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June 10, 2020
Then and Now: A 2020 look into LESO
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Law Enforcement Support Office, more commonly referred to as the 1033 program, has provided various kinds of excess Department of Defense property to law enforcement agencies across the country. Throughout its history, numerous questions have been asked: where did the program originate, what is the purpose, who is eligible to participate and how does it work?
June 9, 2020
DLA, service reps project supply demands for rest of FY 2020
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics and financial planners from the Defense Logistics Agency and military services refined supply forecasts for the last four months of fiscal 2020 during separate service-specific sessions June 1-5 via teleconference.
DLA Foundation scholarships awarded
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Foundation awarded 19 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employees. Scholarships are awarded annually based on merit and financial need.
June 8, 2020
Army transportation officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout EUCOM, AFRICOM and CENTCOM changed hands June 5 as Army Lt. Col. Tracy Yates assumed command of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa.
DLA Aviation adjusts to COVID-19 changes, ensures military readiness
RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Department’s aviation supply chain manager prepared to support coronavirus relief efforts as news of the virus became known early this year.
Program manager advances sexual assault awareness, prevention during pandemic
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Bethrece Cheek reported to DLA in December as the agency’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program manager. During the pandemic, she works from home to help raise employee awareness about the agency's SAPR Program.
June 5, 2020
Leadership changes via virtual ceremony at DLA Distribution San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In a virtual ceremony signifying a change of leadership at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, Navy Capt. Jerome White passed the helm to Navy Capt. Kerri Yarbrough June 5. DLA Distribution Commanding Officer, Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones, presided over the ceremony via video teleconference link from DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
Excess property donation fills state needs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Used Defense Department equipment and excess goods flow to organizations of all sizes through DLA Disposition Services and the national network of state surplus property offices.
DLA Distribution San Diego supports Third Fleet ships during COVID-19
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s continuous, on-time deliveries of personal protective equipment, medical supplies and spare parts to deployed ships have been reliable constants during the COVID-19 pandemic, said a U.S. Third Fleet leader.
June 3, 2020
DLA Aviation-Cherry Point welcomes new commander
RICHMOND, Va. — In a virtual ceremony held May 28, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford welcomed Navy Cmdr. Isaac May as the new DLA Aviation–Cherry Point commander. May assumed command from Navy Cmdr. Keith Klemm.