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April 10, 2020
Despite COVID-19 delays, DLA delivers Seder kits to soldiers in Germany for Passover
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — An emergency order of Seder kits was held up, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on its way to help Jewish soldiers with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany, celebrate the Passover holiday. DLA reps maintained constant contact with the Army unit's chaplain throughout the delivery.
April 9, 2020
DLA works to protect mission essential staff at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Many Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees designated as mission essential in their role of resupplying the military and other government agencies continue to report to work at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna and Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, and Defense Logistics Agency Distribution leaders are taking measures to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the workspace.
April 7, 2020
San Joaquin employees rising to the occasion despite global pandemic
TRACY, Calif. — The men and women of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, are a resilient workforce and understand the importance of providing world-class support to the warfighters and first responders during this coronavirus pandemic. The team is working in unison with U.S. Northern Command, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who is leading the federal government response to COVID-19 efforts in the continental United States.
April 5, 2020
DLA Distribution’s Current Operations team ships Passover/Easter ceremonial items to overseas troops
For more than 20 years DLA has been involved with the yearly distribution of ashes, wine and palm leaves to as many as 50 foreign locations. Whether attending Easter mass in a tent in Afghanistan or Passover service on a ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Bennage says chances are DLA was in some way involved in the process.
April 3, 2020
DLA Distribution San Diego’s Martinez retires after 42 years of service
SAN DIEGO — DDDC commander hosts retirement ceremony for Martinez Feb. 28.
April 2, 2020
DLA Distribution Europe helps provide Red Cross comfort kits
GERMERSHEIM, Germany — As leaders worldwide declare “war” against COVID-19, DLA Distribution Europe supports the EUCOM effort against the pandemic.
March 31, 2020
DLA Distribution Norfolk provides mission support to USNS Comfort bound for NYC
NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia’s support to USNS Comfort load out and support to the COVID-19 Medical Mission is DDNV’s No. 1 priority.
March 29, 2020
DLA Joint Reserve Force Director visits DLA Distribution San Joaquin
TRACY, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency Director of the Joint Reserve Force, Navy Reserve Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, visited DLA Distribution Expeditionary San Joaquin March 8 at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California.
March 27, 2020
San Joaquin’s Ybarra named South San Joaquin County Firefighter of the Year
TRACY, Calif. — Firefighter Capt. Gilbert Ybarra from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin, California received the top honor at a community recognition dinner Feb. 29.
March 25, 2020
Disposal specialist aids Italy’s pandemic fight
Battle Creek, Mich. — A longtime agency veteran is coordinating civil protection volunteers in Sicily.