DLA News Archive

Category: Distribution

Bob Rosarius, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, deputy commander, has retired following 35 years of service to his country.

April 27, 2017

Corpus deputy retires after 35 years of service

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bob Rosarius, DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, deputy commander, has retired following 35 years of service to his country.

Students from Fairview Elementary pose with their new reusable bags after an Earth Day event hosted by Sarah Moor, environmental protection specialist with DLA Installation Support for Distribution.

April 26, 2017

DLA employee celebrates Earth Day teaching elementary students about recycling

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — One DLA Distribution employee went above and beyond to celebrate Earth Day April 21, volunteering her time to teach local second-graders the importance of taking care of the environment.

Employees from DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s Sasebo detachment work with volunteers from Commander Fleet Activities, Sasebo to pick onions in the local community.

April 25, 2017

Sasebo detachment employees assist local community in cleanup efforts

SASEBO, Japan — Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Sasebo detachment assisted the Tawaraga-Uro Cho community in cleanup and maintenance efforts in the area.

Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.

April 24, 2017

Susquehanna’s Dixon awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, speaks to the Juniata High School advanced placement Political Science class about her experiences working for the Department of Defense.

April 18, 2017

Local students meet with DLA Distribution’s deputy commander, learn how the warfighter receives supplies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On April 11, students from Juniata High School’s advanced placement Political Science class visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters for an overview on how the Department of Defense supplies its men and women in uniform.

Sue Gibson, inventory management specialist at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, was awarded the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service by TACOM on Mar. 8.

April 17, 2017

Red River’s Gibson receives Achievement Medal for Civilian Service

TEXARKANA, Texas — Sue Gibson, inventory management specialist at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, was awarded the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service by U.S Tactical Command, on Mar. 8.

Edward Kopsick, logistics management specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, receives the United States Africa Command Interagency Partner of the Year award for his work in supporting distribution operations in the area of responsibility.

April 14, 2017

Distribution’s Kopsick receives AFRICOM’s Interagency Partner of the Year award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Edward Kopsick, logistics management specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, has received the United States Africa Command Interagency Partner of the Year award for his work in supporting distribution operations in the area of responsibility.

The racks and bins at DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, before the Location Identification Program was adopted.

April 13, 2017

DLA Distribution Jacksonville: Making a difference!

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — With audit readiness at the forefront of all we do and the challenges all warehouses face on a day-to-day basis, DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida takes a moment to reflect on the progress and difference a great group of people can make.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, right, and DLA Distribution Commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, left, meet during Laskodi’s visit to DLA Troop Support April 7, 2017 in Philadelphia. During a round table discussion, Laskodi, DLA Distribution representatives and DLA Troop Support senior leaders discussed collaboration and mutual goals of the two DLA primary field level activities.

April 13, 2017

DLA Distribution commander discusses warfighter support with Troop Support leaders

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Distribution commander touted how his team works with DLA Troop Support to provide the best warfighter support at the best value for the Department of Defense during a visit to Philadelphia April 7.

Scott Rosbaugh, DLA Distribution Future Plans director, left, outlines DLA Distribution’s Campaign Plan to DLA Land and Maritime commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, second from left, during a roundtable discussion with DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi.

April 12, 2017

Land and Maritime, Distribution leadership gather to discuss future efficiencies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Apr. 5, DLA Land and Maritime senior leadership met with DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi and key staff members to discuss the duo’s partnership and ways to create efficiencies benefitting the DLA enterprise.