DLA Distribution News

June 9, 2023

Fallen DLA Land and Maritime logistician honored with Army memorialization

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Future Defense Department civilian deployers will now receive vital equipment — including boots and protective gear — inside a new facility at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, dedicated to fallen Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime logistician Stephen Byus.

June 9, 2023

DLA Aviation Pathways to Career Excellence program graduates combined classes

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Procurement Process Support Directorate’s Training Division and Business Process Support Directorate’s Supply/Tech Training Division celebrated the graduation of 45 people from the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence program June 7.

June 8, 2023

DLA Distribution Korea celebrates Army promotion

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — Army Staff Sgt. Siris A. Alma was promoted to the rank of Sgt. 1st Class  during a May 12 promotion ceremony on the first floor of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea warehouse. DLA Distribution Korea employees and other distinguished guests attended the ceremony. Additionally, the ceremony was streamed via Microsoft Teams and Facebook Live for family, close friends0 and others to view remotely.

June 6, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Eric Terrell Brown Sr.

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

June 2, 2023

DLA Distribution San Joaquin adds E-ration to its distribution repertoire

TRACY, Calif. — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, employees started to pack, store and ship express rations in support of DLA Troop Support requirements in May 2023. E-Rations, utilized by the Marine Corps and the Army, replace the need for kitchen equipment and allow warfighters to have a hot meal in any combat or training environment.

June 1, 2023

Ogden’s “Mr. Fitness” proves age is just a number

RICHMOND, Va. — At first glance, you would never guess Terry Baldwin, with his chiseled frame, is not some sort of comic book superhero.

May 31, 2023

DLA Aviation’s Customer Operations employees celebrate at Parker Pond in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate held an organization picnic at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia’s Parker Pond, May 25.

May 30, 2023

DLA R&D and the Navy Postgraduate School visit DLA Distribution Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, hosted staff from DLA Research & Development’s strategic distribution and disposition team, DLA Distribution Headquarters and the Naval Postgraduate School.

May 30, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Randy Morningstar

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

May 26, 2023

DLA Distribution Commander delivers Memorial Day message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — More than 50 million Americans have served in our armed forces from the time of the American Revolution to the present and of that number, over one million perished fighting for the values we so tightly hold – courage, character, duty, and sacrifice.

May 25, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Yvonne ‘Mildred’ Orsatti

RICHMOND, Va. — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

May 24, 2023

A good time had by all during Jacksonville team building BBQ

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Jacksonville held a command picnic at Fisherman’s Cove Pavilion on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, May 18. DLA Aviation employees and their families, along with DLA Distribution and DLA Disposition, enjoyed good food, music, and overall camaraderie during this year’s team building event dubbed Spring BBQ 2023.

May 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event 

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

May 24, 2023

EMS Week spotlight: Robert Dyer

SUSQUEHANNA, Pennsylvania — Robert Dyer shares details about his job as a paramedic/firefighter/hazardous materials technician for DLA Installation Management Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, during National Emergency Medical Technician Week.

May 23, 2023

Suppliers get in-person answers at help desk during conference

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency gave its suppliers a chance to meet in-person during the Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held earlier this month in Richmond.