DLA Distribution News

May 15, 2024

DEFENDER ’24 tests DDXX European theater familiarity

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Expeditionary personnel continue rehearsing forward operations during the waning days of a roughly two-week deployment to Germersheim, Germany, that began in early May as part of the U.S. Army’s DEFENDER 2024 exercise.

May 13, 2024

DLA’s director of logistics operations visits DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Joseph “Doug” Noble, director, Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and toured the facilities at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, May 8.

May 10, 2024

Wright selected as Defense Logistics Agency Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Melody Wright, lead emergency services dispatcher, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management, San Joaquin, Security and Emergency Services Branch, was selected as the 2023 DLA Emergency Communication Center Operator of the Year.

May 10, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Twila Gonzales

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A leader known for piloting DLA Distribution through organizational structure changes and pushing for the modernization of aging warehouse management software is a 2024 DLA Hall of Fame member.

May 9, 2024

DLA Distribution employee awarded for packaging excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Antonio Neal, material process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Europe, was awarded the 2024 National Institute of Packaging, Handling and Logistics Engineers Packaging Achievement Award. Neal received his award at a banquet May 8.

May 9, 2024

2024 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Darlene Ferrante

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A passion for helping others and a knack for building a diverse workforce that could meet the needs of America’s warfighters are traits of a DLA Distribution employee being inducted into the 2024 DLA Hall of Fame.

May 7, 2024

San Joaquin’s Haynes selected as Defense Logistics Agency Firefighter of the Year

TRACY, Calif. — Mark Haynes, firefighter, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management, San Joaquin, Security and Emergency Services Fire Department, was selected as the 2023 DLA Firefighter of the Year.

May 7, 2024

Expeditionary personnel support DEFENDER ’24 

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Agency civilians and servicemembers have established field operating sites in Germany to participate in the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe.

May 6, 2024

DLA Distribution Commander delivers Holocaust Remembrance Day message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase delivers a message to the workforce on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

May 2, 2024

DLA vice director tours DLA Distribution San Joaquin

TRACY, Calif — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin hosted an installation tour April 16 for DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn in conjunction with the DLA Installation Management Spring Off-Site, at which Bunn served as the keynote speaker.

April 24, 2024

Every day is Earth Day at DLA Distribution

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As we continue to celebrate Earth Day this week, its important to remember that Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s commitment to environmental stewardship extends beyond just one day. Every day presents an opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet.

April 23, 2024

DLA leaders learn more about DLA Distribution Europe, Expeditionary team efforts

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Leadership and experts from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe recently hosted Rear Adm. Doug Noble, director, DLA logistics operations, Kevin Kachinski, executive director of Defense Logistics Agency Operations, and Army Col. A.J. Sullivan, commander, DLA Europe and Africa, for an update of their efforts supporting DLA and multinational exercises in the region.

April 22, 2024

DLA Distribution San Joaquin hosts Expeditionary Academy

TRACY, Calif. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, recently hosted a two-week DLA Distribution Expeditionary Academy for members of DLA’s Joint Reserve Force.

April 22, 2024

DLA Distribution recognizes Earth Day, commitment to environmental stewardship

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa — Monday, April 22, 2024, is the 54th anniversary of Earth Day and a time to celebrate the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commitment to protecting our environment and contributing to DLA’s sustainability strategy.

April 15, 2024

DLA Distribution workforce survey results shine light on areas of strengths, improvements

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. -- The most important resource of any organization are its people. Each year the Defense Logistics Agency provides their workforce an opportunity to give them feedback on what’s working and what’s not working across the enterprise.