DLA News Archive

Jan. 10, 2021

Largest multi-site distribution complex in Defense Department delivers for Operation Warp Speed

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As part of the Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccination mission, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution began shipping Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Defense Department employees outside the continental U.S., the deployed U.S. Navy Fleet and a limited number of locations within the continental U.S. Dec. 22.

Jan. 10, 2021

Deputies rescue family from flood water with equipment from DLA Disposition Services

Law enforcement agencies use Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services to acquire excess military equipment they want on hand but also hope they may never need to use.

Jan. 9, 2021

NAS Sigonella Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet website — Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella received the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 8 as part of the Department of Defense’s effort to protect its personnel against the virus.

Jan. 9, 2021

NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, industry partners overcome logistics challenges to support USS Mount Whitney

Gaeta, Italy — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet website — In mid-December, the U.S. military, civilian, and Italian national team members of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (NAVSUP FLCSI) provided continuous logistics support and postal services during a month-long regular overhaul (ROH) to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship was berthed at the San Giorgio del Porto in Genoa, Italy.

Jan. 8, 2021

Medical supply chain team achieves seemingly impossible pandemic support

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Troop Support’s Dan Keefe has worked with FEMA, HHS and DOD officials since March to outline requirements and support for everything from antigen test kits for schools and nursing homes to replenishment of the Strategic National Stockpile in response to COVID-19. 

Jan. 8, 2021

DDDK’s NCOIC promoted to Army Master Sergeant

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — Army Sgt. 1st Class Tommy Thompson III, was promoted to the rank of master sergeant during a virtual ceremony held at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea, Dec. 3.

Jan. 8, 2021

Fitness Center expands virtual options; receives new equipment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The new year is welcomed around the world with people setting resolutions to improve their lives and at the top of the list for many is to exercise more or lose weight. This year is no different. In coming weeks, the center will kick off its annual eight-week Body Transformation Series. Additionally, those looking for further assistance on their fitness journey will be able to schedule virtual appointments with trainers to help them work on their personal goals.

Jan. 7, 2021

DLA employee at Fort Benning helps battle the pandemic

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The Defense Logistics Agency has always focused on meeting warfighter needs, and property disposal specialists from DLA Disposition Services are playing a crucial role in supplying a new kind of warfighter in a new kind of warfare – the battle against COVID-19.

Jan. 7, 2021

First COVID-19 Vaccinations Administered on board NSA Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU) Bahrain began administering the Moderna coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Jan. 4.

Jan. 7, 2021

Former LNO guides DLA’s pandemic support to FEMA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Before becoming the Military Services Support Division deputy director in October, Phyllis Erkins supported the national pandemic response by working with DLA supply chain officials to relay information like prices, shipping options, and quantities and types of supplies the agency could provide to FEMA.