DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Enterprisewide

Dr. Hemant Pendse holds a small sample of wood chips and resulting synthetic crude oil.

Oct. 27, 2020

University of Maine continues renewable fuel research

To meet the increasing need for sustainable and efficient fuel resources, DLA Energy is teaming with the University of Maine to transform forest residues, sawmill residues, municipal solid waste, and construction wood wastes into a hydrocarbon fuel oil.

Historical items are laid out on tables for inventory.

Oct. 23, 2020

DLA to help Army make excess historic artifacts available

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A five-year project will make some of the 580,000 items in the Army Museum Enterprise available to qualifying organizations.

Person in protective gown, mask and gloves slides a nasal swab up the nose of another woman.

Oct. 22, 2020

DLA COVID-19 support guided by strong alliances with whole-of-government partnerships

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Strong alliances with other federal agencies and its role as the Defense Department’s lead agent for medical supplies made the Defense Logistics Agency an essential contributor to the nation’s coronavirus response.

Head and shoulders image showing a white woman with long brown hair with the words "Your voice is our future."

Oct. 22, 2020

New video series highlights employee views of DLA Culture Survey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new video series highlights employees’ views of changes resulting from the DLA Climate/Culture Survey.

Man and woman wearing face masks over their mouth and nose hold a blue sign that reads Defense Logistics Agency 2020 Combined Federal Campaign Goal $260,000.

Oct. 20, 2020

DLA kicks off 2020 CFC campaign with $260,000 goal

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Headquarters Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 20 with a goal of $260,000. The themes are Show Some Love and Be the Face of Change.

One man uses sign language to communicate with two other men.

Oct. 15, 2020

DOD award winner reflects on DLA support of employees with disabilities

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Financial Systems Analyst John Slone was recognized this month as an outstanding Defense Department employee with a disability. Slone's financial expertise fuels his passion for the job and excellent customer support.

A service member in medical gear, a face mask and face shield uses a syringe

Oct. 13, 2020

Pentagon’s logistics agency plays key role in procuring, distributing limited pandemic supplies

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Department’s leading logistics agency is playing a key role in the national coronavirus response as it purchases and distributes desperately needed medical supplies for DOD and federal agencies.

Five infant hospital beds are packaged in a warehouse awaiting delivery.

Oct. 12, 2020

NY hospital gets infant bed donation

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — St. Charles Hospital, in Long Island, recently got an equipment donation from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with the help of DLA Disposition Services.

A soldier holds packages of protective equipment that came from boxes in the foreground

Oct. 9, 2020

DLA strengthens supplier alliances during pandemic

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — COVID-19 has made the Defense Logistics Agency more aware than ever of the challenges and flexibility of its 11,000-plus suppliers, said the agency’s chief of acquisition programs.

Graphic depicts 40th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards and DLA's honor of winning the best mid-sized component award.

Oct. 6, 2020

DLA earns DOD awards for its commitment to employees with disabilities

ARLINGTON, Va. — DLA celebrated a fourth consecutive win in the best mid-sized component award category and a DLA Energy financial systems analyst was also recognized as an outstanding DOD employee with a disability during the 40th Annual Secretary of Defense Disability Awards Ceremony Oct. 1.