DLA News Archive

June 15, 2015

Distribution’s first female director of an OCONUS location reflects on 24 years of service

MARIANAS, Guam — Macy Ooka has spent her life on the Pacific island of Guam, and has worked for the federal government for 24 years. Now Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam’s director, she began her career as a temporary GS-01 for Naval Supply Depot Security during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

June 12, 2015

DLA Distribution recognizes the U.S. Army birthday and National Flag Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — This weekend the United States celebrates two patriotic holidays that symbolize our great country, our flag and our Army. Sunday, June 14, 2015 marks the 240th birthday of the U.S. Army as well as National Flag Day.

June 12, 2015

Stoeger assumes command of Red River distribution center

RED RIVER, Texas — United States Army Lt. Col. Anthony A. Stoeger assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, in a ceremony June 12. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

June 11, 2015

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi welcomes new commander

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — United States Army Lt. Col. Brian K. Richie assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, in a ceremony June 11. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix.

June 10, 2015

Kelly recognized for achievements as commander of Red River distribution center

RED RIVER, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Milton G. Kelly has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas.

June 10, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Turner wins Global Distribution Excellence: Training Civilian of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Bruce Turner, management analyst at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Training Civilian of the Year for his work in increasing the training compliance level at Oklahoma City from 92 percent to 95 percent in one fiscal year.

June 9, 2015

Corpus Christi commander receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Ryan D. Fearnow has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas.

June 8, 2015

Thoughts on a progressive government career: A spotlight on Cherry Point’s director Kevin Taylor

CHERRY POINT, North Carolina — If one would ask Kevin Taylor the keys to his success in his federal career, he would say to take every opportunity to grow and seek out new challenges. Taylor, who is now the director at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Cherry Point, N.C., didn’t start out in that job – he started as a temporary worker at the Naval Aviation Depot in Cherry Point in 1984.

June 5, 2015

DLA Training hosts inaugural education fair

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Training hosted its first education fair for DLA Distribution employees June 3.

June 4, 2015

Distribution’s McPeake promoted to lieutenant commander

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Navy Lt. James McPeake, joint operational support officer with DLA Distribution’s Organizational Management directorate, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander in a ceremony on June 1.