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Nov. 13, 2019

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Most people know the Defense Logistics Agency supports the nation’s warfighters with almost everything they need to execute their missions. What they may not know is that DLA performs about 90 unique roles and missions that go beyond what most would expect of the agency.

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Nov. 12, 2019

DLA, industry share innovation, ideas

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA and industry research and development professionals gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to share innovative ideas during the annual DLA R&D Industry Day Nov. 7.

DLA Energy fuel contractors perform truck-to-truck transfer operations and prepare for truck-to-vehicle fueling operations

Nov. 12, 2019

Energy partners in FEMA Readiness Drill

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Preparing for the next presidential disaster declarations, DLA Energy and FEMA held a readiness drill at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 11.

Nov. 12, 2019

DLA Distribution hosts United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s Director of Logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's Director Logistics visits DLA Distribution.

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Nov. 8, 2019

Veterans Day: Thank those who served, still serving

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living and dead – but is mainly a time to thank those still alive for their sacrifices.

Nov. 7, 2019

DLA Director: New Agency Synchronization Operations Center now DLA’s ‘nerve center’

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency’s new Agency Synchronization Operations Center fuses mission readiness and business operations to better operationalize and integrate the agency’s support to warfighters and federal partners.

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Nov. 7, 2019

Air Force, DLA strengthen collaborative efforts

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency and Air Force officials gathered for the annual Air Force/DLA Day Nov. 6 to discuss mutual readiness goals.

Nov. 7, 2019

Innovative idea saves DLA Distribution millions in taxpayer dollars

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the largest Department of Defense distribution facility in the world, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania’s 1.7 million sq. ft. mechanized Eastern Distribution Center operates similar to any commercial distribution center in business today. One thing that separates the government-run distribution center from its commercial counterparts, however, is how money is spent.

Nov. 6, 2019

Andersen Conducts Fuel Spill Exercise

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Andersen Air Force Base website — The 36th Wing Inspector General team conducted a fuel spill exercise at the split of Arc Light Boulevard and Carolines Avenue here on Nov. 6 at 8:30 a.m.

James Doelling, director of the Battle Creek, Michigan Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Nov. 6, 2019

Veterans Day program focuses on building history, suicide prevention

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Veterans Day program took place today with James Doelling, director of the Battle Creek, Michigan V.A. Medical Center serving as guest speaker. Doelling’s presentation in part focused on preventing veteran suicide. “It’s preventable by you,” he said while pointing to members of the audience. “Reach out to someone who looks like they are having a rough time,” he said.