DLA Distribution News

Sept. 28, 2018

DLA Installation Management Operations Susquehanna’s Fire and Emergency Services Rescue 69 awarded 2018 Rescue Service of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, with the assistance of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council, recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to Pennsylvania’s Emergency Medical System.

Sept. 27, 2018

DLA Distribution San Joaquin receives the prestigious Department of Defense Voluntary Protection Programs Site Award

TRACY, Calif. — A culture of safety at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California is evident with their selection as the 2018 Department of Defense Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Achievement Award winner. Marine Col. Andre Harrell, installation commander, accepted the award on behalf of Team San Joaquin at the Voluntary Protection Program Participant’s Association National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on August 28, 2018. The installation is one of only 57 certified Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Programs Star sites in the Department of Defense.

Sept. 26, 2018

Honoring Kate Stevens: driving force behind the modern day EDC

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Lucy “Kate” Stevens, the first director of the Eastern Distribution Center and civilian executive assistant to commander of the then New Cumberland Army Depot, passed away Sept. 16, 2018 near her home town of Pell City, Alabama.

Sept. 25, 2018

Distribution participates in DLA’s new In-House Coaching Program Pilot

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — According to the DLA In-House Coaching Program Pilot website, the Coaching Program's mission, values and vision support DLA's People and Culture Plan. Coaching helps clients bring their life into focus through solving individual challenges, achieving professional goals, clarifying decision making and focus, and learning and personal development. Coaching also helps with wellness and work-life balance, increasing self-awareness, and helping with self-management.

Sept. 24, 2018

DLA HQ Army National Account Managers visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army National Account Managers from Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency paid a visit to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, September 6, 2018.

Sept. 21, 2018

Distribution commanding officer speaks at local MOAA event

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Navy Rear Admiral Kevin M. Jones, Commander, DLA Distribution recently spoke at the Keystone Capital Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) event in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Sept. 20, 2018

Distribution celebrates 71 years of the Air Force service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — On Sept. 18, the DLA Distribution team came together to celebrate the United States Air Force’s 71st birthday.

Sept. 18, 2018

DLA Distribution supports Hurricane Florence recovery efforts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — With the news that Hurricane Florence, a predicted Category 4 hurricane, was fast approaching the United States eastern shore, notably North and South Carolina, DLA Distribution team members were prepositioned and fully prepared to assist FEMA and the U.S. Northern Command with recovery efforts.

Sept. 18, 2018

Women’s Equality Day observed across the DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan celebrated Women's Equality Day by bringing display information and educational material to each of the buildings across the Yokosuka facilities. Each directorate and branch displayed educational posters, in both English and Japanese, and had handouts and bookmarks available at each location for individuals to take with them from August 13 to 26.

Sept. 17, 2018

Distribution Patriot Day and POW/MIA Day event honors those that gave all

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In remembrance of the 17th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, DLA Distribution hosted a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 featuring guest speaker Army Col. James Carmichael.

Sept. 14, 2018

DDYJ leadership participates in Command Fleet Activity, Yokosuka 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

YOKOSUKA, Japan — DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, commanding officer Navy Cmdr. Allen Rivera, and other key leadership personnel, participated in the Command Fleet Activity, Yokosuka Remembrance Ceremony of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States on Sept. 11.

Sept. 12, 2018

Hurricane Florence: How to plan for a quick and safe evacuation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The National Weather Service is forecasting that Hurricane Florence will bring a life-threatening storm surge and rainfall to portions of the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic states, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has declared Wednesday, September 12 as the last “good” evacuation day prior to the storm’s landfall.

Sept. 12, 2018

Distribution town hall focuses on getting “back to the basics”

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — True to his word, DLA Distribution commanding officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin Jones held his second Distribution town hall in as many months on Aug. 30. The event focused on getting “back to the basics:” two-way communication, greater concentration on safety and security, planning and resourcing, building a learning culture of basic problem solving, managing, developing and mentoring people and managing performance.

Sept. 11, 2018

National Preparedness Month: Planning is Everything

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — According to Ready.gov, National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, serves as a reminder that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year.

Sept. 10, 2018

DLA Distribution announces quarterly award winners

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, has announced the organization’s third quarter, fiscal year 2018 Employee/Team of the Quarter, Military of the Quarter, Mission Impact, and Strategic Goals winners.