DLA News Archive

Aug. 3, 2015

Susquehanna installation wins CINC award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna was selected as one of five military bases to be awarded the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, the highest award for excellence among installations.

Aug. 3, 2015

Distribution HQ’s Wright wins Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Melissa Wright, command support specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year award for her administrative guidance and assistance to DLA Distribution headquarters staff, commanders, deputies and administrative personnel throughout DLA Distribution’s network of 24 distribution centers and detachments.

July 31, 2015

San Diego distribution center welcomes new commander

SAN DIEGO, California — United States Navy Capt. John Soracco assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., on July 31 with a traditional Navy ceremony officiated by Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support vice commander William E. Bickert, Jr. Soracco’s mother, Sara, assisted in pinning the Command Ashore Insignia on her sons uniform.

July 31, 2015

San Joaquin’s Placeres wins Global Distribution Excellence: Material Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Frances Placeres, receiving division chief at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., has been awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Material Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year for her innovation and dedication to the distribution center’s mission.

July 30, 2015

Morgart recognized for achievements as commander of San Diego distribution center, set to retire after 29 years of service

SAN DIEGO, California — Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew S. Morgart has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif. The award was one of many recognitions Morgart received in honor of his 29 years of service to the United States Navy.

July 29, 2015

Europe distribution center wins Henry T. Flint Shipping Point of the Year award

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe’s Theater Consolidation and Shipping Point has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Henry T. Flint Shipping Point of the Year award for its cost savings initiatives and humanitarian support efforts.

July 28, 2015

Susquehanna installation hosts Depot Women’s Club

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members and friends of Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna’s Depot Women’s Club visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on July 17 to discuss the history and mission of both the club and the installation.

July 28, 2015

Warner’s Carter wins Global Distribution Excellence: Quality Assurance Civilian of the Year award

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — Eric Carter, general supply specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Warner Robins, Ga., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Quality Assurance Civilian of the Year award for his contributions to the distribution center’s Audit Readiness.

July 27, 2015

NORAD director of logistics and engineering discusses future expeditionary support with DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To discuss the current and future relationship between DLA Distribution and United States Northern Command, DLA Distribution hosted Air Force Brig. Gen. Stan Sheley, director of Logistics and Engineering, North American Aerospace Defense Command and NORTHCOM, July 21.

July 27, 2015

Sigonella’s Sanchez awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year

SIGONELLA, Italy — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy, administrative support assistant Eva Maria Perez Sanchez has been awarded the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year award.