DLA Distribution News

Aug. 1, 2024

DLA Distribution continues legacy of Arctic support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, continues to support Defense Department activities at Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the Pacer Goose mission. This annual resupply mission is done in conjunction with NATO ally, Denmark.

July 31, 2024

Karns recognized for nearly 50 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Karns, chief counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was recognized for his nearly 50 combined years of service to the nation during a ceremony in front of friends, family and DLA leadership July 26 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 30, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts safety experts to discuss best practices

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution played host to a meeting of the Susquehanna Valley Field Federal Safety Council at DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 25. The council, hosted by Zachariah Shaner, safety and occupational health manager, DLA Distribution, consists of local federal employees and safety and health professionals who collaborate to improve safety and health in the federal government.

July 30, 2024

DLA Logistics Operations team exercises COOP capability during national event

RICHMOND, Va. — A team from Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations tested their continuity of operations plan, or COOP, during a July 23-24 exercise dubbed “Eagle Horizon,” in which part of the agency’s Fort-Belvoir-based headquarters element relocated to Defense Supply Center Richmond.

July 30, 2024

Food, Fellowship on menu at Patriot Picnic

RICHMOND, Va. — DSCR Richmond civilian employees enjoy Independence Day celebration.

July 29, 2024

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi executes airlift support mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A nine-person team from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, executed a combat download of a damaged UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter from the U.S. Central Command area of operations to the Corpus Christi Army Depot for maintenance and repairs July 15.

July 25, 2024

DLA employees graduate from DOD Executive Leader Development Program

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Distribution and DLA Aviation employees meet the challenges of 10-month DOD Executive Leader Development Course.

July 23, 2024

DLA Distribution employees recognized for exceptionalism

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, employees were recognized with commander’s coins for their exceptional work on June 14 in a brief presentation at one of the warehouse facilities on Navy Base Yokosuka.

July 23, 2024

Ducking mystery solved; employee creates joy with tiny surprises

RICHMOND, Va. — In the busy world of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, an unexpected yet delightful phenomenon has taken root: tiny duck trinkets, mysteriously appearing throughout the workplace, have become a symbol of joy and camaraderie.

July 22, 2024

DLA Distribution commander gets detailed look at Anniston operations

ANNISTON, Ala. — Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, learned more about operations and support to the Army and warfighter during a visit to DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, located at Anniston Army Depot, July 10-11. York, who presided over a change of command ceremony July 10 where Army Lt. Col. Toby Williford relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Brandon Ebel, made his first visit to the site since assuming command of DLA Distribution in May.

July 18, 2024

DLA Acquisition leaders recognize acquisition achievements

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Top Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition leadership met with chiefs of contracting offices, or CCOs, and recognized several DLA employees during a visit to DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 16-17. Matthew Beebe, director of acquisition, DLA, joined George Atwood, deputy director of acquisition, DLA, to discuss acquisition workforce and compliance assessments, small business updates, strategic contracts, and industry engagements and recognize 15 acquisition employees from across the DLA enterprise.

July 18, 2024

Employee Spotlight: James L. Butcher

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation's spotlight shines on Cherry Point's James L. Butcher!

July 18, 2024

DLA Distribution finance employees recognized for service milestone

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees from the finance directorate were recognized for their service to the federal government during an award ceremony held at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, July 17.

July 17, 2024

DLA employees earn inaugural DAU writing awards

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA employees win two of six writing awards from Defense Acquisition University.

July 17, 2024

DLA Distribution Bahrain recognizes employee excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — Defense Logistics Agency Bahrain, Southwest Asia, military, civilian, and Bahraini employees were recently recognized for their outstanding performance and dedication mission during an all hands meeting at the site July 11.