DLA COVID-19 Support News
Dec. 23, 2021
DLA Distribution distributes 1 million COVID-19 vaccines
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. —
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution shipped the 1 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to Defense Department employees Dec. 17, less than a year after the initial shipment Dec. 22, 2020.
Nov. 19, 2021
DLA unifies, polishes its reputation in the 2010s
FORT BELVOIR, Va. —
This is the final in a series of seven articles “Celebrating 60 years” and highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.
Nov. 19, 2021
DLA Distribution increases Veterans Affairs support
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. —
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is expanding support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, increasing the original three-year $24.5 million VA agreement to a five-year $180 million agreement.
Oct. 27, 2021
DLA ready to ship vaccines for DOD children overseas
FORT BELVOIR, Va. —
DLA is ready to receive, pack and ship Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for Defense Department children ages 5 to 11 upon final approval by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected early next week.
Oct. 8, 2021
Admiral visits Wright-Patt clinic to thank Airmen
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio —
Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry visited Wright-Patterson Medical Center on Oct. 1 to thank the 88th Medical Group Airmen who provided active duty and civilians at Defense Supply Center Columbus with the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year.
Oct. 4, 2021
DLA Support Team Middle East welcomes new commander
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait —
During a Sept. 29 change of command ceremony, Army Lt. Col. Daniel Howser took on the role of DLA Support Team Middle East commander from Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Wilken, who served as the newly renamed team’s first commander in April.