DLA News Archive

Sept. 4, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary on the ground at Maxwell Air Force Base in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency Expeditionary team arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, over the weekend to help establish the Incident Staging Base for U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s preparation efforts for Hurricane Dorian– a Category 3 storm. Upon arrival, the DDXX team provided a

Sept. 4, 2019

September is Preparedness Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Prepared, not scared; that’s the motto for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s ready.gov preparedness campaign and September is preparedness month. According to the site, the purpose of preparedness month is to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year.  “I don’t think you have to do anything to

Sept. 3, 2019

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Officer Visits DLA Distribution San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Director, Capt. Steven Leehe, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California’s North Island site during an all hands Aug. 23. A large portion of DDDC’s business is receiving, storing, and issuing depot level repairable for FRCSW, which is one of the Navy’s largest repair

Aug. 28, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer Discusses Current Landscape at DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, town hall Aug. 22. The town hall began with Jones presenting commander’s coins to DDPW teammates who put forth extraordinary efforts.Mr. David Vardaman received a coin for providing outstanding

Aug. 26, 2019

Lee takes command of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr.  Evelyn Lee took command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, during a ceremony held Aug. 23.“Commander Evelyn Lee is the right person to continue the strong leadership that we have had at Puget Sound,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. “Evelyn is no stranger to the

Aug. 23, 2019

Former DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington commander awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Cmdr. Michael D. Krisman, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal in a ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, Aug. 23.“Mike is an extraordinarily gifted, visionary leader,” said Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy, Commander, DLA Distribution. “During his tenure he provided

Aug. 21, 2019

Susquehanna installation hosts 2019 SummerFest and Organization Day

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation hosted its fifth annual SummerFest and Organization Day celebration  Aug. 14. The celebration began early with a special VIP Kids Day registration, where DLA Distribution employees were encouraged to bring their children to work with them and visit their workplaces. The children were

Aug. 20, 2019

Subsistence, DLA Distribution support Pacer Goose mission

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain, in partnership with DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, provides support to the Air Force's annual re-supply mission, Pacer Goose Sustainment 2019, at Thule Air Base, Greenland.

Aug. 20, 2019

Toomey advisors meet with DLA Distribution leadership for operations overview

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Robert DeSousa, state director, and Dylan Clement, national security advisor for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, visited the midstate Oct. 11 to meet with the leadership of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The visit was part of an effort to visit all central Pennsylvania military installations and to serve as an

Aug. 19, 2019

Harris takes command of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Marine Corps Col. Tiffany N. Harris took command of DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California during a ceremony held Aug. 16."Harris is a gifted leader and the right person to continue the strong and outstanding leadership that we have had at San Joaquin,” said Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, DLA Distribution. “Tiffany has