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July 25, 2023

DLA, Army leaders discuss readiness issues

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA and Army leaders shared details on the status of Army and defense working capital funds as well as updates on topics like depot-level reparable contracting during Army/DLA Day.

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July 25, 2023

DLA expeditionary training event underway

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2023 Agency Contingency Operations Readiness event prepares expeditionary civilians, servicemembers and Rapid Deployment Teams for contingency response missions.

Staff Sergeant Salem Dogbe, Individual Equipment Element, 168th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, crosschecks stock numbers on an inventory item at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6th, 2021. LRS is tasked with ensuring the Airmen of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, are supplied with the equipment and clothing they require for mission success, especially in the arctic environment of Alaska. (U.S. graphic by Michael Hong)

July 24, 2023

Clothing and Textiles Value Management Office updates canceled National Stock Numbers

PHILADELPHIA — Ensuring delivery of warfighter readiness in subsistence, clothing and textiles, construction and equipment, and medical items is the main mission of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support but inaccurate National Stock Numbers can cause warfighters to struggle with requesting necessary items to meet readiness requirements.

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July 24, 2023

Upcoming strategy to outline agency’s supply chain security approach

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new strategy will become DLA’s roadmap for protecting the security of the DOD supply chain that serves troops and federal partners around the world.

A man in a red shirt with his back to the camera stands looking at two operating and open laptop computers. They are setting on a large stack of brown boxes that look like they may contain laptops as well.

July 20, 2023

Ohio schools get surplus DOD laptops

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When students return to Minford Elementary School in Ohio this fall, they will have more than 300 new laptops thanks to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ “Computers for Learning.”

College person with cap and gown in front of light blue background and text DLA Foundation Scholarships Awarded

July 19, 2023

2023 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military employees.

DLA foreign policy advisor visits DLA Distribution Headquarters

July 19, 2023

DLA foreign policy advisor visits DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Foreign Policy Advisor Gregory Winstead made a brief visit to DLA Distribution Headquarters, June 28.

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July 18, 2023

DLA Energy Shadow Program provides broader understanding, exposure to senior executives

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Strategic Policy and Programs employee Daniel Poole walked side by DLA Energy Deputy Commander Dave Kless during a shadowing experience June 12-15.

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July 18, 2023

DLA logistics operations leader focuses on support in Germany, Italy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Operations director met with agency teams, coalition partners and joint service components in Germany and Italy during a trip focused on DLA’s integrated deterrence efforts and support to U.S. European Command July 11-14.

A Boeing 747 and a Humvee are parked in a hangar in the desert.

July 18, 2023

Desert aerospace education boosted by DLA used property stocks

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The world’s biggest privately funded air and space museum has long relied on DLA’s military surplus and excess property pipeline to help execute its education mission.

military and civilian personnel working with military fuel trucks

July 17, 2023

Leveling up fuel operations during QLLEX

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Reservists took their training to the next level during the 2023 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 12-24. Seven Reserve battalions worked with DLA Energy Americas to improve end-to-end readiness.

A graphic advertising the annual Feds feeds Families food donation program.

July 17, 2023

Feds Feed Families returns to DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is back, giving people the opportunity to donate food to local food banks and pantries.

U.S. and Peruvian Airmen assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force, Resolute Sentinel 23, help load medical supplies at Base Aérea Las Palmas to be used by personnel at Hospital Dos De Mayo, Lima, Peru, July 5, 2023, during exercise Resolute Sentinel 23. On July 11, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical Transportation Team marked 2500 freight shipments using a new system that delivers bulk orders of critical supplies in record time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

July 13, 2023

Troop Support Medical’s system marks 2500 critical supplies shipments

PHILADELPHIA — The Warehouse Management System allows customers to browse, compare and order a wide range of medical/surgical equipment, collectively weighing over 300 pounds, that is not available through distribution and pricing agreements under the Medical Prime Vendor program.

Two Air Force general officers in uniform shake hands while holding a letter of retirement

July 13, 2023

DLA Energy celebrates career of former commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy “Vegas” Canlas celebrated his 30-year military career during a retirement ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 30. In his final tour, Canlas served as the DLA Energy commander from June 2020 to June 2023.

Aviation launches Vendor Information Hub to better meet vendor needs.

July 13, 2023

Vendor Information Hub: Ensuring effective communications with vendors

RICHMOND, Va. — Over the last two years, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has increased focus on new tools, automation, and other process improvements to aide contract administrators in responding to our vendors.