of Narvik to Finnmark district in northern Norway.
March 23, 2020
DLA Disposition Services at Red River host Director's Town Hall
Red River Army Depot, Texas — DLA Disposition Services Director Michael Cannon held a town hall with the Mid-America region team at Texas’ Red River Army Depot during a recent leadership summit there in March.
Land and Maritime Deputy Commander addresses leadership development skills
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 50 leadership minded Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime associates gathered in the Building 20 Buckeye/Cardinal rooms March 11 to hear Land and Maritime Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson share some of his insights and key principles in becoming a successful leader.