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June 7, 2021
Agency realignment improves fuel infrastructure support
Building on the DLA fuel facilities sustainment realignment plan, DLA Energy is finding new ways to streamline processes and better align responsibilities to save money and improve customer support. The 2020 realignment plan merges fuels sustainment, restoration and modernization program management and technical expertise under one command and control umbrella.
June 4, 2021
DLA now the sole provider for printing AND office devices in DOD
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency, already the designated sole provider of Department of Defense printing services, expanded its mission to include office print devices. In a directive signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment last month, DLA will now procure, deliver and sustain all office devices for DOD. This includes office, desktop and stand-alone printers. It also includes copiers, fax machines, scanners and multi-function devices.
June 3, 2021
DOD warehouse utilization project aims to increase use of storage space, save millions
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New technology being tested at select facilities throughout the Defense Department is generating data on warehouse capacity and unused storage space that could lead to warehouse consolidations or reorganizations, putting material closer to users to support more efficient operations and saving an estimated $600 million.
New DLA Energy deputy commander announced
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic announced the selection of David Kless to serve as the DLA Energy Deputy Commander. Since February 2018, Kless has served as the Executive Director, Operations and Sustainment, DLA Logistics Operations (J-3).
June 2, 2021
Readiness, demand planning top agenda at Air Force-DLA Day
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Air Force leaders discussed several collaborative issues such as readiness, demand planning and budget issues during Air Force-DLA Day May 24, the first service day DLA has hosted since November 2019.
June 1, 2021
Customer Relationship Management team moving to modern service tool
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Customer Relationship Management team members throughout the Defense Logistics Agency are transitioning to a new service-management tool called ServiceNow that enables easier, more efficient handling of customer inquiries.
South Korea military base receives Pfizer vaccines from DLA for DoD adolescents
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The first shipment of minus 80-degrees Celsius Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution arrived at U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea at Camp Carroll in Waegwan, South Korea, May 17 for Defense Department dependents on the peninsula.
May 28, 2021
DLA provides critical supplies to USAID for Nepal pandemic response
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Gloves, face masks and other COVID-19 supplies from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution are being flown to Nepal as part of the U.S. government’s effort to support the international pandemic response.
May 27, 2021
DLA Distribution Puget Sound changes command
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The reins of command at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, transferred from Navy Cmdr. Evelyn Lee, to Navy Cmdr. Timothy J. Calvo, May 27, 2021.
Erno transfers command of DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy to Dawson
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a traditional Navy ceremony, command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, was formally transferred from Navy Capt. (sel) Vincent Erno to Navy Cmdr. Eugene Dawson on May 27.
May 26, 2021
DLA Distribution Hill expands shelter repair mission
NEW CUMBRELAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Hill, Utah, is home to DLA distribution’s exclusive depot level maintenance repair facility for two- and three-sided expandable shelters. The shelter repair team partners with the Deployable Medical Systems team, who pack medical supplies into the shelter before shipment.
USMC gets a lift in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Personnel in Michigan are getting a quality training opportunity while providing money-saving heavy-lift capability to a deactivating Marine Corps Bridge Company that came to DLA’s aid in the past.
May 24, 2021
DLA Logistics Operations director retires with 32 years
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Maj. Gen. Allan Day, DLA's director of logistics operations, reflects on the challenges and joys of his military career.
May 21, 2021
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ends with successful virtual event
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In April, more than 450 DLA employees participated in a virtual Teal Ribbon Relay to support National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
DLA senior enlisted leader encourages military members to ‘spring into fitness’ with new video
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In a new video, DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal encourages military members to "spring into fitness" and complete annual physical fitness tests.
Fillmore Army Health Clinic vaccinates employees
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Fillmore U.S. Army Health Clinic staff at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, provided over 3,500 Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to over 1,600 installation employees assigned to New Cumberland and Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg tenant organizations Jan. 7 – May 7.
May 19, 2021
One-of-a-kind Battle Creek training facility turns 10
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Training and Operations Simulation Center has provided countless hours of hands-on and classroom instruction to aspiring reverse logisticians from around the world.
DLA Energy supports Northern Edge 21 exercise
DLA Energy Americas North provided fuel solutions for Air Force and Marine Corps units operating at remote Alaskan sites during exercise Northern Edge 21, May 3-17. NE21 is a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercise designed to provide war fighter training, test joint interoperability, and enhance the combat readiness of participating forces while utilizing Alaska's strategic location.
Global pandemic support, future initiatives top Global Town Hall agenda
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s role in operations like the Afghanistan drawdown and its ability to provide critical supplies for Americans and other nations during the pandemic show there is an increasing awareness and demand for the agency’s capabilities, the DLA director said during a prerecorded Global Town Hall May 18.
DLA ships Pfizer vaccines OCONUS for DOD youth
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has shipped first and second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. European, Central and Indo-Pacific Commands.
Truck from DLA helps Garrison Volunteer Fire Department lead with heart
GARRISON, Texas — The Garrison VFD said they wanted to share hope and support for the community by literally showing their colors when they converted the excess 6x6 military truck they acquired from DLA. The truck honors individuals and bears their names on ribbons, stressing hope and awareness.
May 17, 2021
DLA Distribution Tobyhanna changes command
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Missouri native Army Lt. Col. Robert J. West took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, from acting director Raymond Martin in a change of command ceremony May 17.
May 12, 2021
Virtual workshops examine waste disposal alternatives
Battle Creek, Mich. — DLA and Army Corps of Engineers personnel will soon begin meeting online to brainstorm waste disposal methods and technologies.
DLA Energy Commander visits Pacific regional commands
Fuel storage facility tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony highlighted DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas’ command familiarization tour to Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam, April 25-May 5. In his first official travel since taking command last June, Canlas hosted town halls at all three locations to meet and learn about his regional employees.
May 11, 2021
DLA delivers flu vaccine to warfighters in the southern hemisphere
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency received 87,980 doses of a flu vaccine April 28 intended to support warfighters in the southern hemisphere to meet Department mandates. DLA Troop Support’s Medical directorate’s $1.25 million contract is in support of the March 2020 Defense Health Agency memo that requires service members stationed or performing duty in the southern hemisphere to receive an additional flu vaccine that targets strains affecting that region.