DLA News Archive

Aug. 6, 2015

Yokosuka’s Vacho awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Materiel Management Enlisted Member of the Year award

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alyssa Vacho has received the 2014 Global Distribution Excellence: Materiel Management Enlisted Member of the Year award for her unprecedented performance, dedication and commitment while serving as a logistics specialist within the Warehouse Division at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan.

Aug. 5, 2015

DLA Distribution Europe named recipient of Patricia A. Kuntz DLA Distribution Center of the Year award

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Patricia A. Kuntz DLA Distribution Center of the Year award in the “Small” category for its support to all four service components throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Aug. 5, 2015

Cherry Point’s Troutner named DLA Distribution Employee of the Quarter

CHERRY POINT, North Carolina — Patrick Troutner, distribution process worker at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Cherry Point, N.C., has been named one of DLA Distribution’s Employees of the Quarter for third quarter, fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 4, 2015

Sigonella’s Rapisarda wins Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation award

SIGONELLA, Italy — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella, Italy’s Carmelo Rapisarda has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation award for his outstanding Distribution Standard System support.

Aug. 4, 2015

DLA Distribution Korea’s Continuous Process Improvement Team receives Global Distribution Excellence Award: Team Performance of the Year Award

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea Continuous Process Improvement Team has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence Award for DLA Distribution Team of the Year.

Aug. 3, 2015

Susquehanna installation wins CINC award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna was selected as one of five military bases to be awarded the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, the highest award for excellence among installations.

Aug. 3, 2015

Distribution HQ’s Wright wins Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Melissa Wright, command support specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year award for her administrative guidance and assistance to DLA Distribution headquarters staff, commanders, deputies and administrative personnel throughout DLA Distribution’s network of 24 distribution centers and detachments.

July 31, 2015

San Diego distribution center welcomes new commander

SAN DIEGO, California — United States Navy Capt. John Soracco assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., on July 31 with a traditional Navy ceremony officiated by Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support vice commander William E. Bickert, Jr. Soracco’s mother, Sara, assisted in pinning the Command Ashore Insignia on her sons uniform.

July 31, 2015

San Joaquin’s Placeres wins Global Distribution Excellence: Material Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Frances Placeres, receiving division chief at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., has been awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Material Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year for her innovation and dedication to the distribution center’s mission.

July 30, 2015

Morgart recognized for achievements as commander of San Diego distribution center, set to retire after 29 years of service

SAN DIEGO, California — Navy Supply Corps Capt. Andrew S. Morgart has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif. The award was one of many recognitions Morgart received in honor of his 29 years of service to the United States Navy.