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Category: Troop Support

The Defense Logistics Agency purchased over 3 million rapid “point-of-care” antigen tests Aug. 21 to distribute to over 14,000 nursing homes nationwide.

Aug. 27, 2020

DLA Troop Support buys antigen test kits for nation’s nursing homes

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support has purchased over 3 million antigen tests for distribution to nursing homes across the country to support the nation’s COVID-19 response.

A Navy commander salutes while standing next to a civilian colleague

Aug. 27, 2020

Navy Commander assumes command of DLA Energy Americas West

Navy Cmdr. Frank Kim assumed command of DLA Energy Americas West during a virtual assumption of command ceremony in San Pedro, California, Aug. 19.

A poster announcing the Walk A Mile event in September.

Aug. 25, 2020

‘Walk a Mile’ in September to support sexual assault survivors

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program is asking members of the workforce to participate in the “Walk a Mile” month-long event to support survivors of sexual assault.

Army Pfc. Destiny Buenavente, a combat medic specialist assigned to Kleber Army Health Clinic, disinfects a blood pressure monitor following a patient's medical examination July 30, 2020 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catalog Program, an ecommerce platform where customers can browse, compare and order medical implants, laboratory, dental, optical fabrication, and commercial medical and surgical equipment items, received the Office of Management and Budget Best-In-Class designation August 19, 2020.

Aug. 25, 2020

Medical receives ‘best in class’ acquisition award

PHILADEPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catalog Program received the Office of Management and Budget Best-In-Class designation August 19.

Aug. 25, 2020

DLA Energy announces employees of the quarter

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas announced Energy’s second and third quarter, fiscal year 2020 employees of the quarter.

DLA Energy Rocky Mountain West Bulk Petroleum Products Division holds team during some training

Aug. 17, 2020

DLA Energy awards fiscal 2020 fuel contracts during COVID-19

New streamlined processes and strong partnerships with industry enabled DLA Energy to complete one of its two largest bulk fuel purchase programs on time in July despite COVID-19 challenges.

Aug. 14, 2020

DLA Energy supports NATO air refueling training

Supporting strong partnerships with NATO allies, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa bridged fuel support capabilities between the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom and NATO allies and partners located at Papa Air Base, Hungary.

DLA Troop Support embroidery digitizer Adam Walstrum works on a Space Force flag in the Clothing and Textiles flag room in Philadelphia, July 29, 2020. Walstrum is one of three flag room employees who’ve proven essential to the flag room’s mission since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.

Aug. 13, 2020

Flag makers use technology, social distance to continue mission during pandemic

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly eight years ago at a print shop in Philadelphia, a graphic designer taught himself machine embroidery and went from designing custom shoes for Lebron James to helping create the first U.S. Space Force flag.

Aug. 11, 2020

New Army Culinary Outpost food kiosk opens in Alaska

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support worked with food managers from the Army Sustainment Command, the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade, the Army’s Joint Culinary Center of Excellence and prime vendors to establish a new Culinary Outpost kiosk at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. A grand opening was held for the kiosk on July 22.

Aug. 11, 2020

DLA Energy Americas West bids farewell to Wilson

DLA Energy Americas West bid farewell to Navy Cmdr. Michael Wilson during a virtual relinquishment of command ceremony in San Pedro, California, Aug. 6.