DLA News Archive

Tag: DDYJ

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.

June 14, 2024

New hands take the helm at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Ian Iliff, a native of Cumberland, Maryland, relinquished command to Navy Cmdr. Daniel Maldonado during a ceremony held at Navy Base Yokosuka, Japan, June 14.

Military and civilian personnel cut a red ribbon at the front entrance of a building.

Jan. 16, 2024

DLA Distribution Yokosuka celebrates new Sasebo warehouse with ribbon cutting ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Ian G. Iliff, commanding officer of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is proud to continue to provide joint distribution support from a new Sasebo facility.

Two military men review progress reports.

Dec. 6, 2022

DLA Distribution commander visits DLA Distribution Yokosuka

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton D. Chase, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and Navy Capt. Patrick C. Blake, commander of DLA Indo-Pacific, visited DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 14.

Navy Capt. Jack Tan, SC, left, and Navy Cmdr. Ian Iliff,

June 29, 2022

New leadership takes the helm at DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Capt. Horatio “Jack” Tan, Supply Corps, relinquished command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, to Navy Cmdr. Ian Iliff June 23, 2022.

Nov. 18, 2021

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan celebrates promotion, annual Distribution awards

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Horacio Tan, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, meritoriously promoted a DDYJ employee and recognized 2020 Global Distribution Excellence award winners.

March 10, 2021

DLA Distribution Yokosuka ships COVID-19 vaccines to troops on Diego Garcia

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is supporting the federal response to COVID-19 by distributing vaccines and ancillary kits to troops at U.S. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in an on-going mission that began Feb. 8.

Sept. 25, 2020

The Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award has been awarded to DLA Distribution Yokosuka Japan site Sasebo

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Leading as the tip of the logistical support spear Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, at Sasebo has been awarded the Charlie E. Nye DLA Distribution Site of the Year award.

DLA Distribution supports troops, federal agencies while protecting employees during COVID-19

June 3, 2020

DLA Distribution Japan provides COVID-19 protective equipment to 21 ships in the Pacific area of responsibility

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Invisible to the naked eye, COVID-19 has emerged a ruthless foe and personal protective equipment a means to defend the novel adversary. Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, has met the coronavirus challenge head-on, providing PPE to 21 ships in the Pacific.