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June 12, 2020
From clerk typist to SES, Gonzales retires from DLA Distribution with 40 years of federal service
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Over 40 years ago, while still in college, Twila Coleen Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, embarked on a remarkable journey. The journey began in her native state, California, with her first federal position as a GS-01 clerk typist at the former Sharpe Army Depot — now part of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California. Gonzales rose through the ranks from clerk typist, concluding her 40 year federal career at the SES level as deputy commander of DLA Distribution.
June 10, 2020
DLA ready to support new hurricane season
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA’s Whole of Government Division supports federal and state agencies during natural disasters and provides items like medical supplies, firefighting equipment, construction materials and fuel during crisis situations.
Then and Now: A 2020 look into LESO
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Law Enforcement Support Office, more commonly referred to as the 1033 program, has provided various kinds of excess Department of Defense property to law enforcement agencies across the country. Throughout its history, numerous questions have been asked: where did the program originate, what is the purpose, who is eligible to participate and how does it work?
June 9, 2020
DLA, service reps project supply demands for rest of FY 2020
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics and financial planners from the Defense Logistics Agency and military services refined supply forecasts for the last four months of fiscal 2020 during separate service-specific sessions June 1-5 via teleconference.
DLA Foundation scholarships awarded
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation awarded 19 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employees. Scholarships are awarded annually based on merit and financial need.
June 8, 2020
Army transportation officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout EUCOM, AFRICOM and CENTCOM changed hands June 5 as Army Lt. Col. Tracy Yates assumed command of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa.
DLA Aviation adjusts to COVID-19 changes, ensures military readiness
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Department’s aviation supply chain manager prepared to support coronavirus relief efforts as news of the virus became known early this year.
Program manager advances sexual assault awareness, prevention during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Bethrece Cheek reported to DLA in December as the agency’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program manager. During the pandemic, she works from home to help raise employee awareness about the agency's SAPR Program.
June 5, 2020
Leadership changes via virtual ceremony at DLA Distribution San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In a virtual ceremony signifying a change of leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, Navy Capt. Jerome White passed the helm to Navy Capt. Kerri Yarbrough June 5. DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference link from DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
Excess property donation fills state needs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Used Defense Department equipment and excess goods flow to organizations of all sizes through DLA Disposition Services and the national network of state surplus property offices.
DLA Distribution San Diego supports Third Fleet ships during COVID-19
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s continuous, on-time deliveries of personal protective equipment, medical supplies and spare parts to deployed ships have been reliable constants during the COVID-19 pandemic, said a U.S. Third Fleet leader.
June 3, 2020
DLA Aviation-Cherry Point welcomes new commander
RICHMOND, Va. — In a virtual ceremony held May 28, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford welcomed Navy Cmdr. Isaac May as the new DLA Aviation–Cherry Point commander. May assumed command from Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm.
Message to the Department - Support to Civil Authorities
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper released a message to the Department of Defense regarding its continued support to civil authorities, June 2.
CFC reopens to allow federal workers to donate during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department authorized the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to reopen the campaign outside its regular season, allowing employees to donate to those impacted by the coronavirus.
DLA Distribution Japan provides COVID-19 protective equipment to 21 ships in the Pacific area of responsibility
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Invisible to the naked eye, COVID-19 has emerged a ruthless foe and personal protective equipment a means to defend the novel adversary. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, has met the coronavirus challenge head-on, providing PPE to 21 ships in the Pacific.
June 1, 2020
DLA Distribution supports troops, federal agencies while protecting employees during COVID-19
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues providing medical supplies and personal protective equipment to service members and other federal agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 29, 2020
Virtual change of command ceremony marks leadership turnover for DLA Distribution Anniston
ANNISTON, Alabama — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference link from DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
May 22, 2020
Former military personnel carrier used in Michigan flood response
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — The Bay County Sheriff’s Department responded to recent regional dam breaks with a vehicle received through the Defense Logistics Agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office.
DLA Distribution Yokosuka changes leadership via virtual ceremony
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's first virtual change of command ceremony takes place in Yokosuka, Japan
May 20, 2020
Automated data drives DLA, DOD decisions on COVID-19 medical supplies
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Automated supply and demand data on personal protective equipment needed in the COVID-19 response is giving Defense Department officials a unified picture of stock levels and requirements across DOD and federal agencies, said the Defense Logistics Agency’s metrics integration chief.
May 19, 2020
DLA’s IT modernization paved way for mass telework
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When the COVID-19 pandemic made mass telework a necessity for many government agencies, the Defense Logistics Agency was prepared. Over 26,000 civilian employees, contractors and service members began working from home March 17, more than doubling the agency’s routine number of teleworkers.
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 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 12, 2020
DLA R&D developing rapid disinfection systems for personal protective equipment
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development awarded a contract for disinfection systems that quickly sterilize personal protective equipment used by medical professionals who are in contact with COVID-19 patients.
May 7, 2020
Agency’s Pacific command provides enduring support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Indo-Pacific is one of the agency’s three regional commands, coordinating operations and customer needs in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Philippines and South Korea.