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Aug. 10, 2020
Vehicles offer final service as rescue trainers
KHANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Kandahar, Afghanistan, combined their roles of supporting the warfighter and ensuring the proper disposal of excess equipment to host recent field training for a local Air Force unit.
DLA Distribution Norfolk hosts Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command/Chief of Supply Corps
NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted Navy Rear Adm. Peter Stamatopoulos, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command/Chief of Supply Corps, during a visit to the organization July 28.
Aug. 6, 2020
DLA directors use management theory to write strategic plans, find efficiency
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Management theories have helped the agency save money, improve readiness and accelerate supply transactions.
Millions of personal protective equipment arriving at DLA Distribution Susquehanna for FEMA’s COVID-19 response efforts
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Defense Department’s lead agency for logistics is processing, storing and shipping personal protective equipment for the Federal Emergency Management Agency as it assists hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 infections across the country.
Aug. 5, 2020
Summer 2020 newsletter offers latest R&D news
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The summer 2020 edition of The Innovator is now available. The Innovator is electronically published quarterly with articles and information for employees on research and development projects, updates, and upcoming events and activities.
Aug. 3, 2020
ASOC, COVID-19 Task Force integrate DLA’s pandemic support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department’s leading logistics agency had its eye on COVID-19 before the U.S. reported its first person-to-person transmission on Jan. 30.
July 30, 2020
San Joaquin’s Cruz retires after 42 years of federal service
TRACY, Calif. — Distribution Process Worker Leader Philip Cruz Jr. of the Bin Packing Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is retiring after 42 years of dedicated federal service in support of America’s warfighters.
July 29, 2020
DLA offers non-medical COVID-19 protective equipment to state, local government agencies
Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is giving state and local government organizations a new option for purchasing non-medical personal protective equipment through the COVID-19 Contingency Corridor in FedMall, the government e-commerce platform for the military services and federal, state and local government agencies.
July 28, 2020
DLA Distribution Norfolk fulfills resupply mission for Operation Pacer Goose
NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia’s Pier 8 is a hotbed of activity every summer in preparation of Operation Pacer Goose, an annual resupply mission to Thule Air Base, a remote U.S. Air Force base in the Arctic region of Greenland.
July 27, 2020
DLA Aviation leader shares experiences from COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force assignment
RICHMOND, Va. — On April 10, I traveled to Northern Virginia for a 60-day assignment serving on the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where I was able to see the pandemic’s global impact.
Skubic becomes DLA’s 20th director
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency welcomed Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic back as its 20th director during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 24.
July 24, 2020
Reventlow returns to DLA Distribution as Commanding General
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In a virtual ceremony signifying a change of leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, DLA Distribution Acting Director, Perry L. Knight, passed the helm to Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, July 21. Acting DLA Director, Michael D. Scott, Senior Executive Service, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference from DLA Headquarters in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.
July 22, 2020
DLA Distribution’s French retires after 42 years of service
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Ramona French began her DLA career in 1989 at the Defense Depot Memphis, Tennessee, where she worked as a Systems Administrator for six years.
July 21, 2020
Former DLA Land and Maritime commander named new DLA director
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The U.S. Senate confirmed July 20 Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and director of the Defense Logistics Agency.
DLA helps small businesses support military, nation during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — From gowns, gloves and pharmaceuticals for the USS Comfort and Mercy to decontamination systems for medical workers’ N95 masks, America’s small businesses are helping meet the nation’s demand for COVID-19 supplies.
July 17, 2020
Deployable civilians needed for deputy commander, operations officer positions on DLA rapid deployment teams
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Civilian volunteers are needed to fulfil deputy commander and operations officer roles for three Defense Logistics Agency Rapid Deployment Teams that will deploy on short notice to assist military and federal agencies during international emergencies and contingencies in 2021.
Small business contract brings ICBM radio cable up to speed
RICHMOND, Va. — The Air Force will soon have an upgraded ICBM critical radio frequency cable, nearly seven years earlier than projected estimates, by using the Defense Logistics Agency's Small Business Innovation Program.
July 16, 2020
DLA provides medical equipment to support coronavirus relief in Italy
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Excess health care equipment like monitors, infusion pumps, aspirators and scopes were donated to Naples area hospitals in June.
McBeath is appointed first civilian acting commander of DLA Support Team — Afghanistan
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Debra McBeath was appointed acting commander, DLA Support Team — Afghanistan, by Army Col. Hattie L. Richardson, commander, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, June 26.
July 13, 2020
Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell takes command of DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor and Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews awarded for meritorious service
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Navy Cmdr. Sean Andrews passed command to Navy Cmdr. Chris Newell in a small, socially distanced ceremony on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, July 10. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific presided over the ceremony.
2020 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Former Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams has announced nine new inductees into the 2020 DLA Hall of Fame.
July 10, 2020
Disposal specialists surge to support Army readiness in NY
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Extra Defense Logistics Agency personnel reported to Fort Drum in June to help the 2nd Brigade Combat Team clear property books.
DLA Distribution Korea, a key strategic logistics hub, conducts virtual change of command
KOREA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Korea, conducted a virtual change of command ceremony July 10 with outgoing commander, Army Lt. Col. James M McGee, transferring command to Army Lt. Col. Corinne McClellan. Navy Capt. Jason Adams, Supply Corps, commander, DLA Indo-Pacific, presided virtually.
July 9, 2020
Williams says farewell in relinquishment of DLA command
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency director known for operationalizing the agency’s support to combatant commanders and driving development of the DLA Service Readiness Dashboard relinquished command to DLA Vice Director Mike Scott July 8 during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.
July 2, 2020
DLA Distribution bids farewell to EEO director, presents award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Former DLA Distribution EEO director awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.