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Sept. 1, 2020
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, DLA Energy Middle East bids Cruz farewell
MACDILL AFB, FL — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM and DLA Energy Middle East bids farewell to Edwin J. Cruz during a retirement ceremony July 31 at MacDill AFB. Cruz retired after 34 years of federal service.
September is National Preparedness Month
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — September is National Preparedness Month, an annual outreach program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that educates and empowers Americans to prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters like flooding, active shooter incidents and terrorist attacks.
Aug. 31, 2020
Former IT system integrated logistics functions, improved DLA's project management
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA launched the Standard Automated Materiel Management System in 1971 to integrate common logistics functions across multiple supply chains. Though it was replaced in the 2000s, SAMMS increased effectiveness and forced DLA to improve its project management.
Property reuse pros place 755 fridges in new homes
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — There’ll be no appliances left behind with DLA Disposition Services on the case.
Aug. 28, 2020
FEMA contingency fuel contract activated, resources in place
Within 18 hours of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s request for fuel support, Defense Logistics Agency Energy activated the contingency fuels contract and pre-positioned resources at Incident Support Base Fort Hood, Texas, to support Hurricane Laura response efforts Aug. 27.
Aug. 27, 2020
Call center agents, warehouse workers rush equipment orders for firefighters
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Call center agents and warehouse workers at the Defense Logistics Agency are working 24/7 to connect firefighters with emergency supplies needed to put out wildfires sprawling across millions of acres in California, Arizona, Colorado, Montana and other states.
DLA Troop Support buys antigen test kits for nation’s nursing homes
PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support has purchased over 3 million antigen tests for distribution to nursing homes across the country to support the nation’s COVID-19 response.
DOD logistics agency to ship 1.5M N95 respirator masks to nursing homes with dwindling supplies
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Department’s lead agency for logistics is receiving, processing and shipping 1.5 million N95 respirator masks for the Department of Health and Human Services as it assists nationwide nursing homes facing mask shortages for healthcare staff.
Aug. 26, 2020
DLA town hall highlights agency, employee success amid the pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In her first town hall, new DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic encouraged employees to take pride in the agency's accomplishments and share their success stories.
Guam students receive donated laptops
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The U.S. territory’s most remote elementary recently received 50 laptops through the agency-managed Computers For Learning military equipment donation process.
Aug. 25, 2020
Medical receives ‘best in class’ acquisition award
PHILADEPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catalog Program received the Office of Management and Budget Best-In-Class designation August 19.
Aug. 24, 2020
JCASO winds down operational contract support mission with mobile training
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Operational contract support planners from the Defense Logistics Agency who’ve helped combatant commands and their service components consolidate purchases of commercial supplies and services needed during contingencies will provide a final OCS training session in September.
Bragg site briefs senior Army leader
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Army Gen. Michael Garrett, commanding general for Army Forces Command visited the DLA facility at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to see some of the ways the agency supports his forces.
Aug. 20, 2020
New video showcases deployable DLA Distribution teams
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Defense Logistics Agency video showcases DLA Distribution’s deployable teams that reduce customer wait time and increase military readiness.
DLA cybersecurity team reminds employees to be vigilant against phishing
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency's cybersecurity experts are asking employees to help thwart hackers directly attacking DLA’s information technology networks through phishing and other tactics.
DLA Distribution hosts DLA’s first virtual business process audit walk through
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution hosted the agency’s first virtual business process overview audit during the COVID-19 crisis.
Excess boots may brighten holidays for homeless
Almost 200 pairs of boots began making their way to help the homeless July 28 when they were received at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Warner Robins, Georgia.
Aug. 19, 2020
DLA General Counsel honors employee accomplishments
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA General Counsel Matthew Pausch recognized accomplishments of DLA’s top attorneys, paraprofessionals and teams during a recent town hall.
Aug. 17, 2020
DLA Energy awards fiscal 2020 fuel contracts during COVID-19
New streamlined processes and strong partnerships with industry enabled DLA Energy to complete one of its two largest bulk fuel purchase programs on time in July despite COVID-19 challenges.
Aug. 13, 2020
DLA disposal team in Guam assists aircraft carrier during extended stay
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Property disposal specialists worked with sailors to help get USS Theodore Roosevelt back to sea as soon as possible.
Aug. 12, 2020
DLA Intelligence reinforces operations security
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Intelligence officials are reinforcing that everyone is responsible for safeguarding critical, sensitive and personally identifiable information to ensure mission success.
DLA welcomes new senior enlisted leader
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency welcomes Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal, former Defense Commissary Agency senior enlisted advisor, as the agency’s new senior enlisted leader.
Aug. 11, 2020
DLA senior enlisted leader retires after 35 years of Navy service
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees, family and friends celebrated the 35-year legacy of care and compassion for fellow service members honed by Defense Logistics Agency Senior Enlisted Leader Navy Command Master Chief Shaun Brahmsteadt in his retirement ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Aug. 11.
Aug. 10, 2020
New DLA director outlines priorities in video message to employees
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Continuing world-class warfighter support and taking care of employees are among four priorities new Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic outlines in a video to employees.
DLA’s occupational health manager helps employees navigate the pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's occupational health program manager helps agency leaders and employees adjust to workplace changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.