DLA News Archive

May 18, 2020

Virtual cookbook exemplifies resiliency among Aviation employees

RICHMOND, VA — The cookbook concept is a perfect example of teamwork to improve morale and implements the social pillar of DLA’s resiliency model during COVID-19.

May 15, 2020

Depot artisans upgrade enduring fleet

Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command website — A program that modernizes Black Hawk helicopters maximizes Corpus Christi Army Depot’s capabilities as part of a winning readiness strategy for U.S. Army aviation.

May 15, 2020

DLA Aviation lends one of its own to national COVID-19 response

RICHMOND, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency contracting officer with firsthand experience responding to a crisis is helping the agency’s Rapid Deployment Blue Team support U.S. Army North medical and logistics units responding to COVID-19.

May 15, 2020

DLA reutilization program supports COVID-19 relief with 2.5 million medical items

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency property reuse pros continue to get critical medical goods and equipment to the military units, state governments and first responders that need it.

May 15, 2020

DLA liaison to USAFE retires from Air Force

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Lt. Col. Jeffrey Lingens has served with DLA Europe & Africa since 2015 and retires from the Air Force after 26 years of service.

May 14, 2020

Interconnection Equipment Contracts produce early savings

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Interconnection Equipment Contracts awarded in late 2019 are already paying off for Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime customers.

May 14, 2020

DLA Aviation expedites part, enabling USS Nimitz to make on time deployment schedule

RICHMOND, Va. — While the rest of the world seems to be shutting down, Defense Logistics Agency employees are ramping up their efforts in support of our nation’s ever-evolving warfighting mission.

May 14, 2020

Air Force equipped to protect patients and providers

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Medical Service website — Even as the U.S. health system faces a shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force Medical Service is equipped to protect patients and providers.

May 14, 2020

DLA Distribution Bahrain supplies US Central Command troops despite border restrictions

BAHRAIN, SOUTHWEST ASIA — The Defense Logistics Agency continues supplying U.S. forces in the Middle East despite COVID-19-related border restrictions by using sea routes instead of transporting via cargo trucks.

May 14, 2020

Cal Guard member's civilian skills get troops to missions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — U.S. Army Spc. Koby Riggan is finding himself working long hours and covered in grease from head to toe, but loving every minute of it.