DLA News Archive

Aug. 16, 2019

Former DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California commander receives Defense Superior Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — United States Marine Corps Col. Andre T. Harrell was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal in a ceremony held at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, Aug. 16.“Dre is an exceptional leader who has demonstrated unprecedented performance comparable to only a select few officers I have ever had the privilege of serving alongside,” said Rear

Aug. 13, 2019

Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna presented the 2019 Commander in Chief's Award for Installation Excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, was presented the 2019 Commander in Chief’s Award for Installation Excellence August 9 during a video teleconference ceremony hosted by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Honorable Robert H. McMahon. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes outstanding

Aug. 9, 2019

Distribution Susquehanna initiates new awards program to motivate employees to bring forward new initiatives

Diana Dawa, DLA Distribution Public Affairs — Much like the ABC show “Shark Tank®” where entrepreneurs present their ideas to the sharks in the tank -- five titans of industry who made their own dreams a reality -- hoping to turn their ideas into lucrative empires, leadership of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania recently held the first version of its own shark tank. The intent of the

Aug. 2, 2019

DLA Distribution employees presented commander’s coins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones’ presented coins to several DLA Distribution headquarters employees during a recent building walk around here.  The following personnel received recognition and thanks:Steve Michael, Distribution J3, performed well above expectations during recent Distribution Logistics Operations

July 31, 2019

Demo Day for World War I Era Former DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — After one hundred years standing on the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna installation, building A1 is being demolished.Built in 1918, building A1 is the last original building on the installation. It was built under the command of former President Woodrow Wilson. The New Cumberland and U.S. Quartermaster Interior Storage Depot was also later

July 29, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer Discusses Current Landscape at Team Rally

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution team rally July 23. The team rally began with Jones recognizing new Distribution teammates followed by an awards ceremony for teammates who put forth extraordinary efforts.

July 26, 2019

DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, Military Personnel Conduct COMREL Event at Historical Church in Presa

PRESA, Italy — DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy, military personnel conducted a community relations event at the Chiesa Maria Ss. delle Grazie Church.

July 24, 2019

DLA Distribution Expeditionary—Whole of Government Logistics Enabler

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 hurricane with a storm surge well above normal high tide levels, swept across the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts in August 2005, with maximum sustained winds at landfall estimated at 140 miles per hour. There were many lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. One major lesson was that support supplies need to reach victims sooner rather than later following a disaster.

July 22, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Chief of Staff Recognizes Local Air Force Veteran

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — George Hemler was just 19 years old when he arrived at Laredo Air Force Base, Texas, in 1958. Drafted shortly after the end of the Korean War, the Pennsylvania native found himself far from home and facing an uncertain future. Little did he know the long-lasting effects his three-year tour would have, not only on his life, but on future generations.

July 19, 2019

DLA Distribution Norfolk’s Deputy Commander retires from federal service

Having served 41 years in the federal service, Denise Cordeiro-Bennett, deputy director, DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, is retiring. Cordeiro-Bennett was recognized with an Exceptional Civilian Service Award; a Distinguished Career Service Award; a retirement plaque; and a retirement certificate; for her outstanding contributions to the