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DLA Distribution commanding general, Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi is joined by current and former Marines during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration on Nov. 10.

Nov. 16, 2016

DLA Distribution celebrates the Marines Corps 241st birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency, Distribution employees and leadership gathered to wish a collective “Happy Birthday” to the U.S. Marines Corps Nov. 10, in honor of the service’s 241st birthday. November 10, 1775 was the day that the Continental Marines, later renamed the United States Marine Corps, was established and each year on November 10, the United States celebrates United States Marine Corp Day.

A crane at DLA Distribution Bahrain prepares to load one of the first of five trucks that will be transporting supplies using the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes.

Nov. 15, 2016

Distribution partners with TRANSCOM to ship materials using the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution is partnering with the United States Transportation Command to schedule strategic sustainment material through the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes.

DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., at Port Hueneme, has partnered with the Navy Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships to support the battle spares program by storing main propulsion engines for the LCS program at a central location. The commercial crane crew prepares for the engine offload.

Nov. 9, 2016

Port Hueneme supports new storage and distribution mission for Navy Littoral Combat Ships

PORT HUENEME, California — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., at Port Hueneme, has partnered with the Navy Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships to support the battle spares program by storing main propulsion engines for the LCS program at a central location.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, left, tours DLA Distribution Korea facilities in Camp Carroll, with (left to right) Army Lt. Col. Gary Whittacre, DLA Distribution Korea commander, Dave Harris, DLA Distribution Korea deputy commander, and Scott Rosbaugh, DLA Distribution Future Plans director on October 16.

Nov. 8, 2016

Laskodi makes inaugural visit to Pacific Command Area of Responsibility

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In October, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made his inaugural visit to the Pacific Command Area of Responsibility to tour DLA facilities, discuss customer requirements, and meet employees. Laskodi made stops in Japan, Republic of Korea, and Guam.

DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas, employees tie down material for customers during the biennial field training exercise, Valiant Shield.

Nov. 7, 2016

Guam distribution center serves as logistics hub for Valiant Shield exercise

MARIANAS, Guam — In the sixth iteration of the biennial field training exercise Valiant Shield, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas once again became the primary logistics hub for all cargo marked for activities participating in the event, which focused on integrated joint training among U.S. forces.

Chronister’s resiliency story is featured in a brief video.

Nov. 4, 2016

Profiles in Resiliency: Mason Chronister

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Mason Chronister, a management assistant in DLA Distribution’s department of Organizational Management and J9 was born deaf and at the age of 14 developed Usher Syndrome. Usher Syndrome results in a combination of hearing loss and visual impairment.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in conjunction with DLA Aviation, hosted an exhibit booth to showcase the capabilities of all DLA primary level field activities at this year’s annual Army Aviation Association of America Luther G. Jones Professional Aviation Forum which was held from Oct. 19-20. (Left to right) Dru Jackson, DLA Aviation, US Army Customer Facing Division AMCOM; Jeremy Beckwith, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, support services division chief; Melissa Lopez, DLA Aviation Forward Presence Supervisor, Corpus Christi Army Depot; Army Col. Mark Hirschinger, DLA Aviation, division chief army customer operation; Army Lt. Col. Brian Richie, commander, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.

Nov. 3, 2016

Distribution’s Corpus Christi attends the 12th Annual AAAA Luther G. Jones Army Aviation Sustainment Forum

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in conjunction with DLA Aviation, hosted an exhibit booth to showcase the capabilities of all DLA primary level field activities at this year’s annual Army Aviation Association of America Luther G. Jones Professional Aviation Forum which was held from Oct. 19-20.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., commander presents Henry Johnson the “Rusty Piston” for his first place Corvette at the CFC Car Show on October 28.

Nov. 2, 2016

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna car show supports Central PA CFC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Showing off the best cars and vehicle projects was the goal of this year’s Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Car Show on October 28, benefiting the Central Pennsylvania Combined Federal Campaign.

Army Col. Brad Eungard, commander of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., gives Rear Adm. Guido Cabrera and other members of the Chilean Navy a tour through the Eastern Distribution Center at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on October 28.

Nov. 1, 2016

Chilean Navy visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the Chilean Navy visited the largest distribution center in the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Oct. 28 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes and how DLA Distribution supports foreign military sales customers. The visit included Rear Adm. Guido Cabrera, supply director of the Chilean Navy.

Members of the DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., fire department hand out candy to the children of the Child Development Center during the annual Halloween parade on October 31.

Nov. 1, 2016

Princesses, Pirates and Porcupines unite in the quest for candy at the annual CDC Halloween Parade

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Tenants of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna lined the streets surrounding the Child Development Center and the installation fire station to hand out candy to approximately 120 ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses during the Halloween parade on Oct. 31.