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June 5, 2020
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.
Agency acquisition employees continue professional development virtually
Fort Belvoir, Va. — DLA acquisition employees are continuing professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic with virtual instruction by Defense Acquisition University. More than 200 employees – over 50 from DLA Energy – have completed DAU training since the university converted some of its face-to-face courses to online instruction March 23.
May 4, 2020
First responders use DLA excess for pandemic readiness
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Police and fire organizations around the country are using their access to surplus military equipment to augment healthcare response in their local jurisdictions.
April 30, 2020
Pentagon’s logistics agency pivots to support national COVID-19 response
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The agency that traditionally contributes to America’s military readiness with items like fuel and food has so far ordered over $920 million in lifesaving supplies and equipment to support the nation’s COVID-19 response.
April 28, 2020
DLA sends more protective equipment to Pacific troops
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Marine Corps units on Okinawa get 150k surgical masks from the agency's surplus stock.
DLA expands DOD additive manufacturing tool in fight against COVID-19
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency tool that consolidates the Defense Department’s technical data packages for advance manufacturing could be a new weapon in the battle against COVID-19.
DLA Energy provides fuel for State Department aircraft delivering COVID-19 support
A U.S. State Department need to fuel four newly contracted aircraft delivering supplies to fight the coronavirus was met in 2.5 hours by the Defense Logistics Agency April 10.
April 27, 2020
Excess military trucks support LAPD during COVID-19 pandemic
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The department has received three flatbed trucks from the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team at Barstow, California, through the Law Enforcement Support Office Program, also known as the 1033 Program.
DLA Distribution Oklahoma City keeps F-35 parts moving during COVID-19 pandemic
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. — Oklahomans have a long history of overcoming adversity, lending a helping hand to neighbors and always maintaining hope and resiliency, even in the most trying of times. It’s what they proudly refer to as “The Oklahoma Standard.”
DLA buys cloth face masks to protect DOD employees against coronavirus
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency is proactively procuring cloth face masks to protect Defense Department employees against the coronavirus. The agency began working with American manufacturers to award contracts for reusable, non-surgical, cloth face masks in various styles soon after DOD released guidance requiring people to wear cloth masks on DOD property, installations and facilities in early April.