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Nov. 17, 2020

The DLA Rap talk show to highlight agency 'heroes,’ unique missions

DLA employees and unique missions are the subject of a video talk show called The DLA Rap.

Nov. 16, 2020

DLA, USACE discuss joint objectives during partnership event

DLA and USACE leaders gathered virtually during the fourth USACE/DLA Annual Partnership Day Nov. 13 to talk about how the organizations can improve mutual support and collaboration.

Battle Creek, Mich. Nov. 16, 2020

Vets resource event held virtually

The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center recently held a virtual veteran’s resource fair in observance of Veterans Day. With most workers from the Battle Creek, Michigan, landmark working from home, this year’s Veterans Day program was conducted online Nov. 10.

Nov. 13, 2020

DLA Disposition Services deputy director promoted to colonel

Franyate Taylor received a promotion to the rank of colonel during a social distanced and virtual frocking ceremony at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Nov. 10.

Battle Creek, Michigan Nov. 12, 2020

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services sets new standards with virtual safety summit

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services held a virtual Material Handling Equipment Safety Summit in November. Due to travel restrictions put in place by the Defense Department to help combat the pandemic, the annual material handling event was held online for the first time.

Nov. 9, 2020

DLA closes out fiscal 2020 with strong small business partnership

The Defense Logistics Agency exceeded its small business contracting goal for the eighth consecutive year by awarding more than 40% of its annual contract dollars to small businesses. Fiscal 2020 also marked the third year in a row that DLA exceeded $15 billion in contract awards to small businesses.

Nov. 9, 2020

DLA historian chronicles agency’s early COVID-19 response

Contracting expertise, on-hand supplies and crisis-management strengths enabled DLA to quickly aid the nation’s pandemic response, according to a 41-page historical account titled “Combating the Coronavirus: DLA Efforts to Defeat COVID-19.”

Nov. 9, 2020

Excess property continues to aid fight against pandemic

Forces battling the pandemic have much to be thankful for this year as Defense Logistics Agency employees at DLA Disposition Services locations across the country have transferred almost $36.8 million worth of excess military items to service members and first responders working to stop the coronavirus spread and help those already afflicted.

Nov. 6, 2020

DLA to launch second supplier survey

DLA will release its second Supplier Survey Nov. 12 to collect data from more than 7,000 suppliers. Survey results will help the agency provide better customer satisfaction.

Nov. 5, 2020

DLA CFC campaign starts strong in national capital region

DLA’s Combined Federal Campaign is off to a strong start in the national capital region with $59,000 in contributions.

Nov. 3, 2020

DLA provides four months of PPE for DOD ahead of second COVID-19 wave

DLA has replenished on-hand stock for military services and geographic combatant commands to give them four months of personal protective equipment to see troops and families through the second wave of COVID-19.

Nov. 3, 2020

Agency realignment improves worldwide fuel facilities management

A realignment plan for the global DLA capitalized fuel facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization Program Management is improving processes and providing “one voice” to customers. 

Nov. 3, 2020

Cannon shares intent for coming year

The DLA Disposition Services director’s remarks closed out a virtual leadership summit recently hosted in Battle Creek.

Nov. 3, 2020

DLA Distribution packs, ships COVID-19 rapid test kits for nursing homes, troops

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, is packing and distributing 6 million COVID-19 rapid test kits on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Nov. 3, 2020

A conversation with DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Col. Franyate Taylor

Meet DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Army Col. Franyate Taylor. Taylor shares her first impressions, her expectations and a little about herself.