the defense logistics agency is the department of defense's combat logistics support agency. dla provides the army, marine corps, navy, air force, other federal agencies and partner nation armed forces with a full spectrum of logistics, acquisition and technical services. dla sources and provides nearly all of the consumable items america’s military forces need to operate – from food, fuel and energy to uniforms, medical supplies and construction material.

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