DLA Distribution News

United States Navy Capt. Jerome R. White assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, on May 12.

May 12, 2017

San Diego distribution center welcomes new commander

SAN DIEGO, California — United States Navy Capt. Jerome R. White assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, on May 12 with a traditional Navy ceremony officiated by DLA Distribution commanding general Army. Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

Navy Supply Corps Capt. John D. Soracco has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif.

May 11, 2017

Soracco recognized for achievements as commander of San Diego distribution center

SAN DIEGO, California — Navy Supply Corps Capt. John D. Soracco has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif.

The Expeditionary Team works to set up a deployable warehouse, complete with Distribution Standard System, during Operation Pacific Reach.

May 10, 2017

Distribution supports Operation Pacific Reach

POHANG, South Korea — DLA Distribution’s 25th distribution center, the Expeditionary Team with the support from a DLA Distribution Korea team deployed in support of Operation Pacific Reach, which is an exercise conducted every other year. This year’s exercise was held from April 10 through April 21 at Dogu Beach in Pohang, South Korea.

Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith (center), director of DLA Logistics Operations, stands with the USS Ford’s supply officers, and Navy Capt. Harry Thetford (right), commander of DLA Distribution Norfolk, during his visit on May 2.

May 9, 2017

DLA’s director of logistics operations visits Norfolk distribution center

NORFOLK, Virginia — On May 2, Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith, director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited Norfolk, Virginia, for a tour of the pre-commissioned unit USS Ford, and of DLA Distribution’s operations.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas’ Airlift Crew uses a 40,000 Loader to offload Blue Angels support equipment from the team’s C-130.

May 8, 2017

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi assists the Blue Angels

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Who do you call to offload and upload support equipment for world famous flight demonstration team, the Navy Blue Angels? DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas- that’s who!

DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, employees gather to celebrate the 124th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank.

May 5, 2017

Norfolk distribution center celebrates Navy chief petty officer’s birthday

NORFOLK, Virginia — April 1 marked the 124th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank. The team at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, paused on March 31 to celebrate this event.

The highlight of this year’s COOPEX was a successful VTC, made possible by the J6 enterprise personnel working with the PA National Guard Joint Force Headquarters J6.

May 4, 2017

DLA Distribution practices the Continuity of Operations Plan

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pennsylvania — In keeping with the efforts to strengthen preparedness capabilities, the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently took the Emergency Relocation Group to an alternate work site. Federal Continuity Directive 1, dated October 26, 2012, governs the COOP program, and training visits to alternate work sites are one of its annual requirements. It states there are four pillars of continuity capabilities: leadership, staff, communication and facilities.

Matthew Gomez, Distribution Group chief at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, is the recipient of the 2016 Donald P. Brown Award for Operations Cost Effectiveness.

May 3, 2017

San Joaquin’s Gomez selected as winner of the Donald P. Brown Award for Operations Cost Effectiveness

TRACY, California — Matthew Gomez, Distribution Group chief at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, is the recipient of the 2016 Donald P. Brown Award for Operations Cost Effectiveness.

The DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking team was awarded the Frances L. Scranton DLA Distribution Packaging Achievement Award.

May 2, 2017

Corpus Christi team awarded Frances L. Scranton DLA Distribution Packaging Achievement Award

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Team was awarded the Frances L. Scranton DLA Distribution Packaging Achievement Award for its vigilance in protecting customer assets and implementing cost-saving measures.

Employees of DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, paid respect to Holocaust Remembrance Day on Apr. 26, with a presentation featuring Dr. Edward S. Beck, a retired college professor and professional counselor.

May 1, 2017

Distribution honors Holocaust Remembrance Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Employees of DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, paid respect to Holocaust Remembrance Day on Apr. 26, with a presentation featuring Dr. Edward S. Beck, a retired college professor and professional counselor. This year’s theme was “Learning from the Holocaust: the Strength of the Human Spirit.”

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi’s wife Ursula reads “There’s a Lion in my Cornflakes” to one of the classrooms at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna Child Development Center, in honor of Month of the Military Child on April 19.

April 28, 2017

DLA Distribution celebrates Month of the Military Child

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Almost 1.9 million children in the United States have a military parent, and April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, highlighting the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to recognize military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience.

Bob Rosarius, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, deputy commander, has retired following 35 years of service to his country.

April 27, 2017

Corpus deputy retires after 35 years of service

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bob Rosarius, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, deputy commander, has retired following 35 years of service to his country.

Students from Fairview Elementary pose with their new reusable bags after an Earth Day event hosted by Sarah Moor, environmental protection specialist with DLA Installation Support for Distribution.

April 26, 2017

DLA employee celebrates Earth Day teaching elementary students about recycling

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — One DLA Distribution employee went above and beyond to celebrate Earth Day April 21, volunteering her time to teach local second-graders the importance of taking care of the environment.

Employees from DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Sasebo detachment work with volunteers from Commander Fleet Activities, Sasebo to pick onions in the local community.

April 25, 2017

Sasebo detachment employees assist local community in cleanup efforts

SASEBO, Japan — Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Sasebo detachment assisted the Tawaraga-Uro Cho community in cleanup and maintenance efforts in the area.

Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.

April 24, 2017

Susquehanna’s Dixon awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.