DLA Distribution News

May 6, 2020

DLA Distribution delivers Tyvek protective suits to Army units in Europe

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army units throughout Europe are receiving Tyvek protective suits to be worn by employees disinfecting facilities and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Susquehanna commander mitigates concerns among essential workers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leaders at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, are mitigating concerns among essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by updating them on policy changes and safety measures through on-site meetings.

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.

May 1, 2020

DLA Distribution employees battle blaze; saving lives and material through bravery

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — What started as an electrical fire could have easily turned into a disaster for all the employees throughout the building had it not been for the exemplary actions taken by the employees involved.

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 29, 2020

DLA Distribution’s Day retires after 25 years of federal service

A highly skilled leader in EEO, Beth A. Day's attention to detail, responsiveness and customer service was instrumental in managing a large EEO Program with geographically sparse employees.

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.

April 28, 2020

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.

April 28, 2020

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.

April 27, 2020

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.”

April 27, 2020

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.

April 24, 2020

DLA Distribution’s F&MWR Chief retires after nearly 36 years of federal service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Having served nearly 36 years in federal service, James A. Marshall retires from his position as chief, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation April 30.

April 23, 2020

Excess property site at Camp Pendleton provides N95 masks to Navy hospital

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Materials Examiner and Identifier Shawn Guy made a valuable find March 26 when he discovered 2,680 N95 masks at the Defense Logistics Agency property disposal site at Camp Pendleton, California.

April 23, 2020

50k surplus surgical masks shipped to 3 U.S. aircraft carriers

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — Columbus property disposal team expedites delivery of a critical backorder for warfighters in the Indo-Pacific.