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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.
May 10, 2021
Directly Delivery Fuels shines brightly in the Best-in-Class category
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Direct Delivery Fuels program is designated as "Best-in-Class" and is one of three business units in DLA Energy that buys petroleum products for its customers.
DLA vice director: Resilience critical to agency’s success during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn describes how organizational and employee resilience contributed to the agency's success during the pandemic.
May 7, 2021
McGovern departs DLA Distribution Corpus Christi and Autrey takes command
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Texas native Army Lt. Col. Cody Autrey took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, from outgoing commander Army Lt. Col. Justin McGovern in a change of command ceremony May 7.
DLA Aviation hosts Industry Day June 8-9
Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is holding its first virtual Industry Day June 8-9. The theme is ‘From a Challenging Year to Unprecedented Opportunities: Opening the Door to Virtual Accessibility.”
DLA reservists support vaccine cold-chain management
Fort Belvoir, Va. — Reservists at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are helping monitor COVID-19 vaccine temperatures as the agency ships thousands of doses to Defense Department employees outside the continental United States and the deployed U.S. Navy Fleet amid warmer weather.
Industry association leaders get 2020 Supplier Survey results, new DLA Strategic Plan details
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is upping its game in how it understands industry and leverages data to improve processes, the DLA vice director told leaders of 13 industry associations in a May 5 webinar that also focused on 2020 Supplier Survey results and demand projections.
May 6, 2021
LNOs build connections with Middle East energy partners
Building connections with Kuwait and Oman suppliers and industry partners, DLA Energy liaison officers conducted site visits in April to learn more about challenges and unique energy needs of the Middle East region.
May 3, 2021
DLA takes center stage during virtual Small Business Networking Session
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA provides Michigan small businesses with networking tools and educates them on government purchasing and selling capabilities.
April 30, 2021
DLA provides critical supplies to USAID for India pandemic response
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Rapid COVID-19 tests and N95 masks are among initial supplies from the Defense Logistics Agency being flown to India as part of the U.S. government’s effort to help meet urgent health needs there.
QARS perform internal tank inspection at sea
PERSIAN GULF — DLA Energy Middle East Quality Assurance Representatives Mark Mizrahi and Army Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Grace received hands on training when they conducted an internal tank inspection of the oil tanker LEFKARA on April 9.
DLA Distribution supports ERDC to complete RAIL demo
ANNISTON, Ala. — RAIL, a program sponsored by the United States Transportation Command, began in October 2020. It was developed to provide an expeditionary railhead capability for loading and unloading tracked and wheeled vehicles.
April 29, 2021
Property disposal field offices to close
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — 60 employee positions will be realigned over the coming year to optimize disposal network capacity and improve overall support to the warfighter.
DLA Energy deputy commander named new DLA chief of staff
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — W. Eric Smith, DLA Energy deputy commander, has been selected as DLA's new chief of staff.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Rachel Nolan
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Rachel Nolan educates employees on sexual assault prevention, advocates for victims of sexual violence.
April 28, 2021
DLA Energy supports National Reconnaissance Office rocket launch
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a national security payload designed, built, and operated by the National Reconnaissance Office launched from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California April 26. DLA Energy supplied the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen that powered the three United Launch Alliance rocket engines creating a combined total of more than 2.1 million pounds of thrust needed for liftoff.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Majeeda Gathers
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Majeeda Gathers engages with agency leaders and employees to promote the SAPR program and ensure victims of sexual violence are treated with dignity and respect.