DLA News Archive

Tag: Defense Logistics Agency Distribution

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commander Navy Cmdr. Brian Johnson, right, promotes Christopher Ballesteros to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as part of the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program.

July 21, 2016

Distribution’s Ballesteros one of DLA’s first recognized by Navy advancement program

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On July 1, Christopher Ballesteros officially became one of DLA’s first Sailors recognized by the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP.

Former DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, presents the Defense Meritorious Service Medal to Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp.

July 19, 2016

Distribution’s aide-de-camp receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his skillful planning and management of the General’s day-to-day mission requirements.

Left to Right: Command Sgt. Maj. Tobin, Chris Buchanan of DLA Disposition San Diego, DLA Distribution San Diego deputy director Mark Patzman and Capt. Soracco, commander.

July 18, 2016

DLA’s senior enlisted advisor visits Distribution San Diego command staff

SAN DIEGO, California — Defense Logistics Agency’s Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin visited DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., on July 6 to meet with site commander, Navy Capt. John Soracco and the command staff.

David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame

July 15, 2016

Former San Joaquin deputy to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — David C. Ennis, former deputy commander at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., will be one of the newest inductees to the DLA Hall of Fame in honor of his 39 years of exceptional service.

Navy Capt. Harry Thetford, commander of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., speaks to newly-graduated Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students in the Norfolk area.

July 14, 2016

Norfolk commander addresses new NJROTC graduates

NORFOLD, Virginia — Representing five Norfolk area high schools, 125 students recently graduated from Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Basic Leadership Training, where they learned character education, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity.

Paul Balash III, right, receives the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award from former DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., commander Marine Col. Keith Reventlow prior to retiring.

July 13, 2016

San Joaquin deputy retires after 45 years of Federal service

SAN JOAQUIN, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif.’s deputy commander has retired after 45 years of Federal service. In honor of his dedication to the organization, Paul Balash III received the DLA Exceptional Civilian Service Award.

Deneen L.M. Diggs (front row, third from the right), chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.

July 12, 2016

Distribution’s Diggs graduates from Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute with top honors

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Deneen L.M. Diggs, chief of Missions and Manpower within DLA Distribution’s J9 Expeditionary Logistics, graduated salutatorian from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute of Harrisburg, Pa., on June 26.

Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

July 11, 2016

Miller named Susquehanna’s Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

Army Col. Michael Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments as deputy director, DLA Distribution Current Operations.

July 7, 2016

Former Current Operations deputy receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Former DLA Distribution Current Operations deputy director Army Col. Michael C. Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his three years of service to the organization.

Bruce Mayo, branch manager for the East Bulk Branch at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of June 27 to July 1.

July 1, 2016

Mayo named Susquehanna Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Bruce Mayo, branch manager for the East Bulk Branch at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of June 27 to July 1.