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June 3, 2020

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.

June 3, 2020

CFC reopens to allow federal workers to donate during pandemic

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.

June 3, 2020

DLA Distribution Japan provides COVID-19 protective equipment to 21 ships in the Pacific area of responsibility

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

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

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 28, 2020

DLA Disposition Services help save retired Chief’s cabin from fire

When Chief Petty Officer Paul Kerr retired from the Navy he never thought he would receive Defense Logistics Agency support again until a West Texas wildfire threatened his hunting cabin.

May 27, 2020

Seasonal change also brings new regional leaders

As spring transitions into summer, senior leadership for three Defense Logistics Agency Disposition

May 22, 2020

Former military personnel carrier used in Michigan flood response

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.

May 22, 2020

DLA Distribution Yokosuka changes leadership via virtual ceremony

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's first virtual change of command ceremony takes place in Yokosuka, Japan

May 22, 2020

Agency helps workforce stay strong against pandemic

Defense Logistics Agency employees in Battle Creek, Michigan, have been helping their colleagues stay strong mentally and physically as the workforces supports the warfighter and others responding to a pandemic.

May 20, 2020

DLA Disposition Services continues equipping the COVID-19 fight

Many government and health care agencies continue receiving medical supplies needed to support the COVID-19 response from a Defense Department team that manages the military’s excess equipment.

May 20, 2020

Automated data drives DLA, DOD decisions on COVID-19 medical supplies

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 

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 18, 2020

DLA assists Texas fire department

Through the Defense Department’s Firefighter Property Program, Texas’ Ross Volunteer Fire Department recently received an excess military truck and converted it into a tanker for firefighting.

May 15, 2020

DLA reutilization program supports COVID-19 relief with 2.5 million medical items

Agency property reuse pros continue to get critical medical goods and equipment to the military units, state governments and first responders that need it.