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May 22, 2020
DLA Distribution Yokosuka changes leadership via virtual ceremony
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution's first virtual change of command ceremony takes place in Yokosuka, Japan
May 20, 2020
Automated data drives DLA, DOD decisions on COVID-19 medical supplies
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Automated supply and demand data on personal protective equipment needed in the COVID-19 response is giving Defense Department officials a unified picture of stock levels and requirements across DOD and federal agencies, said the Defense Logistics Agency’s metrics integration chief.
May 19, 2020
DLA’s IT modernization paved way for mass telework
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When the COVID-19 pandemic made mass telework a necessity for many government agencies, the Defense Logistics Agency was prepared. Over 26,000 civilian employees, contractors and service members began working from home March 17, more than doubling the agency’s routine number of teleworkers.
May 15, 2020
DLA reutilization program supports COVID-19 relief with 2.5 million medical items
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency property reuse pros continue to get critical medical goods and equipment to the military units, state governments and first responders that need it.
DLA liaison to USAFE retires from Air Force
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Lt. Col. Jeffrey Lingens has served with DLA Europe & Africa since 2015 and retires from the Air Force after 26 years of service.
May 14, 2020
DLA Distribution Bahrain supplies US Central Command troops despite border restrictions
BAHRAIN, SOUTHWEST ASIA — The Defense Logistics Agency continues supplying U.S. forces in the Middle East despite COVID-19-related border restrictions by using sea routes instead of transporting via cargo trucks.
May 12, 2020
DLA R&D developing rapid disinfection systems for personal protective equipment
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development awarded a contract for disinfection systems that quickly sterilize personal protective equipment used by medical professionals who are in contact with COVID-19 patients.
May 7, 2020
Agency’s Pacific command provides enduring support
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Indo-Pacific is one of the agency’s three regional commands, coordinating operations and customer needs in Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Philippines and South Korea.
Agency acquisition employees continue professional development virtually
Fort Belvoir, Va. — DLA acquisition employees are continuing professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic with virtual instruction by Defense Acquisition University. More than 200 employees – over 50 from DLA Energy – have completed DAU training since the university converted some of its face-to-face courses to online instruction March 23.
May 4, 2020
First responders use DLA excess for pandemic readiness
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Police and fire organizations around the country are using their access to surplus military equipment to augment healthcare response in their local jurisdictions.