DLA News Archive

Dec. 3, 2015

VPP safety poster contest winners announced

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To spread the word about Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna's quest for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program star status, employees of Defense Logistics Agency activities in New Cumberland and Mechanicsburg were encouraged to show off their creativity by creating a poster promoting safety.

Dec. 3, 2015

Corpus Christi’s Evans named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Reginald Evans, supply technician at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, has been selected as one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for fourth quarter fiscal year 2015 for his superior performance and significant support to the customer.

Dec. 2, 2015

Seven DLA Distribution employees and two teams to be honored at the DLA 48th Annual Employee Recognition Program

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Seven DLA Distribution employees and two teams will be honored at this year’s DLA 48th Annual Employee Recognition Program ceremony. The program seeks to recognize outstanding performers in all segments of the DLA workforce.

Dec. 1, 2015

Farrington named Aviation Employee of the Month

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s October Employee of the Month is Christopher Farrington.

Dec. 1, 2015

DLA command sergeant major visits Guam distribution center

MARIANAS, Guam — On Nov. 12, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin, Defense Logistics Agency headquarters’ senior enlisted advisor, paid a visit to DLA Distribution Guam, Marianas. Tobin’s visit was the first of its kind for the distribution center.

Nov. 30, 2015

I am DLA: Betty Brock

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Betty Brock, DLA Distribution, Barstow, California.

Nov. 30, 2015

History Highlights: Quartermaster at War - McNamara in North Africa

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara was assigned to II Corps Headquarters in June 1942. Two months later, he was appointed the Corps’ quartermaster and became responsible for five classes of supply and transportation, including all aspects of fuel and food. McNamara’s first task was to plan logistics support for the unit’s amphibious assault to seize Oran in western Algeria as part of Operation Torch.

Nov. 30, 2015

Troop Support Pacific bolsters fresh fruits, vegetables support to Navy

PHILADELPHIA — The USS Theodore Roosevelt received a special delivery Nov. 15 when it stopped at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The aircraft carrier was resupplied with fresh fruits and vegetables through Troop Support Pacific, the first delivery through a new, long-term contract that enables better support to Navy ships.

Nov. 30, 2015

Red River hosts annual Employee Appreciation Day

RED RIVER, Texas — Each year, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, hosts its annual Employee Appreciation Day at Elliott Lake, a recreational area located at Red River Army Depot to show appreciation to all employees for their hard work. This year’s event was held on Oct. 16.

Nov. 30, 2015

Susquehanna celebrates new building with a ribbon cutting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., celebrated the opening of their newest warehouse, Building 780, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16. Robert Montefour, site director for Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Defense Distribution Susquehanna opened the ceremony with a few words before introducing Army Col. Corey A. New, commander DLA Distribution Susquehanna.